15 Tamarin Tours Worth Booking

1.Guided Kayak Tour on Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 268 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55Our pick

Start at Tamarin Bay and paddle upstream through calm river water and mangroves with a French or English-speaking guide. You may see monkeys, moorhens, ducks, crabs, and flying foxes. Guides such as Gilles, Rowin, Mat, and Beatrice add local stories, wildlife facts, and a relaxed pace.

“we had an wonderful time, Giles was an excellent host. he took his time to explain about the natural habitat the culture and we had an amazing kayaking experience with him. River Tamarin is an amazing place to kayak!!”

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2.Guided Kayak Tour with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 2h 30m · from $64

Set out early from Tamarin Beach with a guide in English or French. Paddle for about two hours through Tamarin Bay, watching for spinner and bottlenose dolphins without chasing them. If the dolphins stay away, follow the river route instead. Guides including Theo, Yan, Mathieu, and Gilles are praised for calm, friendly local insight.

“Fantastic experience to observe dolphins by kayak, way way better than going through boats that are ruining environment and experience afterwards. Jeremy was a amazing local guide. Strongly recommend”

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3.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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4.Afternoon Guided Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $48Top rated

Meet at Tamarin Bay Surfschool Mauritius at 1:30 pm for a small-group kayak trip on the calm Tamarin River. Guides such as Matt, Rowin, Jeremie, Batrice, and Steeve share local stories and point out the river’s natural setting. The group is capped at eight, and the outing returns to the starting point.

“O passeio foi bastante agradavel, excelente paisagem, sem risco, baixa adrenalina. O monitor Rowin muito alegre, animado, deu animação ao grupo.”

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5.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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6.Guided Sundowner Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 1h 30m · from $64

Paddle north along Mauritius’s calm Tamarin River as the afternoon light fades. Your guide, such as Rowin, Yudish, Jeremie, or Yan, sets an easy pace, shares local nature details, and serves a cold drink as sunset colors spread across the water. Meet at Tamarin Bay, beside the surf school.

“Very friendly guide, made us very comfortable. Would highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting the west coast!”

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7.La Preneuse: Dolphin Swimming and Snorkeling Speedboat Trip

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

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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8.Guided Sunrise Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49

Meet your French- or English-speaking guide at Tamarin Bay Surf School for a 90-minute sunrise paddle. Learn basic kayaking, watch light gather behind Rempart and the 3 Mamelles, and look for birds, monkeys, and flying foxes. Guides including Eliza, Rowin, and Roshwin lead small groups of up to 10, with kayaks and life vests provided.

“C'était une suberbe belle expérience que je recommande à toutes personnes qui veulent vivre une expérience unique à Maurice dans l'intimité et le calme qu'offre ce cadre à Tamarin. Notre guide, Eliza, était au top, un vrais ptit sucre”

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9.Afternoon Guided Kayak Activity on the Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $49

Start at Tamarin Bay at 1:30 pm and paddle upstream with an English- or French-speaking guide. The calm route follows two river arms beneath leafy trees, with views of Rempart, Trois Mamelles, and La Tourelle. Guides such as Gilles and Jérémie help beginners and point out monkeys, crabs, birds, and flying foxes.

“Wonderful & Amazing experience. Our guide Mr Gulles was really patient & helpful. We’ve really enjoyed our tour🙌🏻 Scenic view of mountains & mangroves. Resourceful & revitalizing”

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10.Tamarin Bay: Beginners Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $109

Start at the Tamarin dive center with safety paperwork, equipment instruction, and pool practice. Then take a boat to calm, shallow water for a supervised scuba session, often reaching about 7 meters and lasting more than 30 minutes. English and French instruction, equipment, insurance, and water are included.

“Na een uitleg op kantoor gingen we direct de zee op. Na 10 minuten kwamen we op de duiklocatie aan. Best spannend maar de begeleiders waren heel vriendelijk en goed. Mooie ervaring.”

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11.Wild Dolphin Encounter & Snorkeling Adventure – Mauritius.

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · from $65

Leave around 7:30 AM from Mauritius for a shared speedboat trip to wild dolphin areas, then snorkel in clear water with a licensed crew and guide. Water entry is limited to four or five people at a time. Gear is supplied, though your own mask and fins may fit better. Pickup costs extra.

“We had a great trip, saw the dolphins, and even got to swim with them. However, the description of the trip said there were only 7 people on the boat, but we were 9 adults, 2 kids, and 2 guides. But the boat wasn't too crowded anyway. We'd book this trip again anytime”

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12.River Guided Kayak Tour with Monkeys

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $35Best value

Join Lakaz Kayak Ltd for a three-hour guided paddle on Mauritius’s Rempart River near Tamarin. English- and French-speaking guides such as Kenan and Cedric lead small groups of up to 10 through mangroves, looking for wild monkeys and local wildlife. No kayaking experience is needed, and some outings include meditation, mangrove planting, and a beach swim.

“Cedric was very friendly and welcoming. He explained a lot about Mauritius and the mangrove ecosystem. The equipment was in good shape and the tour very relaxing. Thank you for this nice experience.”

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13.Mauritius Guided Sunrise Kayak Tour on the Tamarin River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $42

Join Yanature for a two-hour sunrise kayak on Mauritius’s Tamarin River. Guides such as Mathieu, Yan, Gilles, Fred, Rowin, and Yudish lead small groups from Tamarin Bay Surfschool. Expect calm water, bird song, mountain views, and possibly dolphins. Kayak, life vest, and mobile ticket are included. Breakfast is not.

“We had the best time even tho we had to get up early. Mathieu our guide was so nice, would definitely recommend going with him. We managed to see a few dolphins and enjoyed the sunrise.”

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14.L’île des Deux Cocos Island Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $260

From your hotel, travel by boat from Mahebourg to Île des Deux Cocos for seven hours of beach time, snorkeling, swimming, and Blue Bay Marine National Park views. A French or English-speaking host, cool towel, signature cocktail, BBQ buffet, and unlimited drinks are included. Driver Sailen has earned special praise for his warm service.

“un'esperienza unica, fantastica, tutto perfetto, driver Sailen gentilissimo, accoglienza sull'isola eccellente, cibo buonissimo con gamberoni, calamari e tantissime pietanze gustose ma delicate,, drink a volontà, servizio davvero impeccabile, spiaggia meravigliosa, snorkeling piccolo ma molto bello, villa privata extra lusso aperta per poter fare qualche foto all'interno, ci tornerei tutti i giorni, termine che sintetizza tutto "pura felicità '”

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15.Private Dolphin Snorkeling Tour. Equipment available Free.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews

From Tamarin Beach, Alibaba or Jean Luc guides your private speedboat toward wild dolphins. You can swim and snorkel under close supervision, with gear, water, juice, and soft drinks included. The boat is for your group of up to four, and timing or snorkel locations may be adjusted when possible.

“Top guide! Despite the fact that we got lost and were late, the guide waited and gave us a great tour. We were able to see many dolphins up close—a truly amazing experience!”

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