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10 Best Whale Watching Tours In Mauritius

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

10 Best 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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Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter

Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter - The early dolphin encounter: why the 7:30-ish hours start fast

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

★ 5.0

Private speedboat dolphin and whale encounter in Mauritius with early swims, snorkeling at Crystal Rock, oyster tastings, and seafood BBQ.

“Thank you guys for an exceptional nature & culinary experience and the most friendly and knowledgeable service! Our family of four could not have hoped for more. All the best for you🤗”

409 reviewsFrom $225.93by Lydia Boat Exclusive Boat Tour

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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.

“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.”

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

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Whale watching

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4.Whale watching

★ 4.5

Mauritius whale watching by speed boat with hydrophone tracking, live commentary, and respectful distances for photos. 2.5 hours.

“The experience in itself is interesting but the tour guides were unfriendly and not very informative. We spent most of the time completely soaked and freezing, due to rough winds, but no one ever informed us that we should bring a change of clothes / ponchos to protect us from the freezing water. Once we…”

166 reviewsFrom $69.79by Dolswim Ltd

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Dolphins Encounter and Whale Watching

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

Mauritius Eco Whales Quest, 3-4 hours Expedition

Mauritius Eco Whales Quest, 3-4 hours Expedition - Boat guide power: why the human touch matters at sea

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

★ 3.7

3-4 hour Mauritius whale quest with small-group boating, English/French guide commentary, soft drinks, masks and fins, and responsible viewing.

“Whale Watching in Mauritius ✨ This tour was absolutely amazing – a true dream come true! 🐋 We were lucky enough to see humpback whales several times during the trip, sometimes up to six or more at once. It was simply incredible to watch these giants so close in their natural habitat. An unforgettable experience,…”

23 reviews3 hoursFrom $223by Travel With Bryan

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Dolphins & Whales, Private Tour Snorkeling

Dolphins & Whales, Private Tour Snorkeling - Crystal Rock and the Natural Aquarium Snorkel

7.Dolphins & Whales, Private Tour Snorkeling

★ 4.2

Private 4-hour snorkel by speedboat in Mauritius to see dolphins and whales, visit Crystal Rock, and swim in a natural aquarium.

“My husband and I had the best morning ever!! We were sadly let down by another outfit the day before, but Ikbal was very responsive with our last minute booking when I contacted him last night and sent his wonderful skipper, Ali and his assistant Bebe to give us the best experience this morning! Ali…”

21 reviews4 hoursFrom $635by VACANCES OH SOLEIL

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Whale Watching and Private Ocean Safari Experience in Mauritius

Whale Watching and Private Ocean Safari Experience in Mauritius - Oceanographer-Led Whale Spotting (Not Just Looking for Spouts)

9.Whale Watching and Private Ocean Safari Experience in Mauritius

★ 5.0

Private whale and dolphin safari from Black River Bay with an oceanographer, a comfy speedboat, and snorkeling near Le Morne in Mauritius.

“My family of six had a fantastic day out with Vassen. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he was a very, interesting and friendly host. We learnt so much about sperm whales, dolphins and sea turtles and he even told us about the elusive Read more”

16 reviewsFrom $850.00by Oceanscape Marine Safari and Whale Watching

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Private Boat Tour from Mauritius

Whale and Dolphin Watching Private Boat Tour from Mauritius - Whale hunt: using hydrophones to find sperm whales

10.Whale and Dolphin Watching Private Boat Tour from Mauritius

★ 5.0

Private boat in Mauritius for dolphin swims, reef snorkeling, and a whale hunt with hydrophones. 4.5 hours from Grande Riviere Noire.

“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”

14 reviewsFrom $691.07by Dolswim Ltd

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