Mauritius · SPEEDBOAT TOURS

The 15 Best Speedboat Tours in Mauritius

42 tours  ·  from $47

A speedboat trades deck space for time in the water and a smaller group. The 15 below compare the dolphin runs, the five islands circuits and the Benitiers days on price, duration and what lunch looks like.

Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat - Swimming with spinner and bottlenose dolphins
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Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

1.Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 595 reviews · 5 hours · from $129Our pick

Set out from Grande Riviere Noire on a speedboat with up to 14 passengers and two skippers. Swim with spinner and bottlenose dolphins, watch whales from the boat only, then snorkel over a tropical reef. Guides explain safe, low-impact wildlife practices. Expect spray, bumpy water, and no guarantee of whale sightings.

“Alan made us feel extremely safe and well looked after. He explained how you should not go too close to the whales as it distresses them, and he obeyed all the correct procedures. We were able to see amazing whales without emotionally harming the animals, unlike other companies we saw. As for the dolphins, again they made sure it was safe for us to enter the water and the experience was utterly magical.”

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Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ - Starting at Shandrani Beach
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Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

2.Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 429 reviews · 7 hours · from $147

Spend seven hours on a fast, comfortable speedboat along Mauritius’s southeast coast. Snorkel with tropical fish, see a shipwreck and lighthouse, visit Grand River South East waterfall, and eat grilled chicken and fish on Île aux Cerfs. Guides such as Hans, Giovanni, and Nathaniel are known for lively hosting and local stories.

“I strongly recommend this trip. We had booked this activity for one day and that day the weather was bad and we changed for another day after speaking with Genaro. The two guides at the boat were very kind and helpful. Everything was perfect. We did exactly what it is in the description. We had the opportunity to do parasailing and it was amazing!”

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Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch - The speedboat ride from Flic en Flac
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Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch

3.Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 279 reviews · 6h 30m · from $74

Join a small group of up to 15 people from Flic en Flac for a fast boat trip to see and swim with dolphins, snorkel near Crystal Rock, and visit Île aux Bénitiers. Guides such as Brian and Steven keep the day friendly and safety-minded, with a BBQ lunch, drinks, and beach time included.

“we had amazing Time during the tour. our captan cared everybody will be able to see the dolphins”

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Mauritius: Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs with Lunch - Leaving Trou dEau Douce by speedboat
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Mauritius: Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs with Lunch

4.Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 158 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Chez Tino Restaurant in Trou d'Eau Douce, then take a speedboat to Ile aux Cerfs, the Grand River South East waterfall, and a beach BBQ. Lunch includes fish, chicken, salad, pasta, fruit, and drinks. Expect sun, boat spray, sand, and limited time on the island.

“Troppo tempo a pranzo Sarebbe meglio più tempo nell’isola dei cervi”

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5 Islands Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle + Lunch & Drinks - Ile aux Cerfs begins the island-hopping route
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5 Islands Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle + Lunch & Drinks

5.5 Islands Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle + Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 156 reviews · 9 hours · from $125

Spend nine hours racing across Mauritius’s east-coast lagoon by speedboat, with stops at Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East, Ile aux Phares, Blue Bay, Ile aux Aigrettes, and nearby islets. You’ll snorkel at Blue Bay Marine Park, look for turtles and dolphins, visit a waterfall, enjoy a beach BBQ, and have drinks included. Groups are limited to eight, with private boats possible for four or more.

“guide pilote bateau tres sympa et explication parfaite du délai au depart rdv 07h55 depart a 08h50... sinon repas tres bon et copieux,decouverte par la mer ou sur terre des îles,snorkeling dans un aquarium géant!!!”

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Mauritius: Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour - Swimming With Dolphins That Keep Moving
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Mauritius: Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour

6.Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 147 reviews · from $49

Meet your captain and guide at Tamarin Beach for a briefing, then ride by speedboat into open water to watch and swim with dolphins in their natural habitat. You may return to the boat and move on before swimming again, depending on where the dolphins go. Snorkeling gear, life vest, and drinks are included.

“The fruit juices mentioned in the service were the only thing missing. But great activity! We were really impressed. An unforgettable moment”

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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

7.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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From Blue Bay: Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ - Starting with Blue Bay Marine Park snorkeling
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From Blue Bay: Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ

8.Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 7 hours · from $106

Set out from Blue Bay at 9:30am with English or French-speaking skippers for a full day on Mauritius’ southeast coast. You’ll snorkel in Blue Bay Marine Park, visit an old lighthouse, see the Grand River South East waterfall and its monkeys, enjoy a fish or chicken BBQ, and stop again near Ile aux Aigrettes before returning at 4pm.

“Deux skippers qui prennent soins de la clientèle, avec un bateau confortable et non surchargé. Malgré le temps capricieux, ils ont réussi à nous faire passer une super journée. Le repas du midi est également délicieux.”

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La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour - Finding dolphins in open water
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La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

9.La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Meet your skipper at La Tour Martello on La Preneuse beach for a two-hour speedboat trip along Mauritius’ west coast. Look for wild dolphins, swim if conditions allow, then snorkel in a lagoon with supplied masks and fins. Guides including Feliciano, Andy, and Miguel are praised for their friendly help and care around the animals.

“We had some fun, and also got lucky. Besides swimming with the dolphins, we saw a mother and a cab of sperm whales. The guys on the boat where serious and funny enough!”

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Ile aux Cerfs: Island & Waterfall Speedboat Tour with Lunch - What the speedboat ride is really like
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Ile aux Cerfs: Island & Waterfall Speedboat Tour with Lunch

10.Island & Waterfall Speedboat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 6 hours · from $55

From Trou d’Eau Douce, your skipper takes you by speedboat to Grand River South East waterfall, Ile aux Cerfs, and Ilot Mangenie. You get swimming and beach time, a barbecue lunch with drinks, and French, English, Urdu, Hindi, or Arabic support. The boat ride is fast, scenic, and weather dependent.

“L’excursion à l’Île aux Cerfs est globalement une belle expérience, mais il faut savoir que l’île est très touristique et un peu surcotée. Les plages sont jolies, mais ne correspondent pas forcément aux images de plages paradisiaques qu’on voit souvent sur les photos promotionnelles. La sortie jusqu’à la cascade est vraiment sympa, avec la présence de quelques singes qui ajoutent un petit côté sauvage à la visite. Le repas proposé était très bon, un vrai point positif de la journée. En revanche, l’organisation pour quitter l’île est un peu compliquée : il y a énormément de bateaux et de prestataires différents, ce qui rend parfois difficile de savoir exactement quelle…”

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Speed boat to Ile aux Cerfs: Full day incl Lunch & Transfer - From your hotel to Trou d’Eau Douce
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Speed boat to Ile aux Cerfs: Full day incl Lunch & Transfer

11.Speed boat to Ile aux Cerfs: Full day incl Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 59 reviews · 7 hours · from $90

Travel by private vehicle from your Mauritius accommodation to Trou d’Eau Douce, then speedboat across the east coast lagoon to Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll have beach time, visit Grand River South-East Waterfalls, and enjoy a three-course BBQ lunch with drinks and live guitar and jambé music. Vegetarian meals are available by request.

“Day trip was very relaxing since there was no hurry to visit other places. The vegetarian food was ample and with good taste.”

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La Preneuse: Dolphin Swimming and Snorkeling Speedboat Trip - Swimming near dolphins in their natural setting
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La Preneuse: Dolphin Swimming and Snorkeling Speedboat Trip

12.La Preneuse: Dolphin Swimming and Snorkeling Speedboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 54 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47Best value

Meet your guide at La Preneuse Beach at 7:30 a.m. for a 150-minute speedboat trip to Mauritius’s west coast dolphin grounds. You may jump into the water when dolphins are nearby, then snorkel with provided equipment over coral and fish. Small groups are possible, but conditions and dolphin behavior vary.

“petit groupe avec un capitaine fort sympathique. malheureusement beaucoup de bateaux ce matin là pour apercevoir les dauphins.”

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Full Day Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Trip With Hotel Transfers (Private or Shared) - Grand River South East Waterfall is the scenic opener
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Full Day Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Trip With Hotel Transfers (Private or Shared)

13.Full Day Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Trip With Hotel Transfers (Private or Shared)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews · from $127

Spend about six hours exploring Mauritius by private hotel transfer and speedboat. See Grand River South East Waterfall, watch for monkeys and fruit bats, enjoy a barbecue lunch with drinks at Ilot Mangenie, then relax on Ile aux Cerfs. Shared and private tour options are available.

“The day was one of the highlights of our trip. Everything was well planned and executed. The driver picked us up on time, was very obliging and friendly. The boat driver was bo different. He made us very comfortable and catered to our needs. The food was excellent. Overall it was a tour well worth the money.”

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Mauritius: 5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ - Mangroves and the Grand River South East Waterfall
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Mauritius: 5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ

14.5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

Spend seven hours on Mauritius’s east coast with a bilingual guide such as Kenny or John. Cruise mangroves, see GRSE Waterfall, pass historic islands, snorkel with tropical fish, enjoy drinks and a chicken-and-fish BBQ, then relax at Île aux Cerfs. The boat can be intimate, but island stops depend on tides and protected-area rules.

“excellente activité... Tout etait bien juste un peu plus de temps ...je recommande.. excellente journée et belles rencontres”

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Mauritius: Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Tour with Lunch & Drinks - Through Mauritius’s mangrove channels
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Mauritius: Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Tour with Lunch & Drinks

15.Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Tour with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 41 reviews · 6 hours · from $65

Join a six-hour speedboat trip from Trou d’Eau Douce to Île aux Cerfs. You’ll pass through mangroves, stop at Grand River South East Waterfall, swim in calm lagoon water, and eat a beachside BBQ with drinks. Hotel transfers, snorkeling, and water sports cost extra.

“Escursione troppo troppo turistica. L’isola dei cervi è molto bella, ma chi come me ha la macchina ed ha visto tutte le spiagge dell’isola, forse non vale la pena. Il tutto si svolge con un trasferimento terra ferma isola, 3 ore liberi e poi visita di una piccola cascata e pranzo in un isolotto, molto Mr. Robinson.”

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