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.
Swim with spinner and bottlenose dolphins off Mauritius’ Black River, then spot whales from a speedboat and snorkel the reef.
“Everything is great, it's just a pity we didn't find any whales, but we had a pretty good ride on a speedboat”
Swim with dolphins off Tamarin, stop at Crystal Rock, then relax with a local BBQ lunch on Île aux Bénitiers in Mauritius.
“Gregory & Peanut were absolutely amazing crew on the boat. They made sure we saw everything that was promised in the description and even more! Absolutely recommended.”
Half-day whale and dolphin tour off Mauritius with early 6am hydrophone spotting, ethical encounters, dolphin swimming, and snorkeling gear.
“Our excursion with Whale Dream Ltd was absolutely breathtaking! The passionate team prioritizes both customer experience and marine conservation, offering ethical dolphin swimming and whale watching off Mauritius' west coast.”
Speedboat to Île aux Bénitiers for dolphin swims, Crystal Rock snorkeling, and a 3-course BBQ lunch with drinks in Mauritius.
“Top guides! He told us to dive at the perfect timing. I have got the dolphins right in front of me. 🤩”
Mauritius whale watching by speed boat with hydrophone tracking, live commentary, and respectful distances for photos. 2.5 hours.
“The two guides on board were so helpful and informative, lucky to see loads of whales and overall, such excellent value. Highly recommended.”
Swim with wild dolphins and listen for whales by hydrophone on a small-group speedboat morning in Mauritius. Snorkel, soft drinks included.
“Highly recommended.Was very nice. Very nice staff helped us with everything. Went down to the water to watch dolphins. Regarding whales, we saw at least seven units. Three of them are really close to the boat.”
Mauritius full-day boat tour: dolphin swim, Crystal Rock snorkeling, Ile aux Benitiers BBQ lunch, hotel transfer from Trou d'Eau Douce.
“This trip was amazing, we saw the dolphins and had many opportunities to jump in and swim with them & we also saw humpback whales. The snorkelling was unreal, the water was crystal clear and there was lots of fish around. Good food for the bbq, simple but perfect end to the day. On the…”
Speedboat from Flic en Flac to Tamarin Bay dolphins, then Ile aux Benitiers for Crystal Rock views, snorkeling, and a full BBQ lunch.
“Delfíni, příroda, barbecue”
Private Le Morne dolphin watching with early departures, dolphin-friendly boat etiquette, and lagoon snorkeling (up to 2 people).
“We were alone with Ben and fellow skipper Thierry. Everything was very smooth - they were there on time, the boat was spacious enough and comfortable. There was some shade would we have needed it, and we found dolphins quickly. Thierry was the one piloting the boat and kept us well away from the dolphins…”
2-hour wild dolphin snorkeling in Mauritius from JPH Charters. Small groups, speedboat rides, and free reschedule if no dolphins.
“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 :)”
