eSIM for Mauritius

Viasimo's Mauritius eSIM starts at $3.59 for 1 GB over 7 days, running on Emtel and my.t with 5G where available. Plans last 3 to 180 days, arrive by email in minutes and install from your phone's settings, with no app.

Works everywhere in Mauritius

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Unlimited data · 3 Days$23.99

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Network

Which networks does the Mauritius eSIM use?

Host networks: Emtel / my.t

Your eSIM picks one automatically; you do not choose or switch between them.

Data: 1 GB – 20 GB or unlimited
Validity: 3–180 days
Speed: 4G LTE / 5G
Hotspot / tethering: Supported on most devices
Activation: Starts when you first connect in your destination
Speed management: Roughly 2-3 GB per day at full speed, sometimes less depending on the local carrier, then reduced
Top-ups: Add more data from your account, before the plan expires
Text messages (SMS): Data only: use an app for verification codes
Connects via: Singapore
Unused validity: 180 days before it must be installed

Setting up Buy, scan the QR code we email you, and switch on the travel line when you land. How it works

Choosing a plan

How much data do you need?

The allowances below are our sizing recommendations, not measurements. The plan beside each one is the cheapest option on this page that covers it.

Recommended data allowances matched to the plans sold for this destination
You are	Plan for	Cheapest plan that covers it
LightMaps, messaging and the occasional lookup	About 1 GB a week	$3.591 GB, 7 days
TypicalMaps, social, photos and some browsing	About 3 to 7 GB a week	$14.995 GB, 30 days
HeavyVideo streaming, video calls and uploads	10 GB a week or more	$25.0010 GB, 30 days
Working or sharingTethering a laptop, calls and cloud sync	20 GB a week or more	$47.9920 GB, 30 days

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About this eSIM

Two mobile operators serve Mauritius on this plan, Emtel and my.t: Emtel runs 4G LTE and 5G where it has been rolled out, and my.t runs 4G LTE. On an island this compact that adds up to something unusual for the Indian Ocean: you can drive from the airport in the southeast to the northern beach towns and stay connected for essentially the whole journey. The weak spots here are not the populated coast at all; they are the forested interior and the sugar-cane back roads that cut across the middle of the island.

Getting online when you land

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International sits near Plaine Magnien, roughly an hour's drive from the northern resorts and less than that from the west coast. Have the profile installed before you board, because the transfer is the part of the trip where you most want a map running, and hotel pickups have a habit of being confirmed by message at the last minute.

Switch the plan on after landing, then wait while the phone attaches. It will pick one of the two networks by itself. Set the eSIM as your data line and leave your usual number on your primary SIM so that verification codes and calls still find you. If the connection does not come up, the fix that works almost every time is a single flight-mode toggle; a restart is the fallback. Do this at the terminal rather than in the taxi, where a lost signal in a cane field will convince you something is broken when it is not.

The networks you'll be on

Whichever of the two operators your plan attaches to, the coastal experience is much the same: 4G/LTE almost everywhere people live and stay, with 5G in the denser areas around the capital and the main towns. Your phone handles the choice; there is no APN to type and no setting to change.

What is worth understanding is how the phone behaves at the edges. When 4G weakens it will fall back to 3G rather than dropping you entirely, so a stalled map that still shows a bar is usually a slow connection rather than no connection. Give it a moment before you start toggling things. If you are somewhere genuinely dead, the bar disappears and you will know.

Where coverage holds, and where it thins

Strong and consistent: Port Louis and the motorway corridor, Grand Baie and the whole northern strip through Trou aux Biches and Pereybère, Flic en Flac on the west, Belle Mare and the eastern hotel belt, Curepipe and the central plateau towns, and the southeast around Mahébourg and Blue Bay.

Noticeably thinner: inside the Black River Gorges National Park, where the trails to Alexandra Falls and the Macchabée forest run under heavy canopy in a valley; the climb around Chamarel and the higher slopes behind Le Morne; and the narrow roads that cross the cane belt between the coasts, where you can pass a few kilometres without a usable connection. Boat trips also matter more than people expect: heading out to Île aux Cerfs or a dolphin trip off Tamarin keeps you online near shore, but signal tails off the further out you go.

If your itinerary includes Rodrigues, treat it as a different proposition rather than an extension of the main island. Plan on a slower, patchier connection once you are away from the main settlement, and load anything you need in advance.

What you'll actually use data for here

Getting around is the first thing. Public transport is buses rather than a metro network across the island, and most visitors either hire a car or rely on taxis and hotel transfers; live maps make both far less stressful, particularly on the roundabout-heavy stretches around the motorway. Ride-hailing and taxi-booking apps are used here, and having data means you can arrange a pickup from a beach rather than walking back to reception.

Then there is everything the island quietly runs on messaging: catamaran day trips, kitesurf lessons at Le Morne, table bookings in Grand Baie, and the guide who confirms tomorrow's start time at nine in the evening. Messaging apps carry most of that, and they are light on data. The heavier use is uploading photos and video, which is worth saving for hotel wifi if your plan is a small one.

Weather is the last one, and on this island it earns its place. Conditions differ sharply between the windward east and the sheltered west on the same day, so checking a forecast before you commit to a drive across the island is genuinely useful rather than a habit.

Before you fly

Confirm your handset is unlocked and supports eSIM, and install the profile while you are still on wifi at home. Leave it switched off until arrival.

Download an offline map of the whole island; it is small, and it covers you across the gorges and the cane roads where live routing struggles. Take a screenshot of your hotel name and address in case you arrive to a taxi driver and no signal, and note that many properties sit on unnamed access lanes off the coast road, so the hotel name is often more useful to a driver than a pin.

Keep data roaming disabled on your home SIM, and pack a plug adapter that suits the island's sockets so you can actually charge the phone you are relying on.

Unlimited runs at full speed up to a fair-use limit, then continues slower.

Before you buy

Important to know

This is a data-only eSIM. It carries no calls or SMS on its own number.
Your existing number stays on your primary SIM, so calls and verification texts keep working.
Your phone must support eSIM, and some carrier-locked phones cannot install one.
Signal varies with location, terrain, congestion and your handset. Dense urban areas are consistently better served than remote ones.
5G only works where the host network has deployed it and your phone supports it. Everywhere else it falls back to 4G LTE.
The eSIM selects a host network automatically. You cannot pick or switch between them.
Unlimited plans run at full speed up to a fair-use limit, then continue at a reduced speed. Read the fair usage policy

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Frequently asked questions

Does an eSIM work in Mauritius?

Yes. Your Mauritius eSIM connects automatically the moment you arrive, with no roaming fees and nothing to set up at the airport. The host networks it can use are Emtel, my.t. Coverage runs on 4G LTE and 5G where the network has rolled it out, and falls back to 4G elsewhere.

Do I get 5G in Mauritius?

Yes, where it has been deployed. 5G runs on Emtel, my.t in Mauritius, and your eSIM uses it automatically on a 5G-capable phone, dropping back to 4G LTE outside covered areas. No country is covered everywhere, so 5G availability varies by location.

Can I leave my hotel during a cyclone warning in Mauritius?

Not while a cyclone is affecting the island. The UK Foreign Office says you're not allowed to leave your accommodation during a cyclone and that car insurance often becomes invalid. Follow warnings from Mauritius Meteorological Services and government announcements, keep your phone charged, and wait for the all-clear before driving or heading to the airport.

Does the Metro Express go to Mauritius airport?

No. The Metro Express runs about 30 km from Port Louis Victoria to Curepipe Central through Rose Hill, Quatre Bornes and Vacoas. The airport at Plaine Magnien isn't on the line, so you'll need a taxi, transfer, hire car or bus. The line is handy for days out in Port Louis or Curepipe.

Can I pay for the Metro Express with a bank card?

Yes. Platform ticket machines sell single tickets for cash or by credit or debit card. You can also buy an MECard, a contactless stored-value card you tap on and off. There are no combined tickets with buses, so you'll pay separately for any bus connection.

What number should tourists call for police in Mauritius?

Call 999 to report a crime to the Mauritius tourist police, as advised by the UK Foreign Office. Your eSIM is data only, so use your home SIM or the hotel phone to call. Petty theft is most common in Port Louis, Grand Baie and Flic en Flac, so keep your phone and bags out of sight.

How much data do I need for 7 days in Mauritius?

For 7 days in Mauritius, Viasimo sells 1 GB for $3.59 and unlimited data for $51.00. Our sizing recommendation, not a measurement: maps, messaging and the occasional lookup, about 1 GB a week; maps, social, photos and some browsing, about 3 to 7 GB a week. The data calculator on this site works it out from how you actually use your phone.

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Know before you go

Mauritius: what to know before you land

In Mauritius your eSIM connects to Emtel or my.t, the island's two main mobile operators, on 4G and 5G. Mobile data is especially useful for following cyclone warnings between November and May, checking Metro Express services between Port Louis and Curepipe, and keeping in touch on the drive from the airport at Plaine Magnien, about 48 km from the capital.

Emergency: 999 police
114 ambulance
115 fire
Plugs: CEG 230V
Currency: Mauritian rupee (MUR)

Main airports

MRU Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

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Cyclone season and Mauritius Meteorological Services warnings

Cyclone season in Mauritius runs roughly from November to May. If you're travelling then, the most important information on your phone will come from Mauritius Meteorological Services, which issues cyclone warnings, and from official government announcements.

The UK Foreign Office highlights two rules that catch visitors out:

During a cyclone, you're not allowed to leave your accommodation. Plans for a catamaran trip or a drive to the airport will have to wait until the warning is lifted.
Car insurance often becomes invalid during a cyclone, so don't drive a hire car in one, even for a short distance.

Some areas are also prone to landslides, and the authorities may order evacuations.

To prepare, check the forecast daily if a system is developing in the south-west Indian Ocean, keep your phone and a power bank fully charged in case the electricity goes off, and save your airline's and hotel's contact details. If your flight is cancelled, rebooking through the airline app may be quicker than queueing at the airport once the warning ends.

Metro Express between Port Louis and Curepipe

The Metro Express light rail runs for about 30 km from Port Louis Victoria through Beau Bassin, Rose Hill, Quatre Bornes, Phoenix and Vacoas to Curepipe Central. It opened in stages from late 2019, reaching Curepipe in October 2022. A short branch from Rose Hill towards Ebène and Réduit is part of the network plan, so check the current route map if you need it. The line doesn't serve the airport or the beach resorts, but it's useful for a day in Port Louis, shopping at Phoenix or a visit to Curepipe.

Paying is straightforward:

Buy single tickets with cash or a bank card at the machines on the platform.
Or use the MECard, a contactless stored-value card. Tap on before you board and off when you get off, and the correct fare is deducted.
There are no through tickets to buses, so pay separately if you continue by bus.

Your phone helps you plan the rest of the journey. The line runs across the central plateau, while most hotels are on the coast, so you'll usually need a taxi or bus for the final leg. Use mobile data to compare options and to message your driver a pick-up point at the station.

Driving from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport (MRU), boat trips and the tourist police

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) is at Plaine Magnien in the south-east, about 48 km from Port Louis. Many visitors pick up a hire car there. The UK Foreign Office notes that Mauritius drives on the left, accepts UK photocard licences, and that some rental firms require an International Driving Permit, a minimum age or a year's experience. It also suggests carrying yellow chalk to mark your car's position after an accident.

Road accidents are common. Motorbikes can be slow and may have no headlights after dark, and pedestrians and cyclists often use main roads, so mount your phone for navigation and don't handle it while driving. Drink-driving penalties apply even at very low alcohol levels.

For boat trips and water sports, the Foreign Office advises checking that the operator has a valid Ministry of Tourism permit, enough life jackets and a captain who can contact the coastguard. Booking through a licensed operator's WhatsApp or website is easier with data.

Petty crime is common in Port Louis, Grand Baie and Flic en Flac, so keep your phone out of sight on beaches and after dark. Report incidents to the tourist police on 999.

Researched October 2026 · 4 sources

gov.uk Mauritius travel advice: safety and security – GOV.UK
en.wikipedia.org Metro Express (Mauritius) – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport – Wikipedia
worldstandards.eu Plug, socket & voltage by country – WorldStandards

7-day itinerary

Seven days in Mauritius: Port Louis, the north coast, Black River Gorges and Le Morne

A self-drive week that goes beyond the beach: three nights in the north for Port Louis, the botanic garden and a boat to the northern islets, then four in the south-west for the gorges, Chamarel, the climb up Le Morne and the wild south coast.

Length: 7 days
Bases: 3

When to go May to December is drier and cooler, with good hiking from June to September; cyclone season runs roughly from November to May, when warnings can confine you to your accommodation.

Day 1 Grand Baie

Airport to the north, via Pamplemousses

About 1 hour 15 minutes by car from the airport at Plaine Magnien to Pamplemousses. Mauritius drives on the left.

Pick up your hire car at the airport and drive north. Stop at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden in Pamplemousses to see the giant Amazon water lilies in their pond, the talipot palms and the old colonial château. Continue to Grand Baie on the north coast for a late afternoon swim and sunset over the bay.

Signal Your eSIM connects to Emtel or my.t, with good 4G and 5G around the north coast resorts. Set up navigation before leaving the airport car park.
Day 2 Grand Baie

Port Louis

About 40 minutes by car from Grand Baie, longer in rush hour.

Drive into Port Louis early to beat the traffic. Visit Aapravasi Ghat, the UNESCO-listed immigration depot where indentured labourers from India first arrived, then walk through the Central Market for fruit, spices and street snacks. See the Blue Penny Museum on the Caudan Waterfront and climb to the Citadel, Fort Adelaide, for views over the city and harbour.

Signal Strong 4G and 5G in Port Louis. The Metro Express runs from Port Louis to Curepipe if you want to leave the car, but it does not reach the north coast.
Day 3 Grand Baie

Northern islets and Cap Malheureux

Catamarans leave from Grand Baie; Cap Malheureux is 10 minutes by car.

Take a catamaran trip from Grand Baie to the islets off the north coast, typically passing the wedge-shaped Coin de Mire and stopping to swim and snorkel near Île Gabriel or Île Plate. Choose an operator with a Ministry of Tourism permit and enough life jackets. Back on land, drive to Cap Malheureux to see the red-roofed Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice chapel facing the islands.

Signal Coverage is good along the north coast but fades out at sea between the islets. Check the Mauritius Meteorological Services forecast before sailing.
Day 4 Black River / Le Morne area

Curepipe, Grand Bassin and the south-west

About 1 hour from Grand Baie to Curepipe, then 30 minutes to Grand Bassin and 45 minutes to the coast.

Drive south into the cooler central plateau. In Curepipe, walk around the rim of Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcanic crater with views across the island. Continue to Grand Bassin, the crater lake revered by Hindus, with its large statues of Shiva and Durga and temples on the shore. Descend to the west coast and settle in around Black River or Le Morne.

Signal Good coverage in Curepipe and at Grand Bassin. Signal weakens on the forested road down towards the west coast.
Day 5 Black River / Le Morne area

Black River Gorges and Chamarel

Alexandra Falls to Chamarel is about 30 minutes by car.

Start at the Black River Gorges National Park viewpoint and the Alexandra Falls lookout, then walk a section of forest trail with a guide or a well-marked route. In the afternoon drive to Chamarel to see the Chamarel Waterfall plunging into a forest gorge and the Seven Coloured Earths, a patch of red, purple and yellow volcanic soils. Stop at the viewpoint above the coast on the way down.

Signal Expect patchy signal on the gorge trails and in the forest. Coverage is better at the Chamarel viewpoints. Download offline maps of the park before setting out.
Day 6 Black River / Le Morne area

Le Morne Brabant

The trailhead is a short drive from the Le Morne beaches.

Start early to climb Le Morne Brabant, the basalt mountain on the south-west tip that runaway slaves used as a refuge and which is now a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape. The lower trail to the cross is a steady climb; the final section to the summit is a steep scramble best done with a licensed local guide. Visit the Slave Route Monument at the foot of the mountain and relax on the public beach at Le Morne.

Signal Coverage is generally usable on the open upper slopes and good on the beach. Carry plenty of water; there is no shade or shop on the trail.
Day 7 Departure

South coast and departure

About 1 hour from Le Morne to Souillac, then 40 minutes to Blue Bay; the airport is 15 minutes from Blue Bay.

Drive east along the south coast road, stopping at Gris Gris near Souillac, where waves crash against black basalt cliffs and swimming is unsafe. Continue to Blue Bay near Mahébourg and take a short glass-bottom boat trip over the coral gardens of the Blue Bay Marine Park before heading to the airport.

Signal Good 4G in Souillac and Mahébourg, with some dips on the coast road. Check your flight status before driving to the airport, especially in cyclone season.

Staying connected on this route

Follow Mauritius Meteorological Services alerts from November to May; during a cyclone you must stay in your accommodation and hire-car insurance may not apply.
Download offline maps of the Black River Gorges and Chamarel area before leaving the coast.
Mount your phone for navigation: it is illegal and dangerous to handle it on the island's busy roads.
Keep a power bank charged in case of power cuts during storms.

Itinerary sources · 4

whc.unesco.org Le Morne Cultural Landscape – UNESCO World Heritage Centre
gov.uk Mauritius travel advice: safety and security – GOV.UK
en.wikipedia.org Metro Express (Mauritius) – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport – Wikipedia

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Prices and plans: Every price and allowance on this page is read from the live catalog, not typed in.; Verified October 30, 2026
Host networks: The operator list comes from the network partner that carries this eSIM.; Verified October 30, 2026