Mauritius · WHALE WATCHING
Sperm whales stay off the west coast year round and humpbacks pass through the southern winter. These 11 trips leave from Black River and Tamarin, and each is clear about what happens when nothing surfaces.
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.”
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.”
Review of Mauritius whale watching with Dolswim: small speedboat groups, sperm whales, seasonal humpbacks, ethical viewing, and practical tips.
“The tour operator was a of a bit unapproachable demeanor and it was difficult to locate the start place It felt rude during the start But the team of 2 who did the tour was awesome Thanks to both of them we were able to see the whale multiple times They made the experience very memorable”
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 Eco Whales Quest, a small-group boat trip with sperm and humpback whales, guides, drinks, snorkeling gear, and practical tips.
“Whale Watching in Mauritius ✨ This tour was absolutely amazing – a true dream come true! 🐋 We were lucky enough to see humpback whales several times during the trip, sometimes up to six or more at once. It was simply incredible to watch these giants so close in their natural habitat. An unforgettable experience, and worth every penny! 💙🌊”
Review of Mauritius’s private dolphin and whale tour, with snorkeling, Crystal Rock, pricing, guides, wildlife sightings, and practical tips.
“My husband and I had the best morning ever!! We were sadly let down by another outfit the day before, but Ikbal was very responsive with our last minute booking when I contacted him last night and sent his wonderful skipper, Ali and his assistant Bebe to give us the best experience this morning! Ali has great respect for nature and animals. He made sure we had good views on the numerous humpback whale sightings we had, but always respected the animal’s space. 🐋🐳 We swam with large pods of Spinner Dolphins afterwards. 🐬🐬 We can not thank Ikbal and his team enough for the great morning! We will definitely…”
Swim with wild dolphins, watch sperm and seasonal humpback whales, and snorkel Mauritius’s west coast on a small-group boat trip.
“Grundsätzlich war es eine echt super Erfahrung, trotz des Deutschen an Board 😅 (kleiner Scherz). Einzig, die Verpflegung könnte dem Preis mehr angemessen sein. Würde es aber jederzeit wieder machen ✌🏻👍🏻”
Private Mauritius whale safari with an oceanographer, sperm whales, dolphins, snorkeling, breakfast, and a comfortable six-person speedboat.
“My family of six had a fantastic day out with Vassen. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he was a very, interesting and friendly host. We learnt so much about sperm whales, dolphins and sea turtles and he even told us about the elusive Read more”
Swim with wild dolphins, search for sperm whales, and hear their calls on a private half-day boat tour from Mauritius.
“Great experience. The skippers were knowledgeable but very hands off. Did not get in the water to assist anyone at all. Did not provide towels, bring your own. Be aware that there is no place to change into or out of your wet swim suit. There Read more”
Review of Mauritius private dolphin, whale, snorkeling, Crystal Rock, and onboard BBQ tour, with practical advice on value and planning.
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