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The 15 Best Ile aux Benitiers Tours

23 tours  ·  from $56

The long sandy island off the west coast is the lunch stop on every dolphin morning and a destination on its own. These 15 compare the dolphin combinations, the Crystal Rock stop and the barbecue, priced and timed.

Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch - The early hotel pickup and west-coast departure
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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

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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Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch - What swimming with dolphins is really like
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Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch

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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Dolphin Encounters, Ile aux Benitier & Crystal rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer) - The dolphin encounter: exciting, but not controlled
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Dolphin Encounters, Ile aux Benitier & Crystal rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer)

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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Speedboat to Ile aux Benitier: Dolphin Encounter & Lunch - A speedboat ride that is part of the attraction
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Speedboat to Ile aux Benitier: Dolphin Encounter & Lunch

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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Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Bénitiers: Dolphin watch, Crystal Rock & Transfer - Starting at Rivière Noire and Tamarin Bay
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Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Bénitiers: Dolphin watch, Crystal Rock & Transfer

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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West: Swim wz dolphins, Crystal Rock, Lunch Benitiers island - Starting early from west Mauritius
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West: Swim wz dolphins, Crystal Rock, Lunch Benitiers island

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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Mauritius: Benitier Island - Swim Dolphins - Speedboat & BBQ - Swimming with dolphins in open water
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Mauritius: Benitier Island – Swim Dolphins – Speedboat & BBQ

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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WEST Shared Cruise : OCÉANE Full Day Catamaran Ile aux Bénitiers - Snorkeling over the Black River patch reef
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WEST Shared Cruise : OCÉANE Full Day Catamaran Ile aux Bénitiers

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $69

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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Mauritius : Dolphins Swim and Ile Aux Bénitiers with BBQ - Getting Close to Spinner and Bottlenose Dolphins
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Mauritius : Dolphins Swim and Ile Aux Bénitiers with BBQ

9.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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Île aux Bénitiers Snorkeling with Dolphins + Seafood Lunch - Meeting dolphins in the southwest lagoon
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Île aux Bénitiers Snorkeling with Dolphins + Seafood Lunch

10.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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Snorkel with Dolphins, Lunch on Benitiers island, Speedboat - Watching dolphins in Tamarin Bay
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Snorkel with Dolphins, Lunch on Benitiers island, Speedboat

11.Snorkel with Dolphins, Lunch on Benitiers island, Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $64

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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Full Day Dolphins Watching Ile aux Benitiers & Crystal Rock - Tamarin Bay and the dolphin encounter
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Full Day Dolphins Watching Ile aux Benitiers & Crystal Rock

12.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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Full Day Catamaran Cruise on shared basis to Bénitiers Island - Dolphin watching with realistic expectations
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Full Day Catamaran Cruise on shared basis to Bénitiers Island

13.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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Mauritius: Guided Kayak tour to Benitiers Island - Île aux Bénitiers by kayak
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Mauritius: Guided Kayak tour to Benitiers Island

14.Guided Kayak tour to Benitiers Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2h 30m · from $56Best value

Join a small group of up to 10 for a 2.5-hour guided kayak outing from Le Morne. Paddle toward Benitiers Island, pause for 30 minutes of snorkeling at Crystal Rock, and enjoy views of Morne Brabant. Guides including Yudish, Yan, and Gérémie lead tours in English or French. Morning departures can offer especially quiet water.

“Superbe tour en kayak ! Yan était au top. Nous avons pu profiter du calme de l’île.”

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Fully Day Tour: Dolphin Encounters, Crystal Rock at Benitiers Island - Getting on the Water for the Dolphin Encounter
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Fully Day Tour: Dolphin Encounters, Crystal Rock at Benitiers Island

15.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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