Swimming with Dolphins in Mauritius: The 15 Best Trips

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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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.Whale Dream ltd – Whales watching and swim with dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews Top rated

Leave Rivière Noire at 6am on a private boat for whale watching, dolphin encounters, and snorkeling. The crew uses a hydrophone to locate sperm whales and follows Mauritius rules: you may swim with dolphins, but not whales. Boats, gear, soft drinks, and snacks are included for up to four people.

“Had the most amazing once in a lifetime experience with Whale Dream. We were lucky to spot an entire family of whales. The best part was that the crew was very respectful of the whales and kept a distance from them. While there are other Read more”

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4.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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5.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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6.Ocean Swim with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 125 reviews · 6 hours · from $93

Meet at 7:30 AM near Martello Tower Museum for a speedboat trip to Black River, where you can watch dolphins and enter the water when conditions allow. Snorkel at the Aquarium, photograph Crystal Rock with Le Morne behind you, then enjoy a BBQ, drinks, and free time on Île aux Bénitiers. English and French guides lead the outing.

“What an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience! The day started off with a tasty light breakfast (fresh bread, tea, coffee & juice) before setting off on a speedboat ride to see a pod of playful spinner dolphins. We were able to jump in and swim with the dolphins at 3 different spots, with snorkel gear provided. We then stopped off at a snorkelling spot for 15 mins, where we could swim along the coral reef and see all kinds of colourful tropical fish. We had a quick spin around the tiny island Crystal Rock on the way to Île aux Benitiers, where we spent a good 2-3 hours exploring the wonderful market…”

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7.Grande Riviere Noire: Boat Tour and Swimming with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Join The Friendly Dodo in Grande Riviere Noire for a roughly two-hour sunrise trip along Mauritius’s west coast. Izel and the skipper take up to eight participants out in a new boat to look for spinner and bottlenose dolphins, with time to swim and snorkel nearby. Bring swimwear, a towel, and dry clothes. Dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.

“GENIAL ! Un grand merci à Izel et son skipper pour leur gentillesse et leur professionnalisme. Très respectueux des dauphins contrairement à d’autres bateaux que nous avons pu voir, ils ont tout fait pour que chaque personne puisse profiter et voir au mieux les dauphins. Je recommande vivement ! Encore un grand merci !”

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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.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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13.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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14.Private Swim with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2h 30m

Meet your guide at La Jetée Road in Grande Rivière Noire for a private speedboat outing among wild dolphins. After a safety briefing, you can enter the sea when conditions allow, then snorkel over a coral reef. English and French guidance, gear, water, soft drinks, and lifejackets are included.

“Touristenfalle!!! Über 20 Bote verfolgen einige Delfine. Tierquälerei hoch 3!!!! Ein schreckliches Durcheinander, mussten beim Schnorcheln Angst haben überfahren zu werden. Sehr schlechte Sicht Unterwasser. Nicht zu empfehlen!!!!!!!!!!!”

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15.Swim with Dolphins Full-Day with Lunch/Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $96

Meet at La Preneuse for breakfast, then ride a licensed speedboat to watch and swim with wild dolphins. Snorkel at The Aquarium, eat a beach BBQ on Île aux Bénitiers, and stop at Crystal Rock. English and French guides lead the day, with optional private hotel transport.

“super activité, la nage avec les dauphines c'était super beau. l'île de bénitier c'est vraiment à faire on a passé un très bon moment. je recommande”

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