The 5 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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5.3-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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