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Thematic Interest & Activities

Cerf Island measures more than 1.5 km long (about 1 mile) and almost 1 km wide (almost ¾ of a mile), it reaches a height of 108 m (354 feet) and lies 3 km east of Mahé.

Cerf Island was named after the French frigate ‘Le Cerf’ which arrived at Port Victoria on 1 November 1756. Due to Cerf Island’s location, in a National Marine Park, the waters around Cerf Island prove a spectacular sight. The deepest point of the Marine Park is 25 meters (75 feet) and the Park offers exceptional marine life, with more than 150 species of reef fish, crabs, sea urchins, starfish, octopus and many more.

Cerf Island is the only island in the marine park to have a small local population who commute to Mahé for their daily business. They live on the opposite side of the island.

Activities:

Available from Guest Relations:
• Snorkelling equipment
• Kayaks
• Pedal Boat
• Private Boat Charter with experienced skipper
• Island excursions
• Picnics and Barbecues

Other activities and excursions that will be coordinated by Guest Relations:
• Excursions to outer islands
• Excursions and tours on Mahé
• Big game fishing
• Trolling fishing
• Diving (night or day)
• Snorkelling in the Marine park and around islands
• Picnics and Barbecues
• Nature trails
• Sailing.