Explore on your own rating
Capital is walkable; beaches need a taxi.
Where ships dock
- Christian Decotter Cruise Terminal, Port Louis
Getting to town
Caudan Waterfront is 8–10 minutes' walk; central market and city sights 15–20.
Taxis to beaches and the south (Chamarel, Black River Gorges).
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Mauritian rupee (MUR).
Entry: U.S. citizens: no visa needed; return or onward ticket required (U.S. Embassy Port Louis / Mauritius PMO list, checked Oct 2026).
Top sights nearby
- Caudan Waterfront
- Central Market
- Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth (tour)
- Pamplemousses Botanical Garden
Beaches
- Grand Baie, Trou aux Biches (taxi)
Safety & tips
- Agree taxi fares first.
- Driving is on the left.
- It's hot and humid.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Allow 60 minutes from the south.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.