Mauritius Protests: No Impact on Our Clients’ Stay

It has been several days now that Mauritius has been facing protests against water shortages and the rising cost of living.

The tension escalated after a police officer shot a woman in the face during a police operation. Incidents occurred during the night of October 12–13, 2026.

A curfew was thus imposed the following night, from October 13 to 14, 2026, until 6 a.m. Fifteen zones were affected, covering about a third of the country.

In a statement, the Tourism Ministry sought to reassure visitors and the general public by specifying that « the incidents that occurred during the night of October 12, 2026 and in the early hours of October 13, 2026 were isolated and localized.
» The authorities remain fully deployed on the ground to guarantee the safety of residents and visitors and to preserve public order across the country.

The government has just decreed a curfew for the nights of October 14 and 15. It will end at 5 a.m. Thursday morning.

On the Facebook groups dedicated to Mauritius, some travelers are worrying about their upcoming trips.

Contacted by us, David Simon, commercial director of Beachcomber Tours, seeks to reassure: « The roads are open, activities have resumed, my sense is that the situation is calming.

The disruptions were really very localized. We are quite reassuring towards our clients. »

The same sentiment comes from Austral Lagons. Helion de Villeneuve, chief executive, assures that clients are not affected: « Excursions are taking place, and the night curfew has no impact on our clients who are staying in hotels.

We have no major concerns. Our on-site receptive operators are monitoring the situation, but honestly it has no impact on our clients’ stay. We also know social movements in France! »

TourMaG was present in the South-East of Mauritius from Oct 4 to Oct 9 last, as part of the Grand Est Travel Companies convention. That stay occurred before the incidents of Oct 12, and we did not observe any trouble during excursions or at the hotel.

« The situation seems to be improving and TOs and agencies reassure clients. It is less serious than the situation in France… » assures Patrice Caradec, president of the Syndicate of Tour-Operating Companies (SETO).

It should be noted that schools will remain closed for the week, and that shops may close earlier in certain zones.

Sophie Aubriet, founder-president of Planète qui habite, who lives on the island, also seeks to reassure travelers: « Some places are difficult to access, but as far as tourism is concerned the impact is limited. We must reassure tourists, for them everything is OK. »

A confirmation from Bertille Cosentino, head of partnerships and external relations at Nautil, who is also present in Mauritius with the tour operator’s direction team: « Some routes may take a little longer, but inside the hotels we do not feel any particular impact. Regarding excursions, a few rearrangements were necessary.

For swimming with dolphins, for instance, departures had to start at 5 a.m.; this could be shifted. We were able to work with our on-site partner, and we could move around the West and South without difficulty.

The situation is under control, especially for holidaymakers. »

For its part, the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advice, noting: « Spontaneous demonstrations and social unrest have occurred in certain localities of Mauritius. Road closures, disruptions to transport and interruptions of public services are possible.

It is advised to avoid demonstrations and public gatherings, to comply with local authorities’ instructions, including any curfews where applicable, to monitor the local media, and to exercise caution in the affected zones. »