MAURITIUS · ISLAND
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The 10 best tamarin tours in Mauritius. What to expect from each, who runs it, and what you'll pay before you book.
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.”
Paddle the Tamarin River from Tamarin Bay. Beginner-friendly guided kayaking with wildlife, history stories, and a relaxed pace.
“The duration of the tour was satisfying and made it even better with an awesome guide.”
Early sunrise kayak off Mauritius in Tamarin Bay to spot spinner and bottlenose dolphins, with a river backup route if none appear.
“This is the best way to see the dolphins by far! Good pricing and a sustainable and friendly way to get close to the dolphins, we left early so it was generally just our kayaking group in the water, we were lucky to see the dolphins up close and jumping out of the water. The…”
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”
Kayak the Tamarin River at sundown with cold drinks and a friendly guide. West-coast sunsets, mangroves, and calm water.
“Gilles was our guide and he was so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. He made the whole experience great for our family of 4. It was a wonderful experience with a stunning sunset in a beautiful safe location. highly recommended!!!”
Swim with dolphins off La Preneuse, guided by timing tips, then snorkel Mauritius west-coast reefs on a fast 150-minute speedboat.
“Great experience, excellent guides and saw lots of dolphins. Got close enough to almost touch them.”
Swim with wild dolphins off Mauritius, snorkel crystal lagoons, cruise Crystal Rock, then BBQ on Île aux Bénitiers for a full day on the water.
“The communication from the tour operator could be much better when contacting them and trying to confirm your booking and meeting point, etc. The boat was overbooked with not enough seating space for everyone. The food was delicious and very generous with the drinks included.”
Sunrise kayak on Mauritius’ Tamarin River: learn basics, spot monkeys and flying foxes, and hear Tamarin history. $49.
“We were on a sunrise Kayaking with Eliza. Unfortunately it was too cloudy to see the sunrise, but it is part of the business if you deal with mother nature. But Eliza brought us into the “jungle”. We saw monkeys, flying foxes. She was very helpful and told us many about the nature around us.…”
Half-day Tamarin speedboat tour in Mauritius for dolphin swimming, Crystal Rock snorkeling, and halal lunch on Benitiers Island.
“No dolphins (understandable, but this boat wasn't really suitable for rougher seas). The boat was too slow (only one engine). Snorkeling at a well-known spot near the hotel, so nothing new. Lunch was fine. Long wait on the island. Promised a second snorkeling trip, but it didn't happen. Returned later than indicated.”
Early morning boat trip in Mauritius to swim with wild dolphins and snorkel clear water, with pickup options and shared-group rotations.
“We had a great trip, saw the dolphins, and even got to swim with them. However, the description of the trip said there were only 7 people on the boat, but we were 9 adults, 2 kids, and 2 guides. But the boat wasn't too crowded anyway. We'd book this trip again anytime”
