Swimming With Dolphins in Mauritius: The 15 Best Trips

Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch - Speedboat out to the southwest lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,635 reviews · 7 hours · from $115Our pick

Swim with wild dolphins, snorkel at Crystal Rock, enjoy a beach BBQ, and relax on Île aux Bénitiers with hotel transfers across Mauritius.

“A very early pick up 5.45am and then over an hour wait on the beach for the boat didn't feel like a good start but once we were underway the day was everything we wanted and more. We saw dolphins many times, a pod of between 30-50 ! Unfortunately as soon as we got in the water they ducked away and popped up 30 ft away! Definitely playing with us! The guide was respectful of the dolphins and although it was a case of spot them then try and get a little closer this was done gently. We were also lucky enough to see sea turtles, what amazing majestic creatures…”

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Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

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

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

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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Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch

3.Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 511 reviews · from $77

Swim with dolphins off Tamarin, see Crystal Rock, and enjoy a grilled Mauritian lunch on Ile aux Bénitiers for $77.

“Swimming with dolphins and walking near crystal rock. Having amazing lunch spread and also spotting a turtle as bonus!”

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

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

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

Review of Lydia Boat Mauritius, a private dolphin and whale trip with snorkeling, seafood barbecue, drinks, and excellent local guides.

“Amazing trip! Highlight of our holidays. They took great care of us the whole day, taking lots of time to find and swim with dolphins. The lobster lunch was absolutely amazing! On the way back we stopped to swim with a giant sea turtle, which was mesmerizing. Absolutely recommend to book with them!”

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Whale Dream ltd – Whales watching and swim with dolphins

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews

Watch sperm whales and swim with dolphins off Mauritius on a private sunrise boat trip with ethical guides, snacks, and snorkeling gear.

“Had the most amazing once in a lifetime experience with Whale Dream. We were lucky to spot an entire family of whales. The best part was that the crew was very respectful of the whales and kept a distance from them. While there are other Read more”

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Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch

6.Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 279 reviews · 6h 30m · from $74

Swim with dolphins off Mauritius, snorkel near Crystal Rock, enjoy a BBQ lunch on Île aux Bénitiers, and ride a western-coast speedboat.

“We loved the experience! You have to be a little bit lucky to see the dolphins down the water but we were quite lucky 🤗 the snorkeling was fantastic and the food was good (with veg options)”

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Tamarin: Guided Kayak Tour with Dolphins

7.Tamarin: Guided Kayak Tour with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 2h 30m · from $64

Paddle into Tamarin Bay at sunrise, learn about dolphins, and enjoy a respectful kayak encounter with a river route as backup.

“It was a perfect sunrise experience to kayak with our guide, Gilles. He was very knowledgeable and with his calm and friendly personality it matched the peaceful experience, his knowledge of the area was fascinating. The dolphins were a dream come true. We also saw 2 turtles, but they are shy for the camera. We had an amazing time. Well worth it.”

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Dolphins Encounter and Whale Watching

8.Dolphins Encounter and Whale Watching

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

Swim near wild dolphins, watch whales, hear them through hydrophones, and snorkel a reef on this small-group Mauritius speedboat tour.

“When I first arrived in Mauritius, I unfortunately booked a tour through an independent tour operator and was shocked by the unethical practices once on the boat. However, the Dolphins Encounter and Whale Watching trip with Dolswim Ltd exRead more”

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Dolphin Encounters, Ile aux Benitier & Crystal rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer)

9.Dolphin Encounters, Ile aux Benitier & Crystal rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 148 reviews · from $111

Review this Mauritius boat tour for dolphin encounters, Crystal Rock snorkeling, Ile aux Benitiers, barbecue lunch, transport, and key drawbacks.

“This tour should be called harassing dolphins. There will be 2-3 dolphins and over 10 boats with 10-15 people each. The boat will drop you off as close to the dolphin as possible so you can chase after them. This tour will not provide fins becaRead more”

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Mauritius: Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour

10.Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 147 reviews · from $49

Swim with dolphins off Tamarin Beach on a two-hour Mauritius speedboat trip with snorkeling gear, drinks, mountain views, and flexible booking.

“The fruit juices mentioned in the service were the only thing missing. But great activity! We were really impressed. An unforgettable moment”

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Speedboat to Ile aux Benitier: Dolphin Encounter & Lunch

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

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

Review of Mauritius’s $70 speedboat tour to swim with dolphins, see Crystal Rock, snorkel, and enjoy a barbecue on Ile aux Benitiers.

“It was a great experience for us. Great organisation.”

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Mauritius: Ocean Swim with Dolphins

12.Ocean Swim with Dolphins

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

Review of Mauritius dolphin swim, snorkeling, Crystal Rock, and BBQ on Île aux Bénitiers, with honest advice on value and animal welfare.

“Aucun respect des dauphins L’activité est vendue pour du petit groupe , nous étions 25. Quant au déroulement de l’activité, c’est honteux : départ 8h, 20 min de chasse aux dauphins et 20 min de snorkling dans un lieu blindé de monde où les bateaux font des concours de gaz. 3h sur l’île aux benitiers sur laquelle il n’y a rien à voir hormis se baigner au milieu des gaz d’échappement des bateaux.”

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Mauritius Le Morne: Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 2 hours

Swim near wild dolphins, snorkel with turtles, and enjoy a private early morning boat tour from Le Morne, Mauritius.

“The most perfect day with Ben and his skipper!!! Very relaxing, many encounters, deep knowlegde- 100% recommendation :)”

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La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

14.La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

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

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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2-Hours Dolphin Excursion in Mauritius

15.2-Hours Dolphin Excursion in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · from $63

Swim with wild dolphins in Mauritius on a two-hour, small-group speedboat trip from Black River, with gear, guides, and weather cover.

“Excellent experience. My wife thoroughly enjoyed it being 6 weeks pregnant. Carl and Allen were really professional, kind and helpful to do their best to ensure our experience reached its maximum potential for mother natures conditions. Carl aRead more”

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