14 Swim with Dolphins in Mauritius Worth Flying For

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

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

From Grande Riviere Noire, you’ll ride a speedboat with up to 14 passengers and two skippers, looking for spinner and bottlenose dolphins, resident sperm whales, and humpbacks in season. Guides such as Globis, Conrad, and Alan have been praised for careful animal practices. Expect a wet, bumpy ride, dolphin swimming, whale watching from the boat, and reef snorkeling.

“Trip was good! Skippers friendly and happy to explain things, respectful of the animals too. We saw whales, dolphins and a turtle. Swam with dolphins (snorkel and fins provided). Then they took us to a reef for more snorkeling. Had a very good morning!! Refreshements on board - simple but gladd we had them. We had 8 people on our boat which was just enough that we didnt feel too crowded. Boat could do with some small repairs but nothing to detract from the overall experience. Only downside was that we couldnt book this trip including transfer from hotel in the north and it was an expensive trip to then…”

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2.Whale Dream ltd – Whales watching and swim with dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews Top rated

Meet at 6am in Rivière Noire for a private four-hour boat trip with Whale Dream. Use a hydrophone to help locate sperm whales, pilot whales, humpbacks, and dolphins. You may swim with dolphins and snorkel, but swimming with whales is prohibited. Snacks, soft drinks, and equipment are included.

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

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

Meet your skipper at Flic en Flac Public Beach for a small-group speedboat trip to see dolphins in the wild, snorkel near Crystal Rock, and visit Île aux Bénitiers. Guides such as Brian and Steven keep the outing friendly and wildlife-conscious. Lunch includes grilled fish, chicken, sausages, drinks, and time to relax by the sea.

“This was an absolutely fantastic activity from start to finish. The guides were very attentive and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip. Swimming with the dolphins was an unforgettable experience – magical and truly one of a kind. The lunch on the beach was great too. We had a delicious BBQ with plenty of options, and it was all-you-can-eat, which was perfect. Drinks were available during lunch as well, and we could help ourselves to whatever we wanted, as much as we liked – which was a nice touch. Overall, everything was well organized and enjoyable. Highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a unique…”

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4.Mauritius: Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 147 reviews · from $49Best value

Meet your captain and guide at Tamarin Beach for a briefing, then head out by speedboat to watch and swim with dolphins in open sea. Snorkeling gear, life vests, and light drinks are provided. Captain Jérôme has earned special praise, but conditions and dolphin behavior shape the timing of each swim.

“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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5.Mauritius: Ocean Swim with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 125 reviews · 6 hours · from $93

Start at 7:30 AM near Martello Tower Museum for a speedboat trip to see dolphins in Black River. Swim or watch from the boat, snorkel at the Aquarium, photograph Crystal Rock, then enjoy a BBQ, drinks, and free time on Île aux Bénitiers. English and French guides lead the six-hour outing.

“What an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience! The day started off with a tasty light breakfast (fresh bread, tea, coffee & juice) before setting off on a speedboat ride to see a pod of playful spinner dolphins. We were able to jump in and swim with the dolphins at 3 different spots, with snorkel gear provided. We then stopped off at a snorkelling spot for 15 mins, where we could swim along the coral reef and see all kinds of colourful tropical fish. We had a quick spin around the tiny island Crystal Rock on the way to Île aux Benitiers, where we spent a good 2-3 hours exploring the wonderful market…”

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6.Grande Riviere Noire: Boat Tour and Swimming with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Set out from La Balise in Grande Riviere Noire with Izel and the Friendly Dodo team for a two-hour sunrise search for spinner and bottlenose dolphins. The small boat carries up to eight participants, with masks, fins, water, and fruit supplied. Conditions decide how close you get, and exact departure details arrive by WhatsApp.

“GENIAL ! Un grand merci à Izel et son skipper pour leur gentillesse et leur professionnalisme. Très respectueux des dauphins contrairement à d’autres bateaux que nous avons pu voir, ils ont tout fait pour que chaque personne puisse profiter et voir au mieux les dauphins. Je recommande vivement ! Encore un grand merci !”

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7.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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8.Mauritius: Swim with Dolphins Full-Day with Lunch/Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $96

You’ll meet at La Preneuse at 7:45 for breakfast, then ride a licensed speedboat along Mauritius’ west coast. The day includes dolphin watching and swimming, snorkeling, a BBQ lunch with drinks on Ile aux Benitiers, and a stop at Crystal Rock. English and French guides lead the outing, with optional private hotel transport.

“super activité, la nage avec les dauphines c'était super beau. l'île de bénitier c'est vraiment à faire on a passé un très bon moment. je recommande”

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9.Full day Shared Speedboat Tour – South West Lagoon Dolphin Swim

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 13 reviews · from $106

Start with a 6:30 am pickup, then take a speedboat from Flic en Flac or Tamarin to see dolphins in Mauritius’ southwest lagoon. Continue to Crystal Rock for snorkeling and Le Morne views, then enjoy a three-course halal barbecue, local drinks, and beach time on Ile aux Benitiers. Drivers such as Faiz and crew member Billy have earned special praise.

“This excursion was awesome from start to finish. Our driver (Faiz) was wonderful. Safe, kind, on time, and knowledgable about the island. The tour was incredible with everyone having a chance to swim with a large pod of dolphins. In my opinion, you need to be a pretty stronRead more”

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10.Full-Day Swimming with Dolphins and Casela Nature Park Tour in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $101

Start with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned car or minivan, then head to Rivière Noire for a speedboat outing and a chance to swim with dolphins in open water. Afterward, spend about three hours at Casela World of Adventures. Snorkel gear is included, but Casela entry, activities, lunch, and drinks cost extra.

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11.Ocean Swim with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $80

Meet at 7:30 am near Black River and take a speedboat toward dolphins and a coral barrier known as the Aquarium. You can watch from the boat or enter the water, then snorkel, stop at Crystal Rock, and eat a BBQ lunch at Le Morne Beach. Equipment, breakfast, and drinks are included.

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12.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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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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14.3-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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