Mauritius · DOLPHIN WATCHING
The spinner pod rests off Tamarin and Black River overnight and heads out to hunt by mid-morning, which is why every boat leaves in the dark. These 15 trips are compared on departure time, boat size, whether swimming is included and how each operator handles the pod.
Swim with wild dolphins, snorkel at Crystal Rock, enjoy a beach BBQ, and relax on Île aux Bénitiers during this full-day Mauritius tour.
“Pick up was on time and we set out early. We went through the activities as advertised. The lunch was particularly good and we returned in time.”
Review of Mauritius’ Black River dolphin swim and whale watching tour, with speedboat details, ethics, snorkeling, value, and practical tips.
“The whole experience was perfect. 4 opportunities to swim with the dolphins and great advise from the guides. A close but respectful distance from the whales in their natural habitat. Good information about the dolphins and whales plus an honest description of the opportunity of seeing them. The boat ride is in a speed boat and bumpy to enable you to get to the deep water but why would you not want to put up with this for a lifetime experience. Our two boys aged 6 and 8yrs loved it an memories that we will all treasure for years to come. Excellent and would highly recommend but remember this is…”
Swim with dolphins in Tamarin, visit Crystal Rock, and enjoy a Mauritian beach barbecue on Ile aux Benitiers for $77.
“The guys were amazing, we had great time and a lot of fun together! They care about the marine life”
Review of Lydia Boat Mauritius, a private dolphin and whale trip with snorkeling, seafood barbecue, drinks, and Benitier Island views.
“I would like to give ten stars. We had great time, in 7 hours we enjoyed to swim with Dophin and great BBQ”
Early-morning whale watching and ethical dolphin swimming in Mauritius, with a private boat, hydrophone, snorkeling gear, snacks, and drinks.
“Good and trustworthy company for the whales tour. They are taking deposits from clients so you know for sure that the trip will take place. Other companies are often cancelling the trips last minute so Whale Dream is a safe choice. 😊”
Swim with dolphins off Mauritius, snorkel at Crystal Rock, enjoy a BBQ on Île aux Bénitiers, and learn what to expect for $74.
“This was an absolutely fantastic activity from start to finish. The guides were very attentive and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip. Swimming with the dolphins was an unforgettable experience – magical and truly one of a kind. The lunch on the beach was great too. We had a delicious BBQ with plenty of options, and it was all-you-can-eat, which was perfect. Drinks were available during lunch as well, and we could help ourselves to whatever we wanted, as much as we liked – which was a nice touch. Overall, everything was well organized and enjoyable. Highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a unique…”
Paddle at sunrise in Tamarin Bay, watch for dolphins, and explore the Tamarin River on this respectful 150-minute kayak tour.
“Amazing experience, fantastic guide and a really wonderful morning. A day we'll never forget!”
Swim near wild dolphins, hear whales through a hydrophone, and snorkel a Mauritius reef on this small-group Black River boat tour.
“I had the time of my life, whale watching and swimming with the dolphins. We saw Humpback whales and Sperm whales and 2 groups of dolphins that we had the opportunity to swim with. Snorkelling at a reef to finish things off”
Review of Mauritius dolphin swim, Crystal Rock snorkelling, Ile aux Benitiers BBQ, transfers, value, dolphin welfare, and practical tips.
“Cool to swim with dolphins. Albeit with around 20 other boats, all with roughly 15 people on board chasing a pod of 8 dolphins = carnage. Things lacking from the experience; 1. Bottle of water on arrival (as advertised) 2. ANY toilet or bathroom facilities on the island during the 3 and a half hour lunch stop. My pregnant wife was told to just ‘go behind the bushes’. Which we tried until finding several piles of human sh*t, just a few yards from where lunch was being prepared. 3. BBQ as advertised - it was ok, but pictures showed glamour; including lobster. We had very dry fish and even drier…”
Swim with dolphins off Mauritius on a two-hour Tamarin Beach speedboat tour with snorkeling gear, drinks, mountain views, and a professional crew.
“The fruit juices mentioned in the service were the only thing missing. But great activity! We were really impressed. An unforgettable moment”
Review of Mauritius’s $70 dolphin encounter, speedboat ride, Crystal Rock, snorkeling, barbecue lunch, and Le Morne views.
“There were too many boats near dolphins, so it was hard to catch them. The lunch on the island was good, so nice trip overall if you ignore too many people near dolphins. But we had a pick up and they failed to pick us on time (hour delay), so the driver had to rush us to the meeting spot. The driver was pretty scary thanks to this.”
Swim near wild dolphins, snorkel at the Aquarium, see Crystal Rock, and enjoy a BBQ on Île aux Bénitiers in six hours.
“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.”
Meet wild dolphins off Le Morne, snorkel with marine life, and enjoy a private early morning boat trip with an eco-minded crew.
“Really good experience on the speedboat. It was an overcast morning with some wind but we managed to see dolphins in the Black River Area and swim with them! You need to be a strong swimmer to keep up. As the morning progressed there were more boats in the area chasing alongside. I suggest you take a sunrise experience to see the dolphins in their natural habitats. Ben and his driver were really engaging and we really enjoyed their company.”
Watch wild dolphins, swim in Mauritius waters, and snorkel a lagoon on this lively two-hour speedboat trip from La Preneuse.
“What an excellent experience. Nice boat, clear communication regarding pick-up and meeting points and friendly boatcrew. Super snorkelling with dolphins gave us an once in a lifetime experience with extremely close encounters to these magnificent creatures. I give this boat and crew my best reccomendations for anyone wanting to have a good and eco-friendly tour to the dolphins of Mauritius”
Swim with wild dolphins in Mauritius on a small-group speedboat trip from Black River, with gear, guides, and free rescheduling if dolphins do not appear.
“Really amazing experience! The staff running it were lovely and we got so close to the dolphins! Lovely vibes on the boat too and all round great morning :)”
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