{"id":112010,"date":"2026-07-06T19:55:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T17:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lemandalamoris.com\/ile-aux-cerfs-ou-ile-aux-benitiers\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T23:50:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T21:50:48","slug":"ile-aux-cerfs-ou-ile-aux-benitiers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lemandalamoris.com\/en\/guide\/ile-aux-cerfs-ou-ile-aux-benitiers\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00cele aux Cerfs or \u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_width_percent=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"mm-ev\">\n<div class=\"mm-ev-hero\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(20,54,92,.28),rgba(20,54,92,.60)),url('https:\/\/lemandalamoris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mm-exc-benitiers.jpg')\">\n<div><span>Guide \u00b7 comparison<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>\u00cele aux Cerfs or \u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers ?<\/h1>\n<pee>Two dream islets, two moods: our comparison to help you choose your day at sea.<\/pee>\n<div class=\"mm-ev-actions\"><a class=\"mm-btn\" href=\"#devis\">Request a quote<\/a><a class=\"mm-btn mm-btn-wa\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/23052558469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_width_percent=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<nav class=\"mm-ev-breadcrumb\"><a href=\"\/en\/\">Home<\/a> \u203a <a href=\"\/en\/guide\/\">Guide<\/a> \u203a \u00cele aux Cerfs or \u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers?<\/nav>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_width_percent=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"mm-ev\">\n<div class=\"mm-ev-main\">\n<div class=\"mm-ev-copy\"><pee class=\"mm-lead\">These are the two most popular islet excursions in Mauritius \u2014 but they&#8217;re not alike. <a href=\"\/en\/ile-aux-cerfs-ile-maurice\/\">\u00cele aux Cerfs<\/a> in the east plays the beach and buzz card; <a href=\"\/en\/ile-aux-benitiers-ile-maurice\/\">\u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers<\/a> in the west, that of dolphins and Crystal Rock. Here&#8217;s how to decide.<\/pee>\n<h2>\u00cele aux Cerfs: beach and lagoon (East)<\/h2>\n<pee>Ideal if you&#8217;re staying in the east and love long white-sand beaches, a shallow lagoon perfect for families, water sports and a barbecue lunch. A livelier atmosphere.<\/pee>\n<h2>\u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers: dolphins &amp; Crystal Rock (West)<\/h2>\n<pee>Ideal from the west, to combine <a href=\"\/en\/nager-avec-les-dauphins-ile-maurice\/\">swimming with dolphins<\/a> at daybreak, snorkeling, a photo stop at Crystal Rock and a barbecue on the island. A more natural, laid-back feel.<\/pee>\n<h2>Our advice<\/h2>\n<pee>Choose based on the coast you&#8217;re staying on to cut down on travel, and on the experience you&#8217;re after: <strong>beach and relaxation<\/strong> \u2192 \u00cele aux Cerfs; <strong>dolphins and scenery<\/strong> \u2192 \u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers. Got time? Do both \u2014 they&#8217;re two complementary moods.<\/pee>\n<div class=\"mm-ev-faq\">\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>Which one is best for families&amp;nbsp;?<\/summary>\n<pee>\u00cele aux Cerfs, with its calm lagoon, beaches and activities, is often preferred with young children. \u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers appeals more for the dolphins and the natural side.<\/pee><\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can you do both on the same trip&amp;nbsp;?<\/summary>\n<pee>Yes, and it&#8217;s actually a good idea: they&#8217;re on opposite coasts and offer different experiences. We can arrange both days to fit your dates.<\/pee><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mm-ev-side\">\n<h3>Ready to book&amp;nbsp;?<\/h3>\n<pee>We tailor your excursion at the best price. Free quote within 24h.<\/pee><a class=\"mm-btn\" href=\"#devis\">Get my quote<\/a><a class=\"mm-btn mm-btn-wa\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/23052558469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top:10px\">WhatsApp<\/a><pee class=\"mm-side-note\">Reply within 24 h \u00b7 free, no-obligation quote<\/pee><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n<section class=\"mm-ev\">\n<div class=\"mm-ev-related\">\n<h2>See also<\/h2>\n<div><a href=\"\/en\/ile-aux-cerfs-ile-maurice\/\">\u00cele aux Cerfs<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/ile-aux-benitiers-ile-maurice\/\">\u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/excursions-bateau-ile-maurice\/\">All excursions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#faf7f1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||30px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div class=\"mm-devis\" id=\"mm-devis\"><h2>Request your excursion quote<\/h2><p>Tell us what you&#039;re dreaming of: we&#039;ll design the best sea trip at the best price. Reply within 24 h, no obligation.<\/p><form method=\"post\" action=\"https:\/\/lemandalamoris.com\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php#mm-devis\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"action\" value=\"mm_exc_devis\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"mm_page\" value=\"https:\/\/lemandalamoris.com\/en\/guide\/ile-aux-cerfs-ou-ile-aux-benitiers\/\"><p class=\"mm-hp\"><label>Site web<input type=\"text\" name=\"mm_website\" tabindex=\"-1\" autocomplete=\"off\"><\/label><\/p><div class=\"mm-devis-grid\"><label>Type of trip *<select name=\"mm_type\" required><option>Croisi\u00e8re \/ excursion en catamaran<\/option><option>\u00cele aux Cerfs<\/option><option>\u00celot Gabriel \/ \u00cele Plate (Nord)<\/option><option>\u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers &amp; Crystal Rock<\/option><option>Nager avec les dauphins<\/option><option>Snorkeling \/ plong\u00e9e<\/option><option>P\u00eache au gros<\/option><option>Observation des baleines<\/option><option>Bespoke private trip<\/option><option>Not sure yet<\/option><\/select><\/label><label>Departure area<select name=\"mm_zone\"><option>No preference \/ please advise<\/option><option>Nord (Grand Baie, Trou aux Biches)<\/option><option>Est (Trou d&#039;Eau Douce)<\/option><option>Ouest (Rivi\u00e8re Noire, Tamarin, Le Morne)<\/option><option>Sud-Est (Blue Bay, Mah\u00e9bourg)<\/option><\/select><\/label><label>Number of people<input type=\"text\" name=\"mm_pax\" maxlength=\"30\"><\/label><label>Preferred date<input type=\"text\" name=\"mm_date\" maxlength=\"60\"><\/label><label>Full name *<input type=\"text\" name=\"mm_nom\" required maxlength=\"120\"><\/label><label>Email *<input type=\"email\" name=\"mm_email\" required maxlength=\"160\"><\/label><label>Phone \/ WhatsApp<input type=\"tel\" name=\"mm_tel\" maxlength=\"40\" placeholder=\"+33 6 \u2026\"><\/label><label>Approx. budget<select name=\"mm_budget\"><option>To discuss together<\/option><option>Shared \/ budget<\/option><option>Comfort<\/option><option>Private \/ premium<\/option><\/select><\/label><label class=\"mm-devis-full\">Your plans (optional)<textarea name=\"mm_msg\" rows=\"4\" maxlength=\"4000\"><\/textarea><\/label><\/div><button type=\"submit\" class=\"mm-btn mm-devis-send\">Get my quote<\/button><p class=\"mm-devis-note\">Free quote, no obligation. 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