How to get to Île aux Cerfs

Trou d’Eau Douce and Pointe Maurice

These names refer to different departure arrangements. Trou d’Eau Douce is a departure base for boat excursions. Pointe Maurice is the departure point named by Île aux Cerfs Leisure Island for its own shuttle. They should not be treated as interchangeable meeting points.

Save the exact location provided by your operator. A map search for “Île aux Cerfs” may lead to the island itself rather than the mainland place where your boat leaves.

Getting to the jetty from your hotel

Arrange a taxi, drive or choose a trip that explicitly includes a hotel transfer. The drive depends on where you are staying, traffic and the actual departure point. Ask for a recommended collection time rather than building your day around a generic island-wide estimate.

A hotel transfer and the boat crossing are separate services unless your booking combines them. If driving, ask where parking is available and how far you will walk with your belongings.

Agree the return before boarding

Confirm the last return available to you, whether your place is reserved and what to do if you cannot find the boat. Keep the booking confirmation and operator contact accessible offline.

The island operator publishes shuttle information on its website. Check it again before travelling, because different boat services can have different timetables and landing points.

Boarding and accessibility

Ask the operator about the actual boat and jetty if steps, balance or carrying a stroller could be difficult. A photograph of a lagoon is not evidence of accessible boarding. Explain what assistance you need before booking.

• Save the exact mainland departure pin.
• Confirm check-in separately from departure.
• Bring a dry pouch for your phone and confirmation.
• Allow time to reach your hotel after the boat returns.