The 5 Best Dolphin Watching by Speedboat in Mauritius

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

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

Set out from Grande Riviere Noire on a 14-passenger speedboat with two skippers. Swim with spinner and bottlenose dolphins, watch whales from the boat, and snorkel a coral reef. The crew speaks English and French and puts animal welfare ahead of close encounters.

“Seeing sperm whales for the time as well as swimming with wild dophin was a surreal moment and something I’ll never forget. This company was ethical and respectful to all sea life on this trip. Other boats allowed people to jump in the water and drove their boats far too close to the animals, which clearly scared the whales. It was nice to do this experience with ethical consideration and highly recommend!!”

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

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

Join a small group of up to 15 from Flic en Flac for a six-and-a-half-hour speedboat trip with dolphin observation, snorkeling at Crystal Rock, and time on Île aux Bénitiers. Guides speak English and French, and lunch includes grilled fish, chicken, sausages, local drinks, and vegetarian options.

“We loved the tour! The guides were very friendly and it was so nice to swim with the dolphins. The barbecue on the island was nice and we had time to enjoy the nice beach. We would 100% recommend this tour! 🤗”

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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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