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10 Best Dolphin & Whale Watching Tours In Mauritius

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The 10 best dolphin & whale watching tours in Mauritius. What to expect from each, who runs it, and what you'll pay before you book.

10 Best Dolphin & Whale Watching Tours In Mauritius

Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat - The Dolphin Swim Briefing and Approach Rules (Why It’s More Than Safety Talk)

1.Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

Most Popular★ 4.5

Swim with spinner and bottlenose dolphins off Mauritius’ Black River, then spot whales from a speedboat and snorkel the reef.

“What an amazing experience! We saw 5 sperm whales (1 calf), and swam with a school of 19 dolphins. The snorkeling stop in the end was great too. Unlike many others, Dolswim is extremely clear about not jumping in the water with the whales and maintaining respectful behavior towards them. Our guides Globis and Conrad…”

595 reviews5 hoursFrom $129by Dolswim LTD

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Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch

Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch - Speedboat Ride and Snorkel Gear: What Happens Before the Dolphins

Whale Dream ltd – Whales watching and swim with dolphins

Whale Dream ltd - Whales watching and swim with dolphins - How the hydrophone hunt improves your odds at sea

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

★ 5.0

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”

308 reviewsFrom $741.51by Whale Dream - Swim with Dolphins and Whale watching excursions in Mauritius

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Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch

Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch - The dolphin swimming part: the rules matter more than the hype

4.Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch

★ 4.3

Speedboat to Île aux Bénitiers for dolphin swims, Crystal Rock snorkeling, and a 3-course BBQ lunch with drinks in Mauritius.

“We loved the experience! You have to be a little bit lucky to see the dolphins down the water but we were quite lucky 🤗 the snorkeling was fantastic and the food was good (with veg options)”

279 reviews6.5 hoursFrom $74by Starline Tours

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Dolphins Encounter and Whale Watching

Dolphins Encounter and Whale Watching - Dolphin Encounter at Dolswim: Rules, Respect, and Real-Time Control

6.Dolphins Encounter and Whale Watching

★ 4.5

Swim with wild dolphins and listen for whales by hydrophone on a small-group speedboat morning in Mauritius. Snorkel, soft drinks included.

“Perfect organised tour and great guides with a lot of respect for the animals compared to other boats we came across. Seen both whales and dolphins,”

153 reviewsFrom $116.31by Dolswim Ltd

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Dolphin Encounters, Ile aux Benitier & Crystal rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer)

Dolphin Encounters, Ile aux Benitier & Crystal rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer) - Crystal Rock near Le Morne: snorkelling with a view

7.Dolphin Encounters, Ile aux Benitier & Crystal rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer)

★ 4.0

Mauritius full-day boat tour: dolphin swim, Crystal Rock snorkeling, Ile aux Benitiers BBQ lunch, hotel transfer from Trou d'Eau Douce.

“From start to finish this was a fantastic excursion and worth every penny! From the transfer to the lunch on the island with some of the best fish we have ever tried. The transfer was on time for pick up and on return back to the hotel, the two guides on the boat were entertaining…”

148 reviewsFrom $111.96by Freshverde Holidays

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Speedboat to Ile aux Benitier: Dolphin Encounter & Lunch

Speedboat to Ile aux Benitier: Dolphin Encounter & Lunch - Starting at Flic en Flac: What the Meeting and Briefing Feel Like

8.Speedboat to Ile aux Benitier: Dolphin Encounter & Lunch

★ 4.2

Speedboat from Flic en Flac to Tamarin Bay dolphins, then Ile aux Benitiers for Crystal Rock views, snorkeling, and a full BBQ lunch.

“À l’abordage aux dauphins au milieu de 30 bateaux, puis un arrêt snorkeling dans un endroit inintéressant. ensuite 3 x le tour de crystal rock et pour finir grillades de poulet / poisson / saucisses de poulet et salade sur l’île au benitier. Boissons comprises uniquement pendant le repas.”

144 reviews6 hoursFrom $70by Mauritius Taxi Service

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Mauritius Le Morne: Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching Tour

Mauritius Le Morne: Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching Tour - 2 hours that actually feel focused

2-Hours Dolphin Excursion in Mauritius

2-Hours Dolphin Excursion in Mauritius - Speedboat hopping: Black River or Tamarin Bay

10.2-Hours Dolphin Excursion in Mauritius

★ 4.5

2-hour wild dolphin snorkeling in Mauritius from JPH Charters. Small groups, speedboat rides, and free reschedule if no dolphins.

“Excellent experience. My wife thoroughly enjoyed it being 6 weeks pregnant. Carl and Allen were really professional, kind and helpful to do their best to ensure our experience reached its maximum potential for mother natures conditions. Carl aRead more”

76 reviewsFrom $63.97by JPH Charters (Point of embarkation)

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