The 15 Best Private Dolphin Watching Charters in Mauritius

1.Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · from $225Our pick

Spend about 7.5 hours with Lydia Boat Mauritius on a private speedboat from Le Morne. Guides such as Miguel, Navy, Owen, and Theo search for wild dolphins and whales, then lead snorkeling near the lagoon aquarium and Crystal Rock. Fresh seafood, oysters, sea urchins, lobster, drinks, and music complete the day. The barbecue is currently served on the boat because Benitier Island is closed.

“Amazing seeing dolphins and sperm whales. Then to a beautiful island for a wonderful lunch and swim. And on the way back they even helped us find sea turtles. Thanks to Miguel and Cristiano”

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2.Le Morne: Private Boat Tour Dolphin-Watching & swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews

Set out from Le Morne Public Beach on a private half-day boat with Lydia Boat Mauritius. Guides such as Miguel, Tyler, Jeremy, and Captain Navy help you watch wild dolphins respectfully, enter the water when conditions allow, and snorkel near fish or turtles. Gear and bottled water are included, but bring a towel and camera.

“It was great. That the guide tried to get us as close to the dolphins as possible.”

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3.Dolphins & Whales, Private Tour Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 4 hours

Take a four-hour private speedboat trip off Mauritius with an English- or French-speaking skipper. You may see humpback whales and spinner dolphins, then stop at Crystal Rock and the natural aquarium for swimming and snorkeling. Skipper Ali and assistant Bebe have earned praise for calm, nature-minded guiding. Drinks, equipment, and a private boat are included.

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

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4.Mauritius: Private Swim with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2h 30m

Meet at La Jetée Road in Grande Rivière Noire for a 150-minute private speedboat trip. After a safety briefing, you’ll watch and swim with dolphins in open water, then snorkel over a coral reef. English and French guides provide gear, water, soft drinks, and compulsory lifejackets.

“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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5.Whale and Dolphin Watching Private Boat Tour from Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews

Set out from Grande Riviere Noire at 7:00 am with Dolswim Ltd for a private 4.5-hour search for wild dolphins and whales. Swim near dolphins if sea conditions allow, use provided snorkeling gear, listen for whale calls through a hydrophone, and return by boat with drinks and commentary. Lunch details should be confirmed before booking.

“Great experience. The skippers were knowledgeable but very hands off. Did not get in the water to assist anyone at all. Did not provide towels, bring your own. Be aware that there is no place to change into or out of your wet swim suit. There Read more”

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6.Mauritius: Private South Side and Dolphin Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 9 hours · from $212Best value

Start before sunrise with Roman and a small motorboat crew, looking for wild dolphins off Mauritius’s southwest coast. After a light breakfast, continue by private vehicle to Tamarin Waterfalls, Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, Chamarel’s seven-colored earth, and Maconde. Petra has guided some land tours in English.

“Excelent, specially the part with the driver , we were the only couple in the car. The driver had huge knowledge , was really really Kind and took care about our comfort. Car was perfectly cleaned. About the boat part it was also perfect the quality of the boat, everybode was really kind to us. At the end of the trip we recived some snacks. Thank you all , it was perfect time !”

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7.Dolphins: Private, Snorkel, CrystalRock, ileoBenitiers,lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven private hours off Mauritius with a captain and crew, swimming near dolphins in Tamarin Bay, snorkeling with provided gear, viewing Crystal Rock, and eating a grilled chicken and fish barbecue on Ile aux Bénitiers. Ali, Jonathan, or JJ may be part of the friendly team. Departure can shift between Tamarin and La Preneuse.

“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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8.Private Dolphin Encounter and Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 5 hours

Set out from Black River on a five-hour private speedboat trip for a dolphin encounter, coral reef snorkeling, and whale watching. English and French speaking guides explain safe wildlife practices. Water, soft drinks, gear, and lifejackets are included. Dolphins may be observed or swum with, while whales are seen from the boat only.

“Rigtig god tur. Guiderne var gode til at informere om turforløbet og vi syntes de tog meget hensyn til delfinerne/hvalerne når de sejlede efter/rundt om dem ift. mange af de andre både, hvor det virkede som om man nærmest jagtede dem og stressede dem.”

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9.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 at Tamarin Bay, snorkeling near Crystal Rock, viewing Le Morne, and eating a three-course lunch on Ile aux Benitiers. Hotel pickup, drinks, cocktails, and vegetarian meals are available.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours

Spend about seven hours on a private speedboat from Le Morne with dolphin encounters, Crystal Rock snorkeling, and a lobster barbecue on Île aux Bénitiers. Skipper Patrice is praised for attentive, relaxed service. Your group of up to four gets an open bar, gear, lagoon cruising, and optional hotel transfers.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 7 hours

You’ll travel by private speedboat from your accommodation to Tamarin Bay, then on to Île aux Bénitiers. Expect dolphin watching, snorkeling near Crystal Rock, views of Le Morne Mountain, and a freshly prepared three-course BBQ with drinks. English and French guides, gear, crew, and hotel transfers 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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12.Private Dolphin Snorkeling Tour. Equipment available Free.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews

Meet your guide at Tamarin Beach for a private speedboat outing focused on dolphin watching and supervised snorkeling. You may see large and small dolphins, swim near them up to three times, and choose your arrival time or snorkeling area when possible. Alibaba and Jean Luc are named guides. Gear, water, juice, and soft drinks are included.

“Top guide! Despite the fact that we got lost and were late, the guide waited and gave us a great tour. We were able to see many dolphins up close—a truly amazing experience!”

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13.Private :Whales and dolphins watching/Swimming with dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Meet the Lydia Boat Mauritius crew at Le Morne public beach for a private half-day boat trip focused on wild dolphins. You will watch them in open water, swim only with guidance, and enjoy views of Le Morne. French and English support, snorkeling gear, and bottled water are included. Hotel transfers, towels, photos, and breakfast cost extra.

“It was absolutely amazing! Our hosts were top! The boat was great! The variety of activities was perfect. The BBQ was very generous and tasted great, our table on the island was the neatest of all) and we were not hurried, really took our time to enjoy every moment. Recommend!! Recommend!! Recommend!!”

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14.Whale & Dolphins Swimming – Private Speedboat Exclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours on a private speedboat off Mauritius, looking for whales and dolphins, swimming with them where permitted, and snorkeling over the reef. Your crew provides breakfast, equipment, a lagoon cruise, and English, French, German, Italian, or Russian guiding. Hotel transfers are optional.

“Super activité, dauphin et cachalots étaient au rdv ! L’équipe de skipper était super à l’écoute ! Je recommande !”

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15.3-Day Private Tour of Mauritius with Optional Dolphin Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 days · from $287

Travel across Mauritius with a private driver on three eight-hour days covering the North, South, and Southwest. Visit gardens, plantations, colonial sites, temples, waterfalls, and Chamarel. You choose the order of your days and pace at each stop. A wild dolphin swim is optional and shared with other participants. Drivers such as San and Satya are praised for friendly, flexible service.

“Ich hatte einen super Fahrer! San hat mir so viel erklären können. Er ist auf alle Wünsche eingegangen und ich hatte nie das Gefühl, ich müsste mich beeilen und konnte alle Sehenswürdigkeiten ausreichend genießen. Vielen Dank für alles!”

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