Swim with Dolphins in Mauritius: The 15 Best Trips

1.Whale Dream ltd – Whales watching and swim with dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews Our pick

Leave Rivière Noire at 6am with Whale Dream’s marine crew, using a hydrophone to locate sperm whales and other wildlife. You can watch whales from the boat, swim only with dolphins, and snorkel in clear water. The private boat includes gear, soft drinks, snacks, and a return around 10am.

“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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2.Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour

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

Meet your English-, French-, Urdu-, Spanish-, or Hindi-speaking crew at Tamarin Beach for a briefing and a two-hour speedboat trip. Watch dolphins in open water, enter when instructed, and snorkel with provided gear. Captain Jérôme is one named crew member, and light 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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3.Speedboat to Ile aux Benitier: Dolphin Encounter & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 144 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Join a six-hour west-coast speedboat trip from Flic en Flac to see dolphins in Tamarin Bay, visit Crystal Rock, snorkel, and eat a barbecue lunch on Ile aux Benitiers. Pickup is optional, and English or French instruction is available.

“Très satisfaite de cette activité, j’avais pris le transport avec, il est arrivé à l’heure. Nous avons attendu 10 minutes que tous les monde arrivent. Dans le speedboat, Nous étions une petite +/-18 de personnes enfants inclus. c’était pas surchargé mais il n’en fallait pas plus. Direction les dauphins. On se retrouve en effet autour d’un amas de bateau, mais notre guide a préféré laisser la full passer plutôt que d’étouffer les dauphins. Nous avons eu la chance de pouvoir nager avec. Puis direction le lagon avec de sublimes poissons. L’eau n’était pas très clair car il avait plus la veille mais très satisfaisant quand même, on a nager avec…”

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4.Ocean Swim with Dolphins

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

Meet the English or French-speaking crew near Martello Tower Museum at 7:30 AM for breakfast, then take a speedboat to see dolphins, snorkel at the Aquarium, photograph Crystal Rock, and enjoy a BBQ with drinks on Île aux Bénitiers.

“Ich habe mir vorgestellt im ruhigen klaren Wasser dahinzutreiben und Delfine zu beobachten. Die Wirklichkeit ist leider ganz anders . 10 - 15 Schnellboote Jagen die Delphine durch die Bucht und wenn man Na genug dran war , musste man aus dem Boot springen . Es gab 3 Versuche - dann war Schluss . Es war eher eine Jagd , als ruhiges Schwimmen im Wasser . Im Anschluss der Besuch der Insel war sehr schön. Es gab ein leckeres BBQ und man hatte ausreichend Zeit zum Schwimmen , relaxen oder Sonnen .”

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5.Dolphin Encounter, Trou aux Cerf and Grand Bassin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 7 hours · from $135

Spend about 2.5 hours seeking wild dolphins off Black River, with time for snorkeling if conditions allow. Then visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, and Chamarel. Guides such as Rajen and Nitesh add island context, while hotel pickup keeps the day simple.

“Due to bad weather our trips was postponed 2 days. Th dolphin trips was alittle disappointing as if seemed that the chances of seeing dolphins before we borded the boat was very slim. We sailed out but after about 30 mins the captain decided that we werent going to see any dolphins and we were taken very quickly back to shore. The rest of the trip was very good our guide made sure w saw most of the island and that we visited all the interesteing sights. Giving information on the the various atteactions we visited and things we came across during the drive. Unfortunately he only spoken English which…”

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

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

Meet The Friendly Dodo at La Balise in Grande Riviere Noire for an early two-hour boat trip along Mauritius’s west coast. Izel and the skipper look for spinner and bottlenose dolphins, explain how to approach them, and provide masks, fins, fruit, and water. The group is limited to eight people.

“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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7.Shared Dolphin Encounter in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 58 reviews · from $58

Meet at 7:00 am on La Jetée Road in Grande Riviere Noire for a 2.5-hour boat trip near wild dolphins. Your guide explains respectful viewing, provides snorkel gear and water, and may lead you into the sea when conditions allow. The trip ends with snorkeling on a coral reef.

“We left early in the morning to see and swim with the dolphins. The crew was very motivated and ambitious to find them. We were lucky and could swim with the dolphins. The boat was not too big with a capacity of 10 people max. Of course this is one of the main tourist attractions of Mauritius and therefore there are many boats around to see the dolphins.”

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8.Wild Dolphin Encounter with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 46 reviews · 2h 30m · from $114

Start with an early private hotel pickup and head to Mauritius’ west coast for 2.5 hours at sea. You’ll watch wild bottlenose dolphins, enter the water when conditions allow, and snorkel near the coral reef if time remains. Choose a private or shared boat experience.

“Activité moyenne, un départ de l'ouest pour se retrouver au sud au niveau du Morne. Une cohorte de bateau, à priori pas de règles d'approches, on se jette à l'eau dans une cohue, au bon vouloir d'un coup de chance pour voir furtivement les dauphins. Remonter dans le bateau est compliqué, entre la faible accessibilité et l'état de la mer. Je ne me suis pas senti en sécurité, se retrouver à l'eau avec tous les autres speedboat à proximité. Seul point positif, le transfert aller et retour, chauffeur parfaitement à l'heure, agréable, véhicule propre.”

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9.Mauritius Dolphin Encounter and Geographic Marvels Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 43 reviews · 8 hours · from $143

Start early at Tamarin Bay for a shared wild-dolphin boat trip, then tour Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, Alexandra Falls, and Chamarel by private taxi. English and French service is available, with guide Shiva especially praised for his island knowledge.

“Der var ingen stress, vi var 5 Pers. Og vi brugte så meget tid vi havde lyst ved hver oplevelse.”

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10.Wild Dolphin Encounter & Snorkeling Adventure – Mauritius.

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · from $65

Set out around 7:30 AM from Mauritius for a shared speedboat trip to dolphin waters, followed by snorkeling near the coast. A licensed crew provides masks, fins, and conservation guidance. Dolphin swims are limited to 4 or 5 people at a time. 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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11.Private Swim with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2h 30m

Set out from Grande Rivière Noire on a private speedboat with an English- or French-speaking guide. Watch wild dolphins, swim only under safety guidance, then snorkel above a coral reef. The early 7 a.m. departure is the best bet for a calmer, more organized outing.

“Our family had an amazing experience swimming with the dolphins. The captain on the boat was excellent, he took us to multiple locations to give us the best possible chance to get amongst the dolphins. His final spot was excellent, pod of dolphins numbering about 25 /30, he put the boat in the desired position and told us when to go for it. We got really close to the dolphins with everyone experiencing being surrounded by the dolphins. The captains local knowledge was superb and I thought the price was excellent for a party of 8 people. To actually get right in amongst the dolphins was an amazing experience for…”

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

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

Meet at La Preneuse at 7:45 for breakfast, then follow Mauritius’ west coast by speedboat. Watch and swim with wild dolphins, snorkel at The Aquarium, enjoy a BBQ on Île aux Bénitiers, and stop at Crystal Rock. John and the other skippers provide safety gear and guidance in English or French.

“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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13.Full-Day Swimming with Dolphins and Casela Nature Park Tour in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $101

Start with hotel pickup, then head to La Preneuse Beach for a speedboat trip and open-sea dolphin swim, with a chance of whales. Later, spend about three hours at Casela Nature Park, where entry and optional activities cost extra. Snorkel gear and round-trip transport are included.

“First off our driver was so nice .. the rest of the trip not so much. The “swimming with dolphins” consisted of jumping off a speeding boat into murky water to catch a glimpse of dolphins. The tour was not ALL day, the driver picked us up at our hRead more”

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14.Private Dolphin Encounter and Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 5 hours

Set out from Grande Riviere Noire on a five-hour private speedboat trip for up to six people. Swim near dolphins, snorkel over a coral reef, then watch for humpback or sperm whales. English and French guides provide safety briefings, gear, water, and soft drinks.

“Two guides on the boat were very nice, but rules of company horrible (wearing life vest during swimming with dolphins) made us impossible to swim under water and take the pictures. We saw many people on other boats (other conpanies) and not wearing vests.”

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15.Private Speed Boat Tour and Dolphin Encounter at Ile aux Benitier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $312

Spend 6 to 7 hours on a private speedboat from Mauritius’s west coast, swimming with dolphins, snorkeling at Crystal Rock, viewing Le Morne, and eating a three-course lunch on Ile aux Benitiers. Hotel pickup, drinks, cocktails, and a vegetarian option are available.

“This experience was awful from befinning to end. Upon arrival, our transfer driver handed us over to the skipper of the boat who didin't even greet us, he just turned around and started walking along the beach towards the boat. This young Read more”

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