Ile aux Cerfs: 2026 Access and Booking Update
Ile aux Cerfs is the most photographed round in the Indian Ocean, a Bernhard Langer course on its own island off the east coast of Mauritius, reached only by boat. Here is where it stands in 2026, how access and booking work, and how to play it.
The news: Mauritius keeps its signature island round
Ile aux Cerfs heads into 2026 as the headline golf experience in Mauritius, the island round that anchors almost every golf itinerary on the east coast. With the high season running through the cooler, drier months from roughly May to October, demand for the boat in tee times stays strong, and the partner resorts continue to package it as the centrepiece of a Mauritius stay.
The practical picture for 2026 is steady rather than dramatic. The course is operated alongside the neighbouring luxury resorts, tee times are bookable in advance, and the experience continues to be sold as a half day out, with the boat transfer, the island and the round bundled together. The takeaway for travellers is simple, book the round as part of your stay and lock the date early in peak months.
The course itself
The golf course on Ile aux Cerfs is a Bernhard Langer design that opened in 2003, playing as a par 72 of around 7,056 yards from the back tees. It is routed across its own island, with water, lagoon edges and dense vegetation framing holes that wind between the Indian Ocean and inland lakes, and each hole offers multiple tees so the course flexes for every standard.
What sets it apart is the setting rather than sheer difficulty. The conditioning is resort standard, the views are constant, and the sense of playing on a private island reached by boat is the draw. It is a holiday round to savour rather than a brutal championship test, and it rewards golfers who come for the spectacle as much as the score.
How to play it in 2026
Access is the defining feature. The island and its course are reached only by the dedicated golf shuttle boat from the private jetty on the mainland, so a round is a planned half day rather than a casual walk on. First tee times are typically from early morning, with twilight rates available from the early afternoon, and booking ahead is strongly advised in the busy season.
On cost, indicative 2026 green fees start from around 120 euros per person per day when booked through partner resorts, with standard public rates higher, in the region of 150 to 200 euros depending on season and time of day. The boat transfer, island access and a shared cart are commonly included in the rate. Treat these figures as indicative and always confirm the current price and availability directly before booking.
Our take
Our take is that Ile aux Cerfs is a holiday round first and a golf test second, and on that basis it is one of the most enjoyable days in the game. The boat trip, the island and the ocean backdrop make it a memory rather than just a scorecard, and it suits couples and groups building a relaxed, sun first trip.
If 2026 is your window, build the round into a stay at one of the east coast resorts, book your tee time when you reserve your room, and aim for the cooler dry season for the most comfortable conditions. Pair it with the mainland championship courses to round out a full Mauritius golf week.
Plan your Mauritius and Ile aux Cerfs trip
From the island round at Ile aux Cerfs to the east coast resorts and the mainland championship courses, tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge builds and costs the trip, with no obligation.
Questions
How do you get to Ile aux Cerfs golf course?
The course is on its own island off the east coast of Mauritius and is reached only by the club's dedicated golf shuttle boat from a private jetty on the mainland. A round is best planned as a half day, and the boat transfer is normally included in the green fee.
How much does it cost to play Ile aux Cerfs in 2026?
Indicative 2026 green fees start from around 120 euros per person per day when booked through partner resorts, with public rates higher, roughly 150 to 200 euros depending on season and time of day. The boat transfer, island access and a shared cart are commonly bundled in. Rates change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
Who designed Ile aux Cerfs and how long is it?
The course was designed by Bernhard Langer and opened in 2003. It plays as a par 72 of around 7,056 yards from the back tees, with multiple tee sets on every hole so it suits all standards.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course, season and access details verified June 2026 from club and golf travel sources; conditions and green fees change, so always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.