10 Whale Watching Trips in Mauritius to Build a Day Around

1.Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 595 reviews · 5 hours · from $129Our pick

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…”

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2.Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · from $225Top rated

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”

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3.Whale Dream ltd – Whales watching and swim with dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · from $741

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. 😊”

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4.Whale watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · from $69Best value

Review of Mauritius whale watching by speedboat: sperm whales, seasonal humpbacks, ethical guides, practical tips, price, timing, and value.

“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”

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5.Dolphins Encounter and Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 153 reviews · from $116

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”

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6.Mauritius Eco Whales Quest, 3-4 hours Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $223

Review of Mauritius Eco Whales Quest, a small-group boat trip with whale sightings, dolphin stops, drinks, and practical booking advice.

“The guides/sailors of the boat did not give any introduction of themselves the /tour /guide we were in silence the whole trip. They did not explain the type of whales we were seeing or even the location of where we were. The was not as advertised as per what was stated as inclusive. We did not receive any drinks, masks or fins to swim. The pictures implied we would be swimming with whales , hence instructing us to bring snorkelling equipment however we were informed once we sighted the whales, we would not be swimming with them. We were not offered an alternative place to swim either, swimming was indicated…”

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7.Dolphins & Whales, Private Tour Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $635

Private Mauritius speedboat tour with dolphins, whales, Crystal Rock, snorkeling, mountain views, and practical advice on value and comfort.

“We saw both Dolphins and Whales, guide captain (Ali) was great.”

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8.Dolphins & whale watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Swim with wild dolphins and watch whales off Mauritius on a small sunrise boat trip with snorkeling, snacks, and hotel-free logistics.

“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 ✌🏻👍🏻”

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9.Whale Watching and Private Ocean Safari Experience in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $850

Private Mauritius whale safari with an oceanographer, dolphins, snorkeling, breakfast, and a stable speedboat for up to six.

“We have done several trips with Vassen over the years and this again did not disappoint. As an oceanographer, he is incredibly knowledgeable and so thoughtful about Mauritius and the challenges faced by marine ecosystems.”

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10.Whale and Dolphin Watching Private Boat Tour from Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $691

Review of Mauritius’s private dolphin and whale tour, with wild swims, hydrophone whale calls, snorkeling, tips, costs, and drawbacks.

“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”

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