The 15 Best Dolphin Tours in Ile aux Benitiers

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.Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch

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

Meet your licensed crew at Tamarin Public Beach for a speedboat trip in search of dolphins. Swim and snorkel when conditions allow, stop at Crystal Rock, then eat a local BBQ on Ile aux Benitiers. Guides may include Gregory, Peanut, Atish, Jonathan, or Jordan. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and a change of clothes.

“Gregory & Peanut were absolutely amazing crew on the boat. They made sure we saw everything that was promised in the description and even more! Absolutely recommended.”

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

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

Start with hotel pickup and a speedboat ride from Flic en Flac or Tamarin. Learn dolphin approach rules, snorkel near Crystal Rock, then eat a three-course barbecue and relax on Ile aux Benitiers. Guides such as Oliver, Brian, and Ashish have earned praise for friendly, careful service, though dolphin encounters can be crowded.

“A lovely morning seeing the dolphins and the beach for the bbq is beautiful!! Ashish the driver and the boys were wonderful!”

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

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

You’ll ride a speedboat from Flic en Flac into Tamarin Bay for a dolphin encounter, snorkeling, and a look at Crystal Rock. Then you’ll eat a generous barbecue on Ile aux Benitiers, with drinks included during lunch and Le Morne Mountain in view. Hotel pickup is optional.

“There were too many boats near dolphins, so it was hard to catch them. The lunch on the island was good, so nice trip overall if you ignore too many people near dolphins. But we had a pick up and they failed to pick us on time (hour delay), so the driver had to rush us to the meeting spot. The driver was pretty scary thanks to this.”

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5.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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6.West: Swim wz dolphins, Crystal Rock, Lunch Benitiers island

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · from $72

Join a morning boat trip from west Mauritius for a chance to swim with wild dolphins, snorkel near Crystal Rock, and eat a Creole-style barbecue on Ile aux Bénitiers. The tour runs roughly 7:30 am to 2 pm, with equipment, boat drinks, lunch, and island drinks included. Hotel transfers cost extra.

“Une merveilleuse croisière, les guides ont bien pris le temps pour qu’on puisse profiter de chaque moment (nage avec les dauphins, nage à proximité du Cristal Rock et temps libre sur l’île).”

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7.Benitier Island – Swim Dolphins – Speedboat & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 40 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

Set out early from Tamarin with a small group, swimming near wild dolphins before snorkeling in a clear lagoon. Cruise past Crystal Rock to Benitier Island for a BBQ of grilled fish, chicken, salads, drinks, and flambéed banana. English and French guides, including Gael and Éloïc, lead the trip.

“O plavání s delfíny se v tomto případě nedá vůbec mluvit.. konkrétně tato část výletu probíhala davovým naháněním delfínů desítkami lodí, kdy ve chvíli, kdy už se vám podaří některého vidět, lepíte se přitom na X dalších lidí, co vyskočili z lodi za vámi.. pro mě konkrétně to byla ukázka nehumánního chování k přírodě ze strany organizátorů. Zbytek výletu jsme brali s humorem, ostrov funguje pouze pro turistické účely a jedou na něj cca ve stejný čas úplně všechny ostatní lodě, takže je celkem přelidněný. Nejvíc mě bavila samotná plavba s výhledem na ostrovy. Jestli máte pocit, že takový výlet potřebujete zažít, doporučuji koupit ten uplně nejlevnější možný, vzhledem k…”

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8.Dolphins Swim and Ile Aux Bénitiers with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · from $73

Meet at Tamarin Public Beach for an early speedboat ride to spot spinner and bottlenose dolphins in the Black River area. You can enter the water, snorkel over coral, then enjoy lunch, drinks, and a BBQ on Ile aux Bénitiers. Guides such as Lolo and Bryan are praised for friendly service and careful boat handling.

“Lolo et Bryan ont été parfaits tout au long de la sortie. Qualité de pilotage et mise à l'eau pour les dauphins topissime. Bbq copieux. Ambiance conviviale et sortie inoubliable.”

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9.Île aux Bénitiers Snorkeling with Dolphins + Seafood Lunch

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

Meet at Tamarin Public Beach for a small-group speedboat trip into Mauritius’s southwest lagoon. You’ll look for dolphins, snorkel beside Crystal Rock with Le Morne Mountain in view, eat a barbecue lunch on Île aux Bénitiers, and relax on the beach. Crew members including Jean Yves and Jason have been praised for friendly, careful service, though timing and boat coordination can vary.

“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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10.Snorkel with Dolphins, Lunch on Benitiers island, Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $64Best value

Meet at Tamarin at 7:30 am for a small-group speedboat trip to dolphin waters in Tamarin Bay. Swim or snorkel with guidance from the crew, stop at Crystal Rock, then enjoy a BBQ, salad, drinks, and beach time on Ile aux Benitiers. Equipment and life jackets are provided.

“I had an amazing experience snorkeling with dolphins, enjoying a delicious lunch on Benitiers Island, and speeding through the waters by speedboat. The dolphins were incredible up close, the island lunch was fresh and delightful, and the speedboat added an exciting touch to the adventure. A perfect day—10/10!”

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11.Full Day Dolphins Watching Ile aux Benitiers & Crystal Rock

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 22 reviews · 6 hours · from $159

Set out from La Preneuse around 8:00am for a six-hour west-coast speedboat trip. You will look for spinner and bottlenose dolphins in Tamarin Bay, snorkel near Crystal Rock, eat a barbecue lunch on Ile aux Bénitiers, and enjoy views of Le Morne Brabant. Hotel transfers, gear, drinks, and an English or French crew are included.

“Très déçus. Le bateau était surchargé (20 personnes), et 20 autres bateaux autour du petit groupe de dauphins. Les distances de sécurité n’étaient pas respectées : certains touristes plongeaient directement sur des dauphins. L’impression d’un harcèlement collectif plutôt que d’une observation respectueuse. Sans compter la mise en danger avec les autres bateaux autour des baigneurs. Nous avons eu la chance de faire la même activités dans d’autre pays où le respect des animaux était une priorité et cela est beaucoup plus appréciable pour eux comme pour nous. Le transfert nous à déposer avec plus d’1h d’avance (20/30minutes de trajet), dommage pour le réveil à 5h30. En résumé, mal organisée et…”

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12.Fully Day Tour: Dolphin Encounters, Crystal Rock at Benitiers Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $107

Spend about seven hours on Mauritius’s west coast, swimming near dolphins, snorkeling at Crystal Rock with views of Le Morne, and eating a three-course halal BBQ on Benitier Islet. Hotel pickup, equipment, transport, and unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included. The group is capped at 14, though beachside boat arrangements can be busy.

“We were picked up at our ship promptly and delivered to the beach for our day on the water. Our two-man crew were great. We visited the dolphins with no rush to leave and then went snorkeling. Afterward we had a great bbq lunch on the beach. Everyone was happy with everything.”

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13.Dolphins: Private, Snorkel, CrystalRock, ileoBenitiers,lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven private hours off Mauritius with dolphin swimming near Tamarin, snorkeling gear, Crystal Rock, and a natural aquarium. Your speedboat then reaches Ile aux Benitiers for grilled chicken, fish, chips, salad, and drinks. The crew can adjust timing and stops, with guides speaking English or French. Pickup costs extra.

“Fantastisch! Geen haast & ze doen echt je best om het zo goed naar je wensen mogelijk te maken. Vriendelijke jongens !”

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14.Exclusive:full-day/Dolphins watch& swimming Crystal Rock+Bbq

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $293Top rated

Meet your skipper at Le Morne Public Beach for a private boat day with Lydia Boat Mauritius. Watch wild dolphins, swim with an in-water guide, snorkel near Crystal Rock, admire Le Morne, and eat lobster, prawns, fish, oysters, and sea urchins on Bénitiers Island. Drinks and snorkel gear are included.

“The best trip I could ask for. Do not hesitate to book this trip. Lydia boat were amazing from start to finish. It really is a once in a life time experience. From start to finish the trip was incredible. We swam with dolphins and sea turtles, snorkelled in a tropical aquarium and to top it off had the best seafood lunch on a beautiful island. We had freshly caught oysters and sea urchins as well as prawns and lobster. Book this trip it will not disappoint.”

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15.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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