Mauritius · WHALE WATCHING
Sperm whales hold off the west coast and humpbacks pass through between roughly July and October. The 13 below cover the boats, the swim-with permits and the combined dolphin mornings, priced and honest about sightings.
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!”
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!”
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”
Watch whales off Mauritius on a small speedboat, using a hydrophone to locate sperm and seasonal humpback whales along the west coast.
“We were lucky to spot multiple pairs of Sperm whales. The guide was very helpful and informative. The whole experience was a memorable one”
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”
Review of Mauritius Eco Whales Quest, a small-group boat trip with early departures, sperm and humpback whale sightings, and mixed dolphin conditions.
“The guides/sailors of the boat did not give any introduction of themselves the /tour /guide we were in silence the whole trip. They did not explain the type of whales we were seeing or even the location of where we were. The was not as advertised as per what was stated as inclusive. We did not receive any drinks, masks or fins to swim. The pictures implied we would be swimming with whales , hence instructing us to bring snorkelling equipment however we were informed once we sighted the whales, we would not be swimming with them. We were not offered an alternative place to swim either, swimming was indicated…”
A private Mauritius speedboat trip for dolphin snorkeling, whale watching, Crystal Rock, and natural aquarium swimming, with useful cautions.
“We saw both Dolphins and Whales, guide captain (Ali) was great.”
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.”
Private Mauritius whale watching with an oceanographer, sperm whales, dolphins, snorkeling, snacks, and a stable six-person speedboat.
“We have done several trips with Vassen over the years and this again did not disappoint. As an oceanographer, he is incredibly knowledgeable and so thoughtful about Mauritius and the challenges faced by marine ecosystems.”
Swim near wild dolphins, listen for whales with a hydrophone, and explore Mauritius waters on a private half-day boat tour.
“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”
Private Mauritius speedboat trip with dolphin swimming, reef snorkeling, and whale watching, plus drinks, guides, and a six-person group limit.
“Rigtig god tur. Guiderne var gode til at informere om turforløbet og vi syntes de tog meget hensyn til delfinerne/hvalerne når de sejlede efter/rundt om dem ift. mange af de andre både, hvor det virkede som om man nærmest jagtede dem og stressede dem.”
Review of Lydia Boat Mauritius, a private half-day dolphin tour with swimming, snorkeling, Le Morne views, and an eco-friendly approach.
“It was absolutely amazing! Our hosts were top! The boat was great! The variety of activities was perfect. The BBQ was very generous and tasted great, our table on the island was the neatest of all) and we were not hurried, really took our time to enjoy every moment. Recommend!! Recommend!! Recommend!!”
Private Mauritius speedboat tour with dolphin and whale swimming, breakfast, snorkeling and a four-hour lagoon cruise for up to four people.
“Esperienza magnifica!! Abbiamo visto le balene, nuotato con i delfini e fatto snorkeling sulla barriera corallina! Skipper e aiutante super bravi e disponibili, Consigliatissimo!!!”
Pick a jetty, a plateau road or a market morning.
