8 Boat Tours in Ile aux Benitiers to Build a Day Around

1.Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

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

You’ll leave early by hotel transfer for a speedboat ride from the west coast, watching and swimming near wild dolphins before snorkeling at Crystal Rock. After views of Le Morne, enjoy a three-course BBQ, local drinks, and beach time on Île aux Bénitiers. Guides such as Yan, Alex, Lulu, and Kevin are praised for friendly, careful service.

“The waiting initially on the beach was unorganised!! and left standing for nearly an hour, otherwise once we got going the guys on the speedboat were brilliant, lots of fun and informative. The BBQ on the island was good but be aware there is only one toilet for a lot of people!!!!!!!”

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2.Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Bénitiers: Dolphin watch, Crystal Rock & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 50 reviews · from $121

Spend 7 to 8 hours on Mauritius’ southwest coast, watching for wild dolphins at Tamarin Bay, swimming near Crystal Rock, and relaxing at Ile aux Bénitiers. A barbecue, drinks, hotel pickup, and local music are included. The crew sets a cheerful tone, but boat condition, snorkeling equipment, and dolphin-watching practices can vary.

“The crew were fantastic. Food was delicious. You need to amend that snorkelling gear is no longer provided.”

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3.WEST Shared Cruise : OCÉANE Full Day Catamaran Ile aux Bénitiers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $69Best value

Set out from Grande Riviere Noire at 9:00 am on a shared catamaran capped at 32 people. Watch for dolphins in Tamarin Bay, snorkel near Black River, photograph Crystal Rock, then visit Ile aux Bénitiers. A BBQ lunch, drinks, trained crew, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure make this a practical full-day sea trip.

“Great crew always ready to help with any queries you may have. Managed to see some dolphins. Snorkeling in clear waters. Food was good and drinks where always topped up. Enjoyed the day. Thank you Oceana Team”

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4.Full Day Catamaran Cruise on shared basis to Bénitiers Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $90Top rated

Sail from Grande Rivière Noire to Tamarin Bay for dolphin watching, snorkel in the lagoon, eat a crew-prepared barbecue near Crystal Rock, and visit Bénitiers Island. This six-hour shared cruise includes drinks and snorkeling gear, but not hotel transfers or towels.

“Sortie À éviter même si l équipage a été très sympa on a passé la journée en mer sans rien faire aucun intérêt aucune explication on part du port et puis on vous dit que les dauphins sont trop loin et qu on peu pas y aller alors que tous les aRead more”

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5.Private Speed Boat Tour and Dolphin Encounter at Ile aux Benitier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $312

You’ll leave from Mauritius’s west coast around 6:45 am for a private speedboat outing with dolphin swimming at Tamarin Bay, snorkeling at Crystal Rock, views of Le Morne, and a 3-course lunch on Ile aux Benitiers. Hotel pickup, drinks, cocktails, and a vegetarian meal option are included.

“This experience was awful from befinning to end. Upon arrival, our transfer driver handed us over to the skipper of the boat who didin't even greet us, he just turned around and started walking along the beach towards the boat. This young Read more”

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6.Private Catamaran Cruise & Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours aboard a catamaran off Mauritius’s West Coast, watching for dolphins in Tamarin Bay, snorkeling near La Preneuse, swimming by Crystal Rock, and enjoying a BBQ with unlimited drinks. The trip leaves L’Estuaire Marina at 9:15 AM and includes time on Île aux Bénitiers.

“Super journée bateau, l’équipage est super et la vue sublime !”

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7.Private Île aux Bénitiers Boat: Dolphin Snorkeling & Lobster

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours

Spend about seven hours on a private speedboat from Le Morne with your own group of up to four. Meet dolphins in the southwest lagoon, snorkel at Crystal Rock beneath Le Morne Mountain, then eat lobster, prawns, fish, chicken, salads, and banana flambé on Île aux Bénitiers. Skipper Patrice is praised for his attentive, easygoing service.

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8.WEST : OCÉANE Private full day cruise to Ile aux Benitiers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Set out from Grande Riviere Noire at 9:00 am with Océane Cruises for a private seven-hour catamaran day. Captain Robert and his crew take you to Tamarin Bay, Black River, Crystal Rock, and Ile aux Benitiers, with dolphin watching, snorkeling, lunch, and time on the island. The boat returns to the starting point.

“Wow, what an outstanding day with Oceane! Fabulous crew -nothing was too much for them. Superb snorkelling, scrumptious food, a dream come true! Thank you for making our holiday in Mauritius extra special!”

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