The 10 Best Dolphin and Whale Watching by Speedboat in Mauritius

1.Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

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

Set out from Grande Riviere Noire on a speedboat carrying up to 14 people and two skippers. After a wildlife briefing, swim with spinner and bottlenose dolphins, watch whales from the boat only, and finish at a coral reef. English and French guides, gear, drinks, and lifejackets are included.

“The activity was brilliant. We were unlucky with the weather on the original day that we booked but the lovely representative helped us secure spaces on the following day and woke up at 5am to update us on the weather. The guides on the day were amazing. I am 6 months pregnant and they went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable throughout the trip amd enjoying myself. We saw whales and my husband swam with dolphins. I could not recommend this trip more highly, it is a brilliant day out and a great company.”

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2.Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch

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

Join a small speedboat group of up to 15 people from Flic en Flac for dolphin watching and swimming, Crystal Rock snorkeling, and a BBQ lunch with drinks on Île aux Bénitiers. Guides such as Brian and Steven have been praised for patient, wildlife-conscious handling. Bring a towel and expect wet, slippery boat conditions.

“the entire activity, with the comfort of the speed boat, the enthusiasm of the staff, the punctuality and the delicious food, it was a great day. we got to see numerous dolphins in their natural habitat.”

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3.Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour

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

Meet your captain and guide at Tamarin Beach for a safety briefing, then ride by speedboat into the open sea to watch dolphins and enter the water when conditions allow. You will use provided snorkeling gear and a life vest, with drinks served onboard. Captain Jérôme is praised for his calm, professional handling. The active format suits confident swimmers.

“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.Speedboat to Ile aux Benitier: Dolphin Encounter & Lunch

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

Meet your skipper at Flic en Flac for a six-hour west-coast outing. After a safety and dolphin-watching briefing, you will spend up to 2.5 hours on the open ocean, then visit Crystal Rock and Ile aux Benitiers. A barbecue lunch, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, snorkeling, and an optional hotel transfer are included.

“Nager avec les dauphins, faie du snorkeleng prés,de la barrière de corail, le repas sur l'ile aux bénitiers...tout état top! in”

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5.La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

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

From La Preneuse Beach, join a French- or English-speaking skipper for a two-hour speedboat outing. Search for wild dolphins, swim if conditions allow, then snorkel among reef fish, lionfish, and perhaps an octopus. Guides such as Feliciano, Andy, and Miguel are praised for their friendly help and eye for good encounters.

“What an excellent experience. Nice boat, clear communication regarding pick-up and meeting points and friendly boatcrew. Super snorkelling with dolphins gave us an once in a lifetime experience with extremely close encounters to these magnificent creatures. I give this boat and crew my best reccomendations for anyone wanting to have a good and eco-friendly tour to the dolphins of Mauritius”

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6.La Preneuse: Dolphin Swimming and Snorkeling Speedboat Trip

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

Meet your guide at La Preneuse Beach at 7:30 a.m. for a 150-minute speedboat trip along west Mauritius. You will look for dolphins in their natural habitat, enter the water when conditions are right, and snorkel with provided equipment. Small groups may be available, and private trips can tailor the outing.

“Great experience, excellent guides and saw lots of dolphins. Got close enough to almost touch them.”

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7.Benitier Island – Swim Dolphins – Speedboat & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 40 reviews · 7 hours · from $88 a head

Set out from Tamarin on a small-group speedboat with an English or French-speaking guide. Look for spinner and bottlenose dolphins, snorkel near coral reefs, pass Crystal Rock, then enjoy free time and a BBQ lunch on Île aux Bénitiers. Guides Gael and Éloïc have been praised for their care, though dolphin encounters can be crowded.

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8.Snorkel with Dolphins, Lunch on Benitiers island, Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $64 a head

Start at Tamarin Beach at 7:30 am for dolphin watching and snorkeling in the bay, then speed by boat to Crystal Rock and Ile aux Benitiers. Your crew provides life jackets and snorkeling gear, serves a barbecue lunch with salad and drinks, and returns you to Tamarin after about 7 hours and 15 minutes. The group is limited to 14 people.

“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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9.Full day Shared Speedboat Tour – South West Lagoon Dolphin Swim

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 13 reviews · from $106 a head

Start with hotel pickup around 6:30 am, then ride a shared speedboat from Flic en Flac or Tamarin to see dolphins in the South West lagoon. Snorkel at Crystal Rock, enjoy a three-course halal BBQ with unlimited local drinks on Ile aux Benitiers, and return by private transfer. The day lasts about 7 to 8 hours, with a maximum of 30 people.

“It's been such a great trip, I have enjoyed every bit of it. Billy and the crew were excellent and took of everyone on the group. Lovely day!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $312 a head

Start with hotel pickup around 6:45 am, then ride a private speedboat from Mauritius’s west coast to swim with dolphins. Snorkel at Crystal Rock, admire Le Morne, and spend four hours at Ile aux Benitiers with grilled seafood, drinks, cocktails, and a three-course lunch. Bring towels, spare clothes, and patience for an early start.

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