Mauritius · BLACK RIVER TOURS

The 11 Best Black River Tours & Day Trips

11 tours  ·  from $58 a head

Black River gives you the dolphin fleet on one side and the national park gorges on the other. These 11 sort the boat mornings from the forest walks, with prices, pickup notes and how long each really takes.

Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat - The briefing sets the tone for the dolphin encounter
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Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

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

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

Swim with wild dolphins, watch sperm and humpback whales, and snorkel coral reefs on a five-hour speedboat trip from Black River, Mauritius.

“Die Guide did a very good job. We saw everything we wanted to see! Most imported - he took v3r4 good care of the animals. He was very careful and kept a secure distance to the animals! Thank you for that nice experience!”

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Port Louis Market, Botanical Garden -Northern Mauritius Tour - Port Louis Market: start with the island’s everyday life
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Port Louis Market, Botanical Garden -Northern Mauritius Tour

2.Port Louis Market, Botanical Garden -Northern Mauritius Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 164 reviews · 9 hours

Explore northern Mauritius on a private nine-hour tour covering Port Louis, Pamplemousses, beaches, rum tasting, temples, and the Red Church.

“We had an amazing experience with Sameer. He is truly one of the best! Professional, friendly, and goes above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly. You can really feel his passion for what he does. If you’re looking for someone reliable and trustworthy, don’t hesitate!”

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

3.La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

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

Swim near wild dolphins off Mauritius, snorkel in a fish-filled lagoon, and ride a speedboat from La Preneuse for a lively two-hour outing.

“We had an incredible experience swimming with the dolphins with Andy and Miguel. Their expertise and passion made the excursion not only educational but also unforgettable. The dolphins' playful interactions and the guides' personalized attention created a magical day and they know when and where to get the best encounters. I highly recommend this tour for anyone seeking a unique and enriching adventure.”

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Grande Riviere Noire: Boat Tour and Swimming with Dolphins - A new boat and a small group
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Grande Riviere Noire: Boat Tour and Swimming with Dolphins

4.Grande Riviere Noire: Boat Tour and Swimming with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 2 hours · from $70Top rated

Swim with wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins off Mauritius on a small sunrise boat tour with snorkeling gear, fruit, and water.

“GENIAL ! Un grand merci à Izel et son skipper pour leur gentillesse et leur professionnalisme. Très respectueux des dauphins contrairement à d’autres bateaux que nous avons pu voir, ils ont tout fait pour que chaque personne puisse profiter et voir au mieux les dauphins. Je recommande vivement ! Encore un grand merci !”

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Mauritius: Wild Dolphin Encounter with Hotel Transfers - Swimming With Wild Dolphins
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Mauritius: Wild Dolphin Encounter with Hotel Transfers

5.Wild Dolphin Encounter with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 46 reviews · 2h 30m · from $114

Swim with wild dolphins off Mauritius, snorkel by a coral reef, and enjoy private hotel transfers in this 2.5-hour morning trip.

“Very nice, we drove from the other side of the island, the driver picked us up, drove us there and after the trip drove us back, we didn’t have to worry about anything, they took care of everything. Spotted dolphins, went snorkeling and even got a fun ride with the speed boat. Definitely worth it!”

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West: Swim wz dolphins, Crystal Rock, Lunch Benitiers island - What the dolphin swim is really like
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West: Swim wz dolphins, Crystal Rock, Lunch Benitiers island

Southwest of Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise w/ Snorkeling - Tamarin Bay and the dolphin search
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Southwest of Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise w/ Snorkeling

7.Southwest of Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise w/ Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · from $85

Cruise Mauritius’ west coast by catamaran, watch for dolphins, snorkel at L’Harmonie, enjoy a BBQ lunch, and relax on Île aux Bénitiers.

“A perfect day! Very cozy, the crew was great, compared to the other boat tours that were around, this was the biggest boat with more than enough space for everyone. We'd book it again right away”

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Mauritius: Guided Tamarind Falls Hike with Hotel Transfers - An early pickup gets you to the trail at the right time
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Mauritius: Guided Tamarind Falls Hike with Hotel Transfers

Dolphins & Whales, Private Tour Snorkeling - Searching for dolphins in open water
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Dolphins & Whales, Private Tour Snorkeling

Dolphins & whale watching - What the small motorboat means on the water
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Dolphins & whale watching

10.Dolphins & whale watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Swim near wild dolphins, watch sperm and seasonal humpback whales, and snorkel off Mauritius on a small west-coast boat trip.

“It was a great experience, to go deep into the sea to watch dolphins and whale. They gave ample time around dolphins, moving around to go near them, and then took us to baby whales spot first, and then sperm whales next. It was amazing to watch them swim so close. Guide was jovial and spoke well. A bit expensive, but overall it was a great experience.”

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Mauritius: Private Swim with Dolphins - Finding dolphins in their natural setting
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Mauritius: Private Swim with Dolphins

11.Private Swim with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2h 30m

Swim beside wild dolphins off Mauritius, then snorkel a coral reef on a private 150-minute speedboat trip from Grande Rivière Noire.

“Touristenfalle!!! Über 20 Bote verfolgen einige Delfine. Tierquälerei hoch 3!!!! Ein schreckliches Durcheinander, mussten beim Schnorcheln Angst haben überfahren zu werden. Sehr schlechte Sicht Unterwasser. Nicht zu empfehlen!!!!!!!!!!!”

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