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Voykit pocket guide · Mauritius

Blue Bay

Spend 1–2 days in Blue Bay for marine park snorkeling and beach relaxation; longer only if staying at a resort.

Blue Bay is a small coastal town on Mauritius' southeast with a protected marine park, a few boutique hotels and easy beach access. One full day covers the marine park and nearby islet; a second day adds relaxed beach time or a resort stay.

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Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Mauritius
Best months
Oct–Apr
Avoid
Jun–Sep (higher rain risk, check)
Stay
1 night

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
MUR
Money
Currency is the Mauritian rupee (MUR). Cards work widely in hotels, restaurants and supermarkets; markets and small shops prefer cash.
Daily spend
Budget MUR 900–1,200 excl. bed · Mid MUR 1,500–2,200 excl. bed · High MUR 2,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
my.t (Mauritius Telecom), Emtel and CHILI sell tourist SIMs at the airport with passport registration.
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 114 · Fire 115
Plugs
Types C, G · 230 V · 50 Hz · UK three-pin and European two-pin both common; bring an adapter.
Tipping
Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.; Hotel staff: Tip box at check-out or Rs 100–200 for porters.; Driver or guide: Rs 200–500 a day.
Water
Treated tap water; most visitors drink bottled or filtered.
Toilets
Western toilets everywhere; public beach toilets are basic.

What things cost

ItemPrice
Coffee at a caféMUR 80–120
Snack (samosa, banana fritters)MUR 50–100
Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)MUR 300–400
Marine park entryMUR 300–500

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

MRU · Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
About 10 km (6.2 mi) north, taxi ~15 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get around

The town is walkable; taxis or rental scooters cover the short distance to the marine park and nearby islets.

See and do

Known for

  • Blue Bay Marine Park
  • Snorkelling
  • Ile des Deux Cocos

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Ile des Deux CocosBoat from Blue Bay jetty, about 10 min≈30 min total
MahébourgTaxi or bus, ~15 min north≈30 min total

Sleep

Chantauvent Guesthouse
Beach‑front thatched rooms, 15 units, basic amenities
Pingouinvillas
Serviced apartments, garden setting, €200‑400 per week
Shandrani Resort & Spa
All‑inclusive resort, larger facilities

Language

Nearly everyone speaks Mauritian Creole at home; French dominates media and hotels; English is the language of government and road signs. Bhojpuri, Hindi, Tamil and Hakka survive in families and temples.

  • 'Bonzour' (hello), 'mersi' (thank you), 'Konbien sa?' (how much?).

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Handshake; 'bonzour' first; avoid: Skipping greetings in shops
  • Religious sites: Cover up and remove shoes; avoid: Leather items in some temples
  • Beach: Swimwear on the sand only; avoid: Topless sunbathing
  • Community: Respect all faiths' festivals; avoid: Commenting on ethnic politics

Scams and watch-outs

  • Marine park entry fee and opening hours may change; check official site.
  • Limited dining options in the immediate area; plan meals ahead.

Blue Bay is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of strong currents when swimming and keep valuables secured on the beach.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Blue Bay yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Blue Bay Marine Park
  • Snorkelling
  • Ile des Deux Cocos

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Blue Bay

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/blue-bay). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.