Category Dolphin Watching

Mauritius · DOLPHIN WATCHING

Swimming with Dolphins in Mauritius: Top 15 Trips

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Spinner dolphins rest in the bay off Tamarin most mornings, and the boats leave at first light to meet them. Compare the trips here: small boat against loaded catamaran, which add Île aux Bénitiers and Crystal Rock afterwards, what each costs, and the skippers who keep a respectful distance instead of chasing.

Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch - Pickup and the early start from La Preneuse or Flic en Flac

1.Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,635 reviews · 7 hours · from $115The first to book

Swim with wild dolphins, snorkel Crystal Rock, and enjoy a beach BBQ lunch on Île aux Bénitiers with hotel pickup in Mauritius.

“It was a great trip and a wonderful experience. I really liked that our guide was taking care about nature. We saw Dolphins and the stops for swimming were nice🌞 Our Captain did have a lot experience. A wonderful day!”

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Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat - Dolphin swim: what the guides coach, and why it changes the experience

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 595 reviews · 5 hours · from $129

Speedboat dolphin swim and coral snorkeling in Mauritius, with respectful whale watching for sperm and humpback whales.

“Alan made us feel extremely safe and well looked after. He explained how you should not go too close to the whales as it distresses them, and he obeyed all the correct procedures. We were able to see amazing whales without emotionally harming the animals, unlike other companies we saw. As for the dolphins, again they made sure it was safe for us to enter the water and the experience was utterly magical.”

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Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch

Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch - Swimming with dolphins: what to expect from a regulated experience

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

Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter - Early-morning dolphin watching, then supervised swimming for 1.5 hours

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · from $225Best rated

Private Mauritius boat day for dolphins and snorkeling, plus oysters, sea urchins, and a seafood BBQ with drinks, near Le Morne.

“Our trip to Bénetier Island was a breathtaking experience. We were able to swim with dolphins and snorkel in the lagoon with turtles and many beautiful fishes. The barbecue at Bénetier was excellent and couldn't have been better. Many, many thanks to our great guides Navy and Ivan, who did everything to give us a perfect day :)”

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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 search works at sea

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · from $741

Sunrise whale watching off Mauritius with a hydrophone, then ethical dolphin swimming and snorkeling on a private half day boat tour.

“Good and trustworthy company for the whales tour. They are taking deposits from clients so you know for sure that the trip will take place. Other companies are often cancelling the trips last minute so Whale Dream is a safe choice. 😊”

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Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch

Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch - Swimming With Dolphins Without the Chaos

Tamarin: Guided Kayak Tour with Dolphins

Tamarin: Guided Kayak Tour with Dolphins - Your 150-minute kayak flow, from meeting point to paddling the bay

Dolphins Encounter and Whale Watching

Dolphins Encounter and Whale Watching - Ethical Dolphin Time at Dolswim: Rules First, Then Water

8.Dolphins Encounter and Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 153 reviews · from $116

Mauritius speedboat tour mixing ethical dolphin swimming and hydrophone whale watching, plus reef snorkeling. Soft drinks included, small group.

“trip was perfect from the start….despite the long taxi ride across the Island it was worth every penny and minute. The crew were great, we encountered dolphins quickly and I swam inches from them until they out ran me:) Then to the whales - we were very very lucky straight away a school of Sperm 🐳 for an hour we floated and watched with awe. Thank you for the most stunning experience….. go if you can and be lucky…….”

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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) - Pickup to Speedboat Time: Where the Day Really Begins

Mauritius: Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour

Mauritius: Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour - Meeting on Tamarin Beach and the Briefing That Sets Expectations

Speedboat to Ile aux Benitier: Dolphin Encounter & Lunch

Speedboat to Ile aux Benitier: Dolphin Encounter & Lunch - From Flic en Flac to Tamarin Bay: Your Morning Flow

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 144 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Speedboat from Mauritius to Ile aux Benitiers for open-ocean dolphin swimming, Crystal Rock views, snorkeling, and a 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.”

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Mauritius: Ocean Swim with Dolphins

Mauritius: Ocean Swim with Dolphins - The Speedboat Ride: A Morning Run That Sets the Tone

12.Ocean Swim with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 125 reviews · 6 hours · from $93

Swim with dolphins in Mauritius, then snorkel the Aquarium reef, tour Crystal Rock, and enjoy a BBQ on Île aux Bénitiers in one 6-hour trip.

“Ich habe mir vorgestellt im ruhigen klaren Wasser dahinzutreiben und Delfine zu beobachten. Die Wirklichkeit ist leider ganz anders . 10 - 15 Schnellboote Jagen die Delphine durch die Bucht und wenn man Na genug dran war , musste man aus dem Boot springen . Es gab 3 Versuche - dann war Schluss . Es war eher eine Jagd , als ruhiges Schwimmen im Wasser . Im Anschluss der Besuch der Insel war sehr schön. Es gab ein leckeres BBQ und man hatte ausreichend Zeit zum Schwimmen , relaxen oder Sonnen .”

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Mauritius Le Morne: Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching Tour

Mauritius Le Morne: Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching Tour - The 2-hour format: briefing, spotting, then repeated water time

13.Mauritius Le Morne: Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 2 hours · from $344

Early-morning dolphin watching and snorkeling off Le Morne, Mauritius, for a small private group with possible turtles.

“Amazing experience! Ben & Stefano were fantastic guides. The trip was one of the highlights of our stay. It is definitely worth going early in the morning and on a small, private, more ecological tour like this. It was calm, peaceful and the perfect length. We swam with dolphins, snorkelled and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. A perfect trip. Thank you Ben and Stefano!”

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La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour - The 20-minute speedboat ride over Mauritius’ coast

14.La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

La Preneuse speedboat dolphin watching and lagoon snorkeling, 2 hours with masks and fins included, close wild encounters.

“This was a brilliant experience- well organised and gave us plenty of time to see dolphins both in water and from boat. The crew worked hard to ensure everyone was accommodated. The trip is the right amount of time too. We enjoyed this much more than a full day trip with another company. Also great communication as we had a long drive from other side of island and got stuck in road works. We were impressed with how they managed to work things so that we didn't miss out. Highly recommend!”

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2-Hours Dolphin Excursion in Mauritius

2-Hours Dolphin Excursion in Mauritius - Speedboat hops between Black River and Tamarin Bay

15.2-Hours Dolphin Excursion in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · from $63

Two-hour dolphin swim in Mauritius with snorkel gear, a small group of 8, and free rescheduling 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 :)”

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