Gail Carr
Gail Carr
Repeat boater
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
3.7
Verified

Good time overall, with opportunity for improvement

4 Hour – Snorkeling Adventure9 adults1 child

Our family of 9 enjoyed having the boat to ourselves with 2 crew, versus a larger shared party boat. We were able to customize the itinerary to combine a 4 hour snorkel with a 2 hour sunset cruise, for a total of 6 hours. The good: drinks and snacks were plentiful. The music was upbeat. There was plenty of room for all of us. One of the crew was super friendly and interactive. The not as good: although final payment clearly stated that bank transfer was accepted, I received quite a bit of pressure to arrive with local cash currency; hard to do at that price point. The second “snorkel spot” was terrible, no fish and murky due to all of the boat activity in the area; it shouldn’t be marketed as a snorkeling stop. The BBQ prawns were amazing but the grilled marlin was not enjoyed by anyone; the texture and taste put us off. The toilet was fine for a small boat toilet, but there was no toilet paper. Finally, the sun did technically set during the cruise, but it was while we seemed to be rushing back to shore although we still had over an hour left on our 6 hour cruise when we docked back where we started. Overall, we did enjoy ourselves, but these items make me question the value.

Response from Captain

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize that your snorkeling and sunset trip did not meet your expectations. We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the grilled fish, the lack of tissue paper in the restroom, and that the trip returned earlier than you had anticipated. Your comments are important to us and have been shared with our team so we can improve these aspects of our service. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us provide a better experience for all our guests. We hope you will give us another opportunity to welcome you back and provide the high standard of service we strive to deliver. Thank you once again for your honest review. Kind regards, The Happiness Mauritius Team

Happiness Mauritius
32 ft
11
4.8
(11)
Grand Baie
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US $406

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Happiness Mauritius
4.8
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11 reviews
32 ft
Group size 1 - 11
1 - 11
4 hour trip • 11 persons
US $434

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  • Yumi Bae
    Yumi Bae
    ke
    Kenya
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Beautiful boat trip

    4 Hour – Snorkeling Adventure1 adult

    This beautiful boat with sail and the captain provided me with an amazing four hours of cruising along the shores, watching dolphins and snorkeling. The boat is extremely clean and comfortable, with very clean toilet on board. The captain continued to offer drinks fruits snack throughout the tour. The communication was also very efficient. I highly recommend the Happiness boat!! thank you captain for a wonderful day.

    Response from Captain

    "Thank you for your wonderful review! Your kind words mean a lot to our team. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the snorkeling trip and the beauty of the ocean. It was a pleasure sharing this experience with you, and we look forward to seeing you again on your next adventure!"

  • Megan Schenk
    Megan Schenk
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    Highlight of our Holiday

    4 Hour – Snorkeling Adventure9 adults3 children

    We booked a half‑day snorkeling excursion with Happiness Mauritius through Boat Booker and had an absolutely fantastic experience. Booking online in another country can sometimes feel a little daunting, but the entire process was smooth and stress‑free from start to finish. Communication was excellent — Happiness Mauritius responded promptly to all of my messages, clearly answering our questions and providing detailed instructions for the meeting point on the day. The excursion itself was the highlight of our trip. Both crew members were incredibly polite, friendly, and attentive, happily stopping the boat when we encountered turtles and dolphins, which made the experience even more special. The snorkeling was very good, and we genuinely couldn’t fault any part of the trip. We had four children on board aged between 7 and 13, and the boat ride felt completely safe at all times. Overall, a wonderful experience that we would highly recommend to anyone visiting Mauritius.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks you Megan, for your review. its was a pleasure ... Looking forward to see you again ....

  • Rob  Marsden
    Rob Marsden
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic boat trip

    4 Hour – Snorkeling Adventure4 adults

    Great crew and lovely boat so much more relaxing than a speed boat meant that the journey there and back were so enjoyable. Two great snorkelling stops. Looked after so well with drinks, loved the home made rum! We had to reschedule last minute due to weather but all done seamlessly. Great communication. Highly recommend

    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌊⛵ We are delighted to hear that you were happy with our service and enjoyed your experience with us. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable experience with Happiness Mauritius! 💙☀️

  • Tom Hermans
    Tom Hermans
    Repeat boater
    be
    Belgium
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Everything was well

    4 Hour – Snorkeling Adventure3 adults1 child

    Good communication upfront, nice tour with nice views, friendly team. We did a tour with our toddler. Not always easy but still very nice and the team was helpful. Best option if you have a small kid as it has a bit more room and doesn't go to fast like speedboats. Thank you team

    Response from Captain

    Thank you for being part of our snorkeling trip on the Happiness Boat! 🌊🐟 We hope you loved exploring the underwater beauty and soaking in the peaceful ocean moments. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime for more fun and unforgettable memories at sea! 🚤💙

  • Kirkpatrick Ian
    Kirkpatrick Ian
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing trip

    8 Hour – 3 Exotic North Islands6 adults

    a wonderful trip where we swam with turtles and drank a little to much the captain and crew looked after us and made sure that we all were looked after thank you for making this a specoal day !!