Mauritius · SNORKELING
The reef does the work: warm, shallow, and busy with fish a few metres from the boat. These 15 trips are sorted by where they moor, from Blue Bay’s marine park to the drop-offs off Ile aux Benitiers, with gear, time in the water and price for each.
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.”
Explore five southeast Mauritius islands by speedboat, with snorkeling, dolphins, waterfalls, historic lighthouses, and a beachside BBQ.
“10/10 experience today! speed boat was super fast, amazing for thrill seekers! Saw dolphins, turtles and monkeys ✅✅✅ delicious lunch and beautiful scenery! Highly recommend!”
Explore Mauritius by speedboat with waterfalls, five east coast islands, snorkeling, colonial history, and a halal BBQ lunch for $85.
“Good full day trip, you also get a bit of speed so it's not just a boring boat ride”
Review of Mauritius Blue Bay snorkeling tour with two reef stops, glass-bottom boat, Creole picnic, drinks, and practical booking tips.
“We had a wonderful time. Beautiful marine life, hundreds of fish while snorkelling. Delicious lunch & lots of drinks, we esp liked the homemade rum punch.”
See Blue Bay Marine Park by glass-bottom boat, then snorkel among tropical fish in clear, shallow water for a well-priced hour.
“Nothing is perfect hence the 4 stars given. The orange umbrella and booking table were easy to find, and admin staff polite and friendly. Michel our boat driver was great. Informative, polite and humorous giving fair detail of the reef and fish. Easy snorkel which even the most inexperienced would enjoy. We were able to swim amongst smaller marine tropical fish, Michel's throwing of bits of food attracting fish. My 16 yr old daughter enjoyed the experience immensely. I am 65 and just a double knee arthroscopy 2 weeks ago and was still able to easily get on and off the boat. It was a pity to see how man's…”
Review the 5 Islands Mauritius speedboat tour, with snorkeling, sea turtles, BBQ lunch, open bar, waterfalls, and practical booking tips.
“guide pilote bateau tres sympa et explication parfaite du délai au depart rdv 07h55 depart a 08h50... sinon repas tres bon et copieux,decouverte par la mer ou sur terre des îles,snorkeling dans un aquarium géant!!!”
Review of Blue Bay Marine Park’s affordable glass-bottom boat and snorkeling trip in Mauritius, with practical tips on timing, weather, gear, and value.
“Get to the pier, meet up with guide, take the boat out. Super easy. Very cool trip.”
Review of Mauritius’ full-day catamaran trip to Ile aux Cerfs, GRSE Waterfall, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers.
“Trip was ok boat was over crowded but it was a enjoyable experience over all.people allowing their children too run wild and climb over every body spoilt it a bit but no the tour operators fault.”
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”
Cruise Mauritius from Trou d’Eau Douce to GRSE waterfall, Lighthouse Island, Blue Bay snorkeling, and Ile aux Cerfs with lunch included.
“When booking this trip, be advised this is not the catamaran, but a speedboat, just taking you from point a to b. if you want a guide and a relaxing day on a boat, this is not the one for you. Saw the Toni's catamaran and they had a blast.”
Swim with turtles at Trou aux Biches, then taste dholl puri, samosas, and Alouda on a guided Port Louis food walk.
“Baboo - our driver - was such a good guy. He was very informative and kind, which made us feel safe and appreciated. We saw a turtle and swimmed with it for half an hour. Furthermore the Port Louis trip was good and Well excecuted. 5 stars from Clara and Simon.”
Review of Mauritius dolphin swimming and snorkeling from La Preneuse, with small boats, early starts, reef time, price, and practical tips.
“Great experience, excellent guides and saw lots of dolphins. Got close enough to almost touch them.”
Review of Mauritius’s 5-island speedboat cruise, with Blue Bay snorkeling, lunch, waterfalls, island stops, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The energy and the sympathy of the skipper Andy, beautiful experience. I enjoy every single moment of the day.”
Cruise Mauritius’ west coast by catamaran with dolphin watching, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, drinks, and island time for $85.
“A perfect day! Very cozy, the crew was great, compared to the other boat tours that were around, this was the biggest boat with more than enough space for everyone. We'd book it again right away”
Review of Mauritius’s dolphin swim, Crystal Rock snorkeling, Benitiers Island BBQ, boat logistics, value, and what to expect.
“Nous avons passé un super moment ! Un personnel de bord fort sympathique, de beaux paysages ! 🤩 Petit bémol : arrivés au point de rendez-vous à l’heure prévue, nous avons dû attendre 40 minutes avant de monter à bord.”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
