One family, one bay, since 1988

Karlos was among the first licensed boat operators in Mauritius. Over the years, Karlos Excursions has grown beyond one family and one boat. Built on long-standing ties, trust and a shared love of the sea, it now brings together a network of local boat operators, many of them relatives or neighbours from the same village. This way of growing together helps support local livelihoods while keeping the spirit of the community at the heart of every trip.

We are based at Le Morne, in the south west, and we only run trips we know by heart. When guests want the east or the north, we send them to other trusted providers

Karlos and guests on the beach at Le Morne

The family

Karlos

Founder and Director

A familiar face along Mauritius’s South-West coast, Karlos has spent over 35 years organising boat excursions, promoting trips on the beaches of Le Morne and occasionally joining guests out at sea. Deeply rooted in the local community, he is as passionate about the ocean as he is about protecting the coast and preserving Le Morne’s heritage. He also serves as President of the Association of Professional Fishermen and Pleasure Craft Operators and Secretary of the Federation of Pleasure Craft Operators, advocating for small local operators and responsible activities at sea.

Virginia

Karlos's daughter - bookings and guests

The voice at the other end of your email. Virginia grew up on these boats and now runs the bookings, the island lunches and everything that has to happen before you step aboard.

Our skippers

Our boat trips are operated by a team of experienced local skippers. The skipper for your trip is assigned according to the day's schedule, which is finalised the day before, so we cannot guarantee a specific skipper in advance.

Tomy

Skipper

More than twenty years professional experience at sea, son of fisherman, Tomy, Karlos' cousin has been part of our team for more than 10 years.

Photo and full profile to come.

Ricardo

Skipper

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Jérémie

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Margeot

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Jeff

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On the island

Judex

Musician, Bénitiers Island

Forty years a professional musician, alternating between hotel stages and the beach of Bénitiers Island. He loves the relaxed setting, where he can play and talk freely with guests.

Surd

Sega dancer and service

Placeholder profile - Surd's photo and her own words are still to come. She dances sega on the island after lunch and helps serve the barbecue.

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In the background

A day at sea only works because of people you will probably never meet:

◆The kitchen team in the village, who cook the curries and prepare the barbecue crates before dawn.
◆The mechanic who keeps the engines and the catamaran rigging in order between trips.
◆Family and neighbours who help with transfers, drinks, ice, and the beach clean-ups on Bénitiers.