The 7 Snorkeling Trips in Ile aux Benitiers That Earn Their Price

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.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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4.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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5.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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6.Private Île aux Bénitiers Boat: Dolphin Snorkeling & Lobster

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours Top rated

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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7.Private Dolphin Swim/Snorkeling & Lunch on Benitiers island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours on a private speedboat from your Mauritius accommodation to Tamarin Bay and Île aux Bénitiers. You will watch and swim with dolphins, snorkel at Crystal Rock, admire Le Morne, and eat a three-course BBQ lunch with drinks. English and French crew, hotel transfers, and equipment are included.

“Trevligt och bra ordnat! Vi var här i mitten av December, och när det gäller simma med delfiner och snorkling är det bra men inte fantastiskt beroende på att det var mycket andra turister samtidigt. Hade i och för sig inte väntat mig något annat men med mer privat simtur som nog skulle kunna gjorts om vi varit ute en timme tidigare. Det var många som ville göra samma sak samtidigt så alltså en hel del andra turister. Vi var på en privat tur med baar vår familj - rekommenderas starkt om man har möjlighet.”

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