La Pirogue    Kids Club Non-Motorized Watersports (Free) Motorized Watersports Entertainment at night Speak English English Menus Padi Diving Good Snorkeling Safe Swimming Baby Sitters Excursions Set amidst landscaped gardens filled with gently swaying coconut palms, fragrant frangipani and boldly bright hibiscus, welcoming La Pirogue personifies a picture-perfect escape. Fronted by one of the longest, most beautiful beaches on the island protected by a spectacular coral reef, this popular resort is architecturally designed to reflect a traditional Mauritian fishing village. Nestling amid coconut palms on one of the island's finest beaches, La Pirogue offers space and privacy, and the resort is renowned for the warmth of its personnel. Recently renovated, all guestrooms are at ground level and open privately onto the palm-grove and the turquoise sea, with the rustic charm of volcanic rock, wood, thatch and shades of coral and vanilla. Deluxe guestrooms are situated closer to the sea. Each is equipped with its own air-conditioning unit and comprises twin beds or a double bed, bathroom with separate bath and shower, toilet and 110/220-volt socket for electric razor, a mini-bar, a hairdryer, a television set with satellite channels, a telephone with international direct dialling, tea and coffee making equipment and a furnished private terrace. Room service operates 24 hours a day. Land & Water Sports Brilliantly-hued fish weaving through an underwater wonder world, the thrill of being airborne as you parasail across a sparkling lagoon, the exhilaration of waterskiing. Our resorts offer many ways to answer the call of the sea. And if you're still finding your water wings, don't worry: no previous experience in water sports is necessary. At all our hotels, you'll find quality instructors close at hand. And here's even better news: most of these sports are completely FREE for resort guests. So dive right in - you've got no excuse at all! Water sports offered free include: Glass-bottomed boats, kayaks, laser sails, paddle boats, snorkeling, waterskiing, windsurfing, hobie cats (excluding Sugar Beach Resort and La Pirogue), sailing, canoeing, aquagym, water polo. Available at an additional cost: Big banana rides, tube rides, sunset cruises, big-game fishing, parasailing, undersea walks. Island diving with its breathtaking reefs and numerous wrecks, Mauritius is a diver's paradise that's perfect for beginners, as well as experienced divers. All resorts are PADI-certified with qualified instructors offering PADI open water courses and general tutoring daily. Don't forget: there's also our fabulous 'Superscuba' diving package that gives you discounted dives payable in rands before you depart on holiday. Want a change from frolicking in the sea? You'll be spoilt for choice with our vast selection of land sports, whether you enjoy playing solo or being part of a team. And if you're looking for a bit of extra coaching in your favorite sport or want to learn a brand new activity, our friendly Games Team is on hand to help you. Best of all, most of the sports included are free, and there's also our exciting 'Superactive' package offering five activities at a discounted price. Land sports offered include: Tennis, aerobics, basket polo, beach cricket, bocciball, croquet, Frisbee, giant chess, horse riding, jogging, mini football, mini golf, mountain biking, putting green, soccer, table tennis, volleyball, volley polo, six-a-side soccer, surfvision, baseball, basketball, hockey on grass, kite-flying, rollerblading, mini-tennis, drafts, golf clinics.