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Notable river spot · Mauritius

Cat Island

Île Chat

Cat Island is a river spot in Mauritius.

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Cat Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Cat Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Cat Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -19.77566, 63.43524. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Cat Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Cat Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Cat Island?

    Nearby: Saint Gabriel Cathedral (church, 8 km), Rodrigues (river spot, 8 km), Mont Limon (viewpoint, 10 km), Easternmost point of Africa (attraction, 12 km), Flat Island (river spot, 1 km), Gombrani Island (river spot, 3 km).

    Is Cat Island worth visiting?

    Cat Island is listed as a notable river spot in Mauritius on Spotwander.