Mauritius · DOLPHIN WATCHING
Spinner dolphins rest in the calm water off Tamarin and Black River in the early morning, which is why every one of these boats leaves at first light. The 15 below are compared on group size, how long you get in the water and what the operator does when the pod moves on.
Swim with wild dolphins, snorkel at Crystal Rock, enjoy a beach BBQ, and relax on Île aux Bénitiers with hotel transfers in Mauritius.
“was absolutely amazing Yan and Kevin took really good care of us.”
Swim with wild dolphins, watch sperm and humpback whales, and snorkel coral reefs on a respectful five-hour speedboat trip in Mauritius.
“Everything was great, we saw whales, swam with dolphins without hurting or scaring them.”
Swim with dolphins near Tamarin, visit Crystal Rock, and enjoy a local beach barbecue on Ile aux Benitiers for $77.
“Gregory & Peanut were absolutely amazing crew on the boat. They made sure we saw everything that was promised in the description and even more! Absolutely recommended.”
Review of Lydia Boat Mauritius, a private dolphin and whale tour with snorkeling, Crystal Rock, seafood barbecue, drinks, and expert local guides.
“The tour was amazing. Navy & Rino went out of their way to make sure we saw whales & dolphins, and ensured our comfort and safety at all times. The seafood lunch they prepared was easily the best meal we had over our 2 weeks in Mauritius, and we will never forget the fresh grilled lobster we had. Easily one of the best Viator tours we have ever booked, we highly recommend this experience!”
Review of Whale Dream Mauritius, a private sunrise boat trip for sperm whales, dolphins, snorkeling, ethical wildlife encounters, and practical tips.
“Our excursion with Whale Dream Ltd was absolutely breathtaking! The passionate team prioritizes both customer experience and marine conservation, offering ethical dolphin swimming and whale watching off Mauritius' west coast.”
Swim with dolphins off Mauritius, snorkel at Crystal Rock, enjoy an island BBQ, and compare the real value, limits, and practical tips.
“Top guides! He told us to dive at the perfect timing. I have got the dolphins right in front of me. 🤩”
Kayak into Tamarin Bay at sunrise, look for wild dolphins, and explore the Tamarin River with a local guide from $64.
“Amazing experience, fantastic guide and a really wonderful morning. A day we'll never forget!”
Swim near wild dolphins, watch sperm and humpback whales, and snorkel a reef on a small, ethical speedboat tour in Mauritius.
“When I first arrived in Mauritius, I unfortunately booked a tour through an independent tour operator and was shocked by the unethical practices once on the boat. However, the Dolphins Encounter and Whale Watching trip with Dolswim Ltd exRead more”
Review of Mauritius dolphin swim, Crystal Rock snorkelling, Ile aux Benitiers beach lunch, transport, value, and dolphin welfare concerns.
“Snorkeling from the boat was great and we saw many different fish species. The dolphin encounter was a little disappointing. There were rather a lot of boats and not a lot of dolphins so there was no opportunity to swim with them. The few hours spent on Benitier Island was enjoyable and Crystal Rock was amazing.”
Swim with wild dolphins off Tamarin Beach on a two-hour speedboat trip with snorkeling gear, drinks, mountain views, and Captain Jerome.
“The fruit juices mentioned in the service were the only thing missing. But great activity! We were really impressed. An unforgettable moment”
Ride a speedboat from Flic en Flac to swim near dolphins, see Crystal Rock, enjoy a barbecue on Ile aux Benitiers, and view Le Morne.
“Très satisfaite de cette activité, j’avais pris le transport avec, il est arrivé à l’heure. Nous avons attendu 10 minutes que tous les monde arrivent. Dans le speedboat, Nous étions une petite +/-18 de personnes enfants inclus. c’était pas surchargé mais il n’en fallait pas plus. Direction les dauphins. On se retrouve en effet autour d’un amas de bateau, mais notre guide a préféré laisser la full passer plutôt que d’étouffer les dauphins. Nous avons eu la chance de pouvoir nager avec. Puis direction le lagon avec de sublimes poissons. L’eau n’était pas très clair car il avait plus la veille mais très satisfaisant quand même, on a nager avec…”
Review of Mauritius dolphin swim tour with speedboat, snorkeling, Crystal Rock, BBQ lunch, drinks, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Aucun respect des dauphins L’activité est vendue pour du petit groupe , nous étions 25. Quant au déroulement de l’activité, c’est honteux : départ 8h, 20 min de chasse aux dauphins et 20 min de snorkling dans un lieu blindé de monde où les bateaux font des concours de gaz. 3h sur l’île aux benitiers sur laquelle il n’y a rien à voir hormis se baigner au milieu des gaz d’échappement des bateaux.”
Review of Mauritius’ private dolphin tour: early departure, respectful encounters, snorkeling, marine life, pricing, tips, and what to expect.
“Amazing experience! Ben & Stefano were fantastic guides. The trip was one of the highlights of our stay. It is definitely worth going early in the morning and on a small, private, more ecological tour like this. It was calm, peaceful and the perfect length. We swam with dolphins, snorkelled and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. A perfect trip. Thank you Ben and Stefano!”
Chase wild dolphins from La Preneuse, swim in a Mauritian lagoon, and snorkel with quality gear on this lively two-hour speedboat tour.
“Fantastic trip, guides were really good and helpful in finding the dolphins. If you book this remember they are wild animals and don’t stop for a photo shoot so be prepared to swim as fast as you can for a a couple mins to keep up with them. Also as a note they swim about 3m under the surface so don’t expect that as surface level”
Swim with wild dolphins in Mauritius on a small-group speedboat tour from Black River, with snorkeling gear, guides, and free rescheduling.
“Excellent experience. My wife thoroughly enjoyed it being 6 weeks pregnant. Carl and Allen were really professional, kind and helpful to do their best to ensure our experience reached its maximum potential for mother natures conditions. Carl aRead more”
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