The 5 Swimming with Turtles Tours in Mauritius That Earn Their Price

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

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

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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2.Snorkeling with Turtles & Port Louis Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 61 reviews · 5 hours

This five-hour private outing pairs a boat trip from Trou aux Biches with turtle snorkeling and a guided Port Louis food walk. You’ll visit the Central Market, taste dholl puri, samosas, seafood, curry, roti, and Alouda, and hear local stories from an English or French-speaking guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off cover the whole island.

“Baboo - our driver - was such a good guy. He was very informative and kind, which made us feel safe and appreciated. We saw a turtle and swimmed with it for half an hour. Furthermore the Port Louis trip was good and Well excecuted. 5 stars from Clara and Simon.”

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3.Snorkeling with turtles Le Transporteur speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your skipper in a green Le Transporteur shirt at Grand Baie public beach for a private two-hour speedboat trip to Trou aux Biches. You will receive snorkeling gear, snacks, and soft drinks, then swim in search of turtles and colorful fish. French and English guidance is available.

“We saw Dolphins and Seaturtles on the tour. We felt save on the boat and Live-vests were provided on request. In General it must be mentioned that once a seaturtle is spotted, it‘ll attract a lot of boats and it can become pretty crowded.”

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4.Turtle Swim and North Discovery Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 25 reviews · 6h 30m · from $115Best value

Spend a full day exploring northern Mauritius by comfortable vehicle and boat. Swim with turtles near Trou aux Biches, visit Cap Malheureux and Grand Baie, relax at Mont Choisy Beach, and explore the Pamplemousses botanical garden. English and French guides, hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, and drop-off are included.

“activité toujours présente sur le site; disponibilité de l'activité donc paiement effectué. aucun retour ni téléphonique ni whatsapp de l'organisateur. bataille avec GYG pour le remboursement. extrêmement malhonnête !”

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5.5 Islands All-Inclusive Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9 reviews · 9 hours · from $125

Spend nine hours on a small speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce, visiting five east-coast islands, Grand River South East, and Blue Bay Marine Park. You’ll snorkel, look for dolphins and sea turtles, eat a beach BBQ, and relax at Ile aux Cerfs. The boat holds up to eight people, with guides in five languages when available.

“Es gibt nichts zu bemängeln, Super Tour, schnelles sauberes Boot mit sehr gutem Skipper- Sino,, insgesamt 6 Gäste, es war ein außergewöhnlicher schöner Tag! Vielen Dank und beste Grüße”

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