Making the most of Rodrigues
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Ships calling at Rodrigues usually dock at Port Mathurin, the island's capital and main harbour. Its facilities are quite basic compared with major cruise destinations.
Rodrigues' main urban area, Port Mathurin, is very close to the port: 500m.
For Port Mathurin, visit the vibrant local market to experience island culture and buy fresh produce, handicrafts and local souvenirs. Walk its quaint streets, with charming colonial buildings and local shops, for streets and architecture.
There are plenty of beaches.
Getting around
Caverne Patate is a fascinating limestone cave, explored by guided tour for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
The Francois Leguat Giant Tortoise and Cave Reserve conserves giant tortoises and indigenous flora and fauna.
Nearby places
Accessible by boat, Île aux Cocos is a small, uninhabited bird sanctuary ideal for bird watching and untouched natural beauty.