Snorkeling Speedboat Trips in Mauritius: Our Top 11

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

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

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce in a speedboat limited to eight people. Visit Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East, Ile aux Phares, Blue Bay Marine Park, Ile aux Aigrettes, and nearby islets. You’ll snorkel, look for turtles and dolphins, eat a beach BBQ, and enjoy included drinks. Private boats may be available for groups of 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.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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3.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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4.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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5.5 Islands Speedboat Cruise incl. Snorkeling in Blue Bay + Lunch at Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $110 a head

Join Island Cove Mauritius for a seven-hour east-coast speedboat trip capped at 18 people. You’ll visit Ile aux Cerfs, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile aux Aigrettes, Blue Bay Marine Park, and Grand River South East, with snorkeling gear, lunch, snacks, drinks, and an open bar included. Skipper Andy has earned warm praise for his energy.

“The energy and the sympathy of the skipper Andy, beautiful experience. I enjoy every single moment of the day.”

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6.Snorkeling with turtles Le Transporteur speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $394 for the boat, seats 5

Set out from Grand Baie with Le Transporteur Speed Boat for a private two-hour ride to Trou aux Biches lagoon. You will receive snorkeling gear, snacks, and soft drinks while searching for turtles and colorful marine life. English and French guides, including Sumil, lead the trip. Sea conditions affect the route and wildlife sightings.

“🌟We had an amazing time on our snorkeling trip, thanks to our guide, Sumil. He was incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful from start to finish. Before we even entered the ocean, he put in so much effort to help us get close to the turtles, which made the experience even more special. We were also provided with water, cool drinks, and cookies afterward, which was a thoughtful touch. To top it all off, Sumil surprised each of us with a very cool souvenir tote bag. It was such a kind gesture and made the day feel even more memorable. We absolutely loved our trip and would highly recommend this trip!”

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7.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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8.5 Islands Private Speedboat w/ Snorkeling + Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 18 reviews · 9 hours · from $498 for the boat, seats 4

Spend nine hours on a private speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce, visiting five islands, Grand River South East waterfall, and Blue Bay Marine Park. You’ll snorkel, look for turtles and dolphins, feed wild monkeys, and eat a beach BBQ. English, French, German, Italian, and Romanian guides are offered, with Anil praised by name in one booking.

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9.5 Islands All-Inclusive Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle

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

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 get several snorkeling stops, beach BBQ lunch, drinks, and time on Ile aux Cerfs. Skipper Sino has earned praise, but confirm your guide, snorkeling route, and onboard bar before departure.

“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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10.5 Islands Speedboat Cruise, Snorkeling + Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $100 a head

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce at 8:30 for a seven-hour speedboat trip along Mauritius’s east coast. You’ll visit Ile aux Cerfs, Ile aux Fouqets Lighthouse, Ilot Mergenie, the Ile aux Aigrettes area, Blue Bay snorkeling waters, and Grand River South East Waterfalls. Lunch, drinks, and snorkeling are included. Captain Danilo has earned especially warm praise.

“The tour was really great and definitely the highlight of our entire vacation.”

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11.5 Islands Private Speedboat with Snorkeling Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $575 for the boat, seats 4 Top rated

Spend about eight hours on a private speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce, visiting Blue Bay, historic islands, Ile aux Cerfs, and Grand River South East Waterfalls. You’ll snorkel, swim, see a 1902 shipwreck, eat a BBQ lunch, and enjoy drinks. Pickup may be arranged, but confirm the meeting point before departure.

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