Dreamcatcher Catamaran Tours, Mauritius
5.0 (115 reviews) Spent Ranking #4 in Riviere du Rempart District Boat Tours
Great excursion with moderate crew
We just came back from a private tour to flat island on the Dreamcatcher. We booked the tour quite spontaneously and were happy when Eva was able to accommodate our request at this short notice. Thornton welcomed us at the pier of Cap Malheureux and introduced us to the crew. The crossing to the island took approx. an hour and was quite stunning, although the partly 2 meter waves seemed a little bit of a challenge sometimes. I tend to get seasick, but was fine with superpep medication (just a note for fellow sufferers). At flat island we were one of three boats - however, the 25 or so people scattered quite well. However, there are a few more boats just opposite on Ilot Gabriel which bring their guests with small speedboats over to flat island. The island itself is nice - some stretches of beach are truly beautiful, others rather ok. What was fantastic was the snorkeling just in front of the beach - fascinating fish within a partly intact reef. Definitely a highlight. The Dreamcatcher was in ok shape (it could have used a little bit of paint here and there). What bothered us quite a bit was the crew - skippers Christopher and Jonas. Paying 260 euros for the trip, we would have expected them to be a little more cordial and welcoming. Instead, they were quite unfriendly and indifferent which felt almost rude. Rather than an exclusive tour where we should have felt pampered, we had the impression the skippers just wamted to get the tour over with. It was a pity because the skippers' attitude and tone did spoil our experience a bit. But it was still a great day!
Address
251 Morcellement Anna .
Mobile
Website
http://www.dreamcatcher-mauritius.com
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 7:51
User Ratings
5.0 based on (115 reviews)
Reviews
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5olli b 5:00 PM Nov 3, 2011
the great catamaran tour
We were in holiday on Mauritius Island in September 2011. During research for a sailing tour we found the Dreamcatcher info and the good ratings about the tour. We contacted Eva for a appointment for the tour. You have to be in time to book the tour because the tour days are very booked up. The plan of the tour is very easy but exciting. We got the information that in September wale’s could be around the Mauritius Island. Eva told us that they’re there but you need to have luck to see them. She was honest and can’t give us a promise, we liked this. The catamaran tour started from Cap Malheureux to the Ile Plate. It was a sunny day and a stiff breeze to sail on. Suddenly the crew showed us the direction of a great action in the sea. Approximately 20 meters in front of the catamaran a young blue whale jumped out of the sea turn on the backside and splashed in the sea. It was the greatest experience we’ve made ever to see such a big animal in natural environment of the sea. Nearly 10 minutes the great nature theatre took time. We were very impressed by this nature action. The skipper followed the wale with the catamaran in a good distance so we didn’t bother the whale. The further activities of the tour were the easy part. All the stories written here are truth. The assistance was very good from the planning the tour, our questions and on board. Thornton, Eva’s husband, was on the catamaran and gave us a lot of information and support. The meal and the wine on the island was one of the finest we’d enjoyed these holidays. It’s a recreative and exciting tour without overcrowded mass tourism. If we’re coming back to Mauritius we’ll plan the next Dreamcatcher catamaran tour, certainly.
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4Saarfari 5:00 PM Jun 3, 2014
Great excursion with moderate crew
We just came back from a private tour to flat island on the Dreamcatcher. We booked the tour quite spontaneously and were happy when Eva was able to accommodate our request at this short notice. Thornton welcomed us at the pier of Cap Malheureux and introduced us to the crew. The crossing to the island took approx. an hour and was quite stunning, although the partly 2 meter waves seemed a little bit of a challenge sometimes. I tend to get seasick, but was fine with superpep medication (just a note for fellow sufferers). At flat island we were one of three boats - however, the 25 or so people scattered quite well. However, there are a few more boats just opposite on Ilot Gabriel which bring their guests with small speedboats over to flat island. The island itself is nice - some stretches of beach are truly beautiful, others rather ok. What was fantastic was the snorkeling just in front of the beach - fascinating fish within a partly intact reef. Definitely a highlight. The Dreamcatcher was in ok shape (it could have used a little bit of paint here and there). What bothered us quite a bit was the crew - skippers Christopher and Jonas. Paying 260 euros for the trip, we would have expected them to be a little more cordial and welcoming. Instead, they were quite unfriendly and indifferent which felt almost rude. Rather than an exclusive tour where we should have felt pampered, we had the impression the skippers just wamted to get the tour over with. It was a pity because the skippers' attitude and tone did spoil our experience a bit. But it was still a great day!
