MAURITIUS
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The 10 best dolphin watching tours in Mauritius. What to expect from each, who runs it, and what you'll pay before you book.
Dolphin swim in Mauritius’ southwest lagoon, snorkel Crystal Rock, then BBQ lunch on Île aux Bénitiers with hotel pickup and gear.
“The activity was amazing. We managed to see 4 dolphins. The tour guides were funny, friendly and approachable. Special shout out to our driver Kavi who was incredible and social.”
Swim with spinner and bottlenose dolphins off Mauritius’ Black River, then spot whales from a speedboat and snorkel the reef.
“It was a great trip!! Our boat crew respected the habitat of the wales and dolphins. We enjoyed it and were really lucky to see this special animals on our trip. Recommended!!”
Swim with dolphins off Tamarin, stop at Crystal Rock, then relax with a local BBQ lunch on Île aux Bénitiers in Mauritius.
“The guys were amazing, we had great time and a lot of fun together! They care about the marine life”
Private speedboat dolphin and whale encounter in Mauritius with early swims, snorkeling at Crystal Rock, oyster tastings, and seafood BBQ.
“Everthing was peefet!! This is a very nice ecperience !! even with the rain we were able to appreciate this beautiful excursion. the staff is really attentive to everything”
Half-day whale and dolphin tour off Mauritius with early 6am hydrophone spotting, ethical encounters, dolphin swimming, and snorkeling gear.
“Had the most amazing once in a lifetime experience with Whale Dream. We were lucky to spot an entire family of whales. The best part was that the crew was very respectful of the whales and kept a distance from them. While there are other Read more”
Speedboat to Île aux Bénitiers for dolphin swims, Crystal Rock snorkeling, and a 3-course BBQ lunch with drinks in Mauritius.
“We had such a great day out. Our guide was amazing. We swam with the dolphins. Then our guide took us to snorkel. Although the weather wasn’t the best, we were still able to enjoy our day. Lunch was fantastic. There was just a lot of waiting time but it gave us the opportunity to…”
Early sunrise kayak off Mauritius in Tamarin Bay to spot spinner and bottlenose dolphins, with a river backup route if none appear.
“A wonderful sunrise and a great guide, unfortunately no dolphins- but that‘s wildlife”
Swim with wild dolphins and listen for whales by hydrophone on a small-group speedboat morning in Mauritius. Snorkel, soft drinks included.
“Great experience- very respectful staff and very knowledgeable people. I felt like we were both caring for and mindful of the wildlife and as such we had a great - and respectful- experience. The team were fantastic and made us feel very safe. Thanks for all your work, it was magical!”
Mauritius full-day boat tour: dolphin swim, Crystal Rock snorkeling, Ile aux Benitiers BBQ lunch, hotel transfer from Trou d'Eau Douce.
“What an amazing experience. Everything was beautiful. Crystal rock is stunning. The food was excellent.”
Snorkel and swim with dolphins off Tamarin Beach on a speedboat tour with pro guidance, life vests, and marine views, for about 2 hours.
“The fruit juices mentioned in the service were the only thing missing. But great activity! We were really impressed. An unforgettable moment”
