Snorkelling in Mauritius: The 15 Best Trips Over the Reef

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

★★★★★★★★★★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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2.Trou d’Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,052 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Race Mauritius’s southeast coast by speedboat, visit five islands, snorkel, spot wildlife, chase waterfalls, and enjoy a beach BBQ for $100.

“We saw turtles dolphins and monkeys. Would definitely recommend it”

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3.5 East Coast Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 267 reviews · 7 hours · from $85

Speed across Mauritius’ east coast, visit five islands, snorkel in clear water, see a historic lighthouse, and enjoy a beach BBQ lunch.

“Good full day trip, you also get a bit of speed so it's not just a boring boat ride”

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4.Blue Bay: Half-Day Snorkeling Trip with Creole Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 262 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Snorkel two Blue Bay Marine Park sites, cruise by glass-bottom boat, and enjoy Creole food and drinks on Ile des deux Cocos.

“It was a lovely trip. We went snorkeling twice, lunch was also very tasty. Make sure to bring high SPF suncream and also, the ,,white umbrella" at meeting point isn't always open and also isn't white, it's light green! But you can ask anyone and they'll show you. I would ho again anytime!”

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5.Blue Bay: Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat Visit and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Best value

See Blue Bay Marine Park by glass-bottom boat, then snorkel among tropical fish and coral for one hour at a friendly, affordable price.

“Saw lovely corals and the guide talked about them - very interesting. Then moved to snorkelling area and saw beautiful fish. One of the best parts of the short trip was the obvious way the marine life was been respected and conserved in blue bay - well done and appreciated by me!”

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6.5 Islands Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle + Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 156 reviews · 9 hours · from $125

Cruise five east-coast islands by speedboat, snorkel at Blue Bay, meet wild monkeys, and enjoy beach BBQ, drinks, and waterfalls in Mauritius.

“guide pilote bateau tres sympa et explication parfaite du délai au depart rdv 07h55 depart a 08h50... sinon repas tres bon et copieux,decouverte par la mer ou sur terre des îles,snorkeling dans un aquarium géant!!!”

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7.Snorkeling Excursion in Blue Bay Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 126 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Explore Blue Bay Marine Park by glass-bottom boat, then snorkel among coral and fish on this affordable one-hour Mauritius outing.

“Great tour guide, great snorkeling spot. I would always recommend this snorkeling adventure with Totof Tours in Blue Bay!”

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8.Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 120 reviews · from $127

Full-day Mauritius catamaran cruise to GRSE Waterfall and Ile aux Cerfs with snorkeling, BBQ lunch, drinks, hotel transfers, and beach time.

“The taxi ride from hotel to the boat was great experience . The snorkeling was pathetic. Food was average and the drinks ok . Really not worth the money paid .”

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9.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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10.5 island tour all inclusive with Ile aux cerfs and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $103

Cruise Mauritius from Trou d’Eau Douce to GRSE Waterfall, Lighthouse Island, Blue Bay snorkeling, and Ile aux Cerfs with lunch included.

“It was a great day out, Joey was incredibly fun, knowledgeable and kind! I did think for a full day it finished a little bit early but I had great fun!”

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11.Snorkeling with Turtles & Port Louis Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 61 reviews · 5 hours

Swim with turtles at Trou aux Biches, then taste dholl puri, samosas, and Alouda on a guided Port Louis food walk.

“Der gemeinsame Gang über den Markt in Port Louis.”

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12.La Preneuse: Dolphin Swimming and Snorkeling Speedboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 54 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Swim with dolphins off Mauritius on a 150-minute speedboat trip from La Preneuse, with snorkeling, a guide, and small-group options.

“The captain made every effort to ensure each person had an opportunity to see the dolphins, he went the extra mile when there was one lady who didnt see the dolphins up close yet and allowed her another opportunity to jump in and she saw it. The guide was also guide and am excellent swimmer which put me at peace while in the water as I am not a strong swimmer.”

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13.5 Islands Speedboat Cruise incl. Snorkeling in Blue Bay + Lunch at Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $110

Review of Mauritius’ 5-island speedboat cruise with Blue Bay snorkeling, Ile aux Cerfs lunch, waterfalls, drinks, and practical booking tips.

“2 problem with this trip: I booked for the French guide but only to be assigned to the English group; the trip stopped at a no-one-there-and-nothing-to-see island for lunch, no issue with that except that we were forced to stay there for a 2.5 hRead more”

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14.Southwest of Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise w/ Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · from $85Top rated

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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15.Île aux Bénitiers Snorkeling with Dolphins + Seafood Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 28 reviews · 9 hours · from $80

Swim near wild dolphins, snorkel at Crystal Rock, enjoy a seafood barbecue, and relax on Île aux Bénitiers in Mauritius.

“Plus courte que prévu. On devait rentrer à 16h, on est rentré 2 heures plus tôt. Un peu dommage. On serait bien rester un peu plus sur l’île pour farnienter.”

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