Getting to the Atoll:
To reach St. Brandon's Atoll, guests need to make flight arrangements to/from Mauritius (MRU). Most flights from the US connect through Dubai or Qatar.

Arrival Day:
Guests need to arrive in Mauritius the day before their scheduled departure to St. Brandon's Atoll and will need to overnight in Port Louis.

Recommended Hotel:
Le Suffren Hotel & Marina

The Boat Transfer:
The day of the transfer, guests are met in front of Le Suffren Hotel and transferred to the port to board the boat. Guests will make a 24-28+ hour transfer from the port to St. Brandon's Atoll by the company's supply vessel. This is not a yacht; this is a slow but safe inner-island supply boat. It is 58 feet long with minimal amenities. To date, it has proven to be the most reliable way to get to St. Brandon's, making the trip more consistent than ever before. It has two small guest cabins with basic air conditioning, and each cabin has two bunks. However, guests typically spend a lot of the daylight hours outside on the roofed back deck, as it is less cramped and there is plenty of fresh air. There are mattresses and bean bags on the back deck for this purpose. There is one bathroom on the back deck. There will be basic meal service, snacks, soft drinks and a case of beer.

Guests should expect a consistent rocking (and at times thumping) side-swell that will get old quickly. It is the price of admission to one of the finest and most pristine saltwater fisheries remaining in the world today.

Departure Day:
Guests need to schedule flights departing Mauritius after 6:00 PM the day they return from St. Brandon's Atoll. Guests will arrive in Port Louis between 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM (weather permitting). Guests often book a day room in Mauritius to relax before evening departures.

When re-entering Port Louis on the last day, guests and their luggage are searched for illegal items or substances. The use or possession of drugs is a serious offence in Mauritius, and any guest found with illegal substances is likely to face imprisonment.

Recommended Hotel (Day Room):
Holiday Inn Mauritius Mon Tresor – Plaine Magnien

Documentation Requirements:
To enter Mauritius and gain access to St. Brandon's Atoll, all guests are required to have the following:

• Passport: Valid for the duration of your trip.
• Safe Mauritius Travel Form: Before travel, guests need to visit the Safe Mauritius site to fill out a traveler form. It will generate a PDF with a QR code. Guests need to print a hard copy of this PDF or save it to a file on their phone for presentation to health officials upon arrival.

Upon Booking:
Guests will need to provide the following to Fly Water Travel:

• Scanned Copy of Passport: The passport will be supplied to the outfitter who will apply for licensing to visit St Brandon's Atoll.
• Copy of previous entry to Mauritius: If any guest has visited Mauritius in the past and has a stamp in their current passport, we will need a photo of the page with the stamp.

Additional Documentation Requirements:
The outfitter requires the following documentation for visiting St. Brandon's Atoll:

• Medical Evacuation: Medical evacuation coverage is required for this trip. We recommend purchasing a membership with Global Rescue.
• Waiver: To participate in the activities with Fly Castaway, guests will be required to sign their indemnity form prior to going on-site.

Recommended Travel Agent:
Alicia Regueiro, Holdy Tours
800.446.1111 or 925.927.6617
alicia@holdytours.com 

Currency: 
The official currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR). Guests do not need to exchange currency as US dollars are accepted in Mauritius and on the island. 

Travel Cash:
We recommend each guest travel with

• $2,000 (USD) per week of travel 
• Bills should be new and in larger denominations, such as $50sand $100s

Credit Cards:
There are no credit card facilities on the island, so all bills and gratuities need to be paid in cash.

Gratuities:
The following are guidelines, and all gratuities are up to the discretion of the individual guest. Gratuities can be left with the lodge manager at the end of the week for distribution to guides and lodge staff. 

• Guides: $700 (USD) per person per week 
• Guest Hose Staff:  $250 (USD) per person per week   

Fishing Licenses:
Included in package 

Electrical Requirements:
A Type C and Type G power adapteris needed 

Cell Coverage and Wi-Fi:  

• Cell Coverage: None available at the guesthouse 
• Wi-Fi: StartLink internet is available at the guest house  
• Emergency Contact: The guides all carry satellite phones for emergencies  

Laundry:
Laundry is done at the guesthouse twice a week. Towels are provided, but guests need to bring their own shampoo and soap.

Water:
Bottled water is readily available and is included in the package price. 

Beverages/Alcohol: 

• Soft Drinks: Included  
• Beer: Included 
• Wine and Alcohol: Not included. Guests are encouraged to bring a bottle or two with them.  

Emergency Medical Assistance:
The closest medical facility is Mauritius, which is a full-day boat ride from St. Brandon's Atoll. There is one transfer boat on the island at all times for emergencies. Guests are responsible for any necessary medical evacuation and are encouraged to have medical insurance and evacuation coverage. 

Recommended Medical Evacuation Carrier and Insurance Provider:
Global Rescue  

Documents:
Passport, itinerary, copy of fishing licenses, credit card, cash, business cards

Waders:
Breathable Gore-Tex stocking foot waders are recommended. For anglers prone to cold (especially feet), boot foot waders are excellent.

Boots:
Most operations prefer felt soled wading shoes. Rubber soles without cleats are not recommended.

Forceps:
We like the scissor pliers for crimping barbs, releasing fish and trimming flies.

Clippers:
One line clipper

Wading Staff & Belt:
One wading staff & belt

Fishing Tackle:
See detailed lists above

Socks:
Four pairs of wool or synthetic socks to wear under your waders. Two pairs of camp socks.

Base Layers:
Two pairs of synthetic or merino wool long underwear (tops and bottoms) to wear beneath your waders. One mid-weight and one heavyweight. These can be worn alone or together depending on conditions.

Shirts:
Two or three long sleeve fishing shirts. One or two camp shirts.

Warm Layers:
A warm insulating layer. Down, nano puff and fleece are good. Avoid cotton.

Rain Jacket:
One high quality rain jacket

Hats:
Two fishing/baseball hats. One warm cap.

Camp Shoes:
One pair of shoes for around the lodge/camp

Gloves/Hand Warmers:
One pair of warm fishing gloves and hand warmers

Buff:
One “Buff” facial sun protector (good for bugs too)

Sunglasses:
One pair of polarized sunglasses. It is great to have a lens cleaner and a soft cleaning cloth as well.

Sunscreen:
One bottle SPF 30+

Lip Balm:
One tube of SPF 30+ lip balm

Backpack:
One waterproof backpack or boat bag for day gear

Camera:
Don’t forget extra batteries and waterproof case/bag

Headlamp:
One small LED headlamp with batteries

Toiletries Kit:
Toothpaste and toothbrush, deodorant, razor, lotion, mini shampoo bottle, Advil, sleep aid, ear plugs, band aids, anti-bacterial ointment, Benadryl, Gold Bond powder, antibiotics (see doctor)