The 15 Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Trips in Mauritius People Actually Book

1.Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,635 reviews · 7 hours · from $115Our pick

Start early with hotel pickup, then ride a speedboat from the west coast to seek wild dolphins. Snorkel near Crystal Rock with Le Morne behind you, enjoy a three-course BBQ and local drinks on Île aux Bénitiers, then swim or rest on the beach. Guides may include Yan, Alex, Kevin, or Lulu.

“Every aspect from pick up to drop off and the activities in between was scheduled beautifully. Great guides, boat, dolphins. turtles and fishes. Awesome relaxed BBQ on the beach and thwy always kept us informed of the schedule. superb. 10/10!”

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2.Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 511 reviews · from $77

Join a licensed crew such as Gregory, Peanut, Jordan, or Atish for a speedboat trip from Tamarin. Look for dolphins, snorkel with provided gear, stop at Crystal Rock, then enjoy a local beach barbecue on Ile aux Benitiers. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and a change of clothes.

“Swimming with dolphins and walking near crystal rock. Having amazing lunch spread and also spotting a turtle as bonus!”

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3.Mauritius: 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 dolphins, swim when conditions allow, and snorkel with supplied gear. Jérôme may captain the boat, and the trip includes drinks, life vests, and about two hours at sea.

“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.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 outing. You may swim near wild dolphins, then snorkel among reef fish, lionfish, octopus, and other marine life. Guides speak English and French, and names frequently praised include Feliciano, Andy, and Miguel.

“Nice. I simply decided, by my own, to request a return to the beach because I had the feeling of a sort of agressivity against the dolphins. Indeed, most speedboats than dolphins and not enough care from other skippers to indicate (educate) their customers to be with a huge respect and silence for dolphins. They are not cats or dogs. Anyway, your team was nice, full of respect and important communication and share of mutual understanding. Thanks a lot and see you soon. Nice end of Year Christmas festivites.”

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5.La Preneuse: Dolphin Swimming and Snorkeling Speedboat Trip

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

Meet your guide at La Preneuse Beach at 7:30 a.m. for a 150-minute speedboat trip in search of dolphins. You’ll receive snorkeling equipment, guidance on when to enter the water, and time at a coral reef. Small private groups can be arranged, but hotel transport is not included.

“The activity was beyond my expectations! Wonderful guide, 4 encounters with dolphins and exciting coral reef snorkeling! Best money ever spent!”

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6.Île aux Bénitiers Snorkeling with Dolphins + Seafood Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 28 reviews · 9 hours · from $80

Meet at Tamarin Public Beach before 07:15 for a small-group speedboat trip with guides such as Jean Yves and Jason. Swim near dolphins, snorkel at Crystal Rock with Le Morne views, enjoy a seafood barbecue and local drinks, then relax on Île aux Bénitiers.

“Il y a beaucoup trop de bateaux sur le site pour pouvoir vraiment profiter des dauphins Les guides étaient très sympa Bien attentionnés et très prudents Par contre un retour à 14h sur la plage c’est beaucoup trop tôt On devrait pouvoir profiter plus longtemps de rester sur les sites de plongée et sur l’île aux bénitiers après le déjeuner du midi”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $64

Meet at Tamarin Beach at 7:30 am for a small-group speedboat trip to watch and swim with dolphins, snorkel near Crystal Rock, and eat a BBQ lunch with drinks on Ile aux Benitiers. Equipment and life jackets are supplied. The crew guides you throughout.

“Very nice experience both with the guys of the boat and the group. Amazing the dolphins :-). The only thing I did not appreciate was that Ile de Benitiers is too crowded and you cannot enjoy it. The organization of the day was perfect.”

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8.Dolphins & Whales, Private Tour Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours on a private speedboat off Mauritius, looking for dolphins and whales, then snorkeling near Crystal Rock and the natural aquarium. English- and French-speaking guides lead the trip. Captain Ali and assistant Bebe have earned praise for respectful wildlife viewing, though sightings, drinks, and comfort can vary.

“We saw both Dolphins and Whales, guide captain (Ali) was great.”

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9.Wild Dolphin Encounter & Snorkeling Adventure – Mauritius.

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · from $65

Leave around 7:30 AM by shared speedboat to search for wild dolphins off Mauritius. You can snorkel with a guide, use onboard masks and flippers, and take turns entering the water in groups of four or five. Pick-up is available for an added fee.

“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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10.Dolphins: Private, Snorkel, CrystalRock, ileoBenitiers,lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven private hours off Mauritius with a captain and crew, watching and swimming near dolphins in Tamarin Bay, snorkeling at a natural aquarium, seeing Crystal Rock, and eating a grilled lunch on Ile aux Benitiers. Ali, Jonathan, or JJ may be part of the operating team.

“It was amazing. This was a birthday surprise for my husband while here in Mauritius, he and I both enjoyed ourselves so much. Ali and his team went out of their way to ensure we had a eventful and memorable day. we would highly recommend.”

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11.Discover Mauritius: Dolphin Watch, Snorkeling, BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 6 reviews · 1 day

Spend about eight hours exploring Mauritius by catamaran, with dolphin watching near Black River, snorkeling, a stop at Crystal Rock, and time at Ile Aux Benitier. BBQ lunch, drinks, snorkel gear, and hotel transfers for two are included. Driver Dee is especially noted for warm, helpful service.

“Das Essen an Board, sowie die Zeit zum Schnorcheln war super. Ggf. gibt es bessere Spots zum Schnorcheln und die Delphinbeobachtung entspricht mehr einer Delphinjagd..die Tiere taten mir leid.”

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12.Private Île aux Bénitiers Boat: Dolphin Snorkeling & Lobster

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 hours on a private speedboat from Le Morne, swimming near dolphins, snorkeling at Crystal Rock, and eating lobster on Île aux Bénitiers. Skipper Patrice is praised for his attentive, relaxed style. Lunch, drinks, gear, and a private group are included.

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13.Private Dolphin Swim/Snorkeling & Lunch on Benitiers island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven private hours off Mauritius with an English or French-speaking crew. Watch and swim with dolphins near Tamarin, snorkel at Crystal Rock, then eat a three-course barbecue on Île aux Bénitiers beneath views of Le Morne Mountain. Pickup, gear, drinks, and lunch are included.

“Trevligt och bra ordnat! Vi var här i mitten av December, och när det gäller simma med delfiner och snorkling är det bra men inte fantastiskt beroende på att det var mycket andra turister samtidigt. Hade i och för sig inte väntat mig något annat men med mer privat simtur som nog skulle kunna gjorts om vi varit ute en timme tidigare. Det var många som ville göra samma sak samtidigt så alltså en hel del andra turister. Vi var på en privat tur med baar vår familj - rekommenderas starkt om man har möjlighet.”

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14.Private Dolphin Snorkeling Tour. Equipment available Free.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews

Set out from Tamarin Beach in a private speedboat with a guide, watching and snorkeling near wild dolphins under supervision. Equipment, water, juice, and soft drinks are included. Ask about Alibaba and Jean Luc, two guides praised for creating warm, personal outings.

“A big thank you to Alibaba and Jean Luc for this magical sea trip. We swam with dolphins 3 times! I can only recommend.”

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15.Shared 10 Pax Boat Tour: Dolphin Watching, Snorkelling and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $111

Join skipper Soonil and up to nine other people at 6 am in La Gaulette for dolphin watching and supervised swimming, reef snorkelling, Crystal Rock photos, and a BBQ lunch with drinks and flamed banana before relaxing by the lagoon.

“A wonderful sunrise and beautiful scenery. An exhilarating experience swimming with dolphins, then shallow water snorkeling for the delight of the children as we struggled to get out of the water for the barbecue on the island. Thank you to Soonil for his kindness and the attention he showed us!Auto-translated”

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