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The 15 Mauritius Snorkeling Tours That Earn Their Price

23 trips  ·  from $28 per person

Good mauritius snorkeling tours fill up in high season and the small boats go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch - Snorkeling beside Crystal Rock
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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

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

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

Spend about seven hours on Mauritius’s southwest coast with guides such as Yan, Alex, Kevin, or Lulu. Swim near wild dolphins, snorkel at Crystal Rock, admire Le Morne, then eat a three-course BBQ on Île aux Bénitiers. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, and return transport are included.

“What an unforgettable day in paradise! Our trip to Île aux Bénitiers was truly magical from start to finish. The highlight of the morning was swimming with wild dolphins, an absolutely surreal experience that I’ll never forget. After that, we went snorkelling in the crystal-clear waters, surrounded by vibrant coral and colourful fish. Next, we visited the famous Crystal Rock, which was just as stunning in real life as in the photos, a perfect spot for pictures with Le Morne in the background. Lunch was served right on the beach, and it was absolutely delicious,fresh, local flavours with our feet in the sand and breathtaking views all around. The scenery…”

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Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch - What swimming with the dolphins is really like
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Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch

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

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

Meet your licensed crew at Tamarin Public Beach for a speedboat trip to find dolphins in their natural habitat. Swim and snorkel if conditions allow, stop at Crystal Rock, then enjoy a freshly grilled local BBQ on Ile aux Benitiers. Guides may include Gregory, Peanut, Atish, Jonathan, or Jordan.

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

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Mauritius: 5 East Coast Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch - Ile aux Cerfs and the first look at the east coast
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Mauritius: 5 East Coast Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

3.5 East Coast Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 267 reviews · 7 hours · from $85

Spend seven hours on a speedboat exploring Mauritius's east coast, with stops at Ile aux Cerfs, the Grand River South East waterfall, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile de la Passe, and Ile aux Aigrettes. Swim, snorkel, hear stories of the 1810 naval battle, and eat a halal BBQ lunch on Ile aux Margenie. Guides may include Derek, Thomas, or Ronny.

“Did not visit all the islands as anticipated, but was good to see what we did. Many thanks!”

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Blue Bay: Half-Day Snorkeling Trip with Creole Picnic Lunch - From Point d’Esny toward the first reef
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Blue Bay: Half-Day Snorkeling Trip with Creole Picnic Lunch

4.Blue Bay: Half-Day Snorkeling Trip with Creole Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 262 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Join Totof Tours for a four-hour Blue Bay outing with two snorkeling stops, glass-bottom views, and a Creole picnic on Ile des deux Cocos. Guides such as Olivier and Jordan have helped guests spot fish, coral, turtles, and a shipwreck. Choose fish, chicken, or vegetarian food, with drinks and the famous Jungle Cocktail included.

“The Overall Experience was very uplifting. We really enjoyed our guide, the snorkeling, the private beach & especially the yummy curry that we were provided with! Surrounding Area was beautiful and definitely a place to enjoy.”

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Blue Bay: Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat Visit and Snorkeling - The glass-bottom view comes first
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Blue Bay: Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat Visit and Snorkeling

5.Blue Bay: Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat Visit and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Best value

Spend one hour at Blue Bay Marine Park with a glass-bottom boat ride and 45 minutes of guided snorkeling. English and French-speaking guides such as Lucas, Michel, and Gregory explain the fish and reef, while life jackets and buoy support help less confident swimmers. The water is clear, warm, and generally shallow.

“Nothing is perfect hence the 4 stars given. The orange umbrella and booking table were easy to find, and admin staff polite and friendly. Michel our boat driver was great. Informative, polite and humorous giving fair detail of the reef and fish. Easy snorkel which even the most inexperienced would enjoy. We were able to swim amongst smaller marine tropical fish, Michel's throwing of bits of food attracting fish. My 16 yr old daughter enjoyed the experience immensely. I am 65 and just a double knee arthroscopy 2 weeks ago and was still able to easily get on and off the boat. It was a pity to see how man's…”

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5 Islands Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle + Lunch & Drinks - Ile aux Cerfs, the first island stop
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5 Islands Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle + Lunch & Drinks

6.5 Islands Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle + Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 156 reviews · 9 hours · from $125

Spend nine hours on Mauritius’s east coast in a speedboat limited to eight people. You’ll visit Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East, Ile aux Phares, Ile de la Passe, Blue Bay Marine Park, Ile aux Aigrettes, and Ilot Margenie, with snorkeling, a beach BBQ, drinks, and chances to see turtles, dolphins, and wild monkeys.

“guide pilote bateau tres sympa et explication parfaite du délai au depart rdv 07h55 depart a 08h50... sinon repas tres bon et copieux,decouverte par la mer ou sur terre des îles,snorkeling dans un aquarium géant!!!”

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Mauritius: Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour - Swimming, snorkeling, and the water itself
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Mauritius: Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour

7.Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour

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

Meet your captain and guide at Tamarin Beach for a short briefing, then head out by speedboat to watch and swim with dolphins in open sea. You can use the provided mask, snorkel, and life vest, enjoy light drinks, and return after about two hours. Captain Jérôme may lead the trip.

“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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Snorkeling Excursion in Blue Bay Marine Park - Snorkeling Among Coral and Fish
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Snorkeling Excursion in Blue Bay Marine Park

8.Snorkeling Excursion in Blue Bay Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 126 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

From Blue Bay Public Beach, a guide takes you by glass-bottom boat to a snorkeling site inside Blue Bay Marine Park. You can watch coral and fish through the boat, then swim with a mask, snorkel, and life jacket. The tour runs in English or French and lasts one hour.

“Great activity, affordable too. We saw lots of beautiful fish and the glass bottom boat was clean and wonderful to look through. Our guide was also very informative.”

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La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour - Finding dolphins in open water
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La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

9.La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Meet your skipper by La Tour Martello at La Preneuse Public Beach for a two-hour speedboat trip in search of wild dolphins. Guides such as Feliciano, Andy, and Miguel are praised for their calm help and sharp spotting skills. You may swim near dolphins, then snorkel among reef fish, lionfish, stonefish, and octopus.

“This was a brilliant experience- well organised and gave us plenty of time to see dolphins both in water and from boat. The crew worked hard to ensure everyone was accommodated. The trip is the right amount of time too. We enjoyed this much more than a full day trip with another company. Also great communication as we had a long drive from other side of island and got stuck in road works. We were impressed with how they managed to work things so that we didn't miss out. Highly recommend!”

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Mauritius: Snorkeling with Turtles & Port Louis Street Food - Setting out from Trou aux Biches Beach
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Mauritius: Snorkeling with Turtles & Port Louis Street Food

10.Snorkeling with Turtles & Port Louis Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 61 reviews · 5 hours

Start with hotel pickup, a boat ride from Trou aux Biches, and snorkeling among coral, fish, eels, and possible turtles. Then walk Port Louis with a French- or English-speaking guide, visiting Central Market and tasting dholl puri, samosas, Alouda, seafood, curries, and more. Guides such as Alan, Baboo, and Nishal have led past departures.

“Der gemeinsame Gang über den Markt in Port Louis.”

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La Preneuse: Dolphin Swimming and Snorkeling Speedboat Trip - Swimming with dolphins in the open sea
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La Preneuse: Dolphin Swimming and Snorkeling Speedboat Trip

11.La Preneuse: Dolphin Swimming and Snorkeling Speedboat Trip

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

Meet your guide at La Preneuse Beach at 7:30 a.m. for a 150-minute speedboat trip to find dolphins in the west of Mauritius. You may enter the water several times, then snorkel with provided gear. Groups can be small, though the sea may be busy with other boats. English and French are spoken.

“petit groupe avec un capitaine fort sympathique. malheureusement beaucoup de bateaux ce matin là pour apercevoir les dauphins.”

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5 Islands Speedboat Cruise incl. Snorkeling in Blue Bay + Lunch at Ile aux Cerfs - Ile aux Fouquets Lighthouse and Mauritius’s sea history
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5 Islands Speedboat Cruise incl. Snorkeling in Blue Bay + Lunch at Ile aux Cerfs

12.5 Islands Speedboat Cruise incl. Snorkeling in Blue Bay + Lunch at Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $110

Spend about seven hours on Mauritius’s east and southeast coast with a lively skipper such as Andy. Visit Ile aux Cerfs, Ile aux Fouquets Lighthouse, Ile aux Aigrettes, and Grand River South East, then snorkel in Blue Bay Marine Park or near Ilot Mangenie. Lunch, drinks, snacks, water, equipment, and parking are included.

“There was loads more included (like monkeys jumping on the boat!) that they didn’t include in the description. Really lovely day and the people running it were lovely and kept checking we were all happy. Definitely the highlight of our trip!”

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Southwest of Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise w/ Snorkeling - Snorkeling at La Preneuse or L’Harmonie
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Southwest of Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise w/ Snorkeling

13.Southwest of Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise w/ Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · from $85Top rated

Spend 6.5 hours sailing from Black River along Mauritius’ west coast. Look for spinner dolphins in Tamarin Bay, snorkel at La Preneuse or L’Harmonie, eat a BBQ lunch, and relax on Ile aux Bénitiers. Drinks, snorkeling gear, and hotel transfers are separate considerations.

“A perfect day! Very cozy, the crew was great, compared to the other boat tours that were around, this was the biggest boat with more than enough space for everyone. We'd book it again right away”

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Île aux Bénitiers Snorkeling with Dolphins + Seafood Lunch - Meeting dolphins in the southwest lagoon
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Île aux Bénitiers Snorkeling with Dolphins + Seafood Lunch

14.Île aux Bénitiers Snorkeling with Dolphins + Seafood Lunch

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

Join a small group of up to 15 at Tamarin Public Beach for a speedboat trip to see dolphins in the southwest lagoon. You will snorkel at Crystal Rock beneath Le Morne, eat a barbecue lunch on Île aux Bénitiers, and have beach time. Guides may speak English, French, German, Italian, or Romanian.

“Plus courte que prévu. On devait rentrer à 16h, on est rentré 2 heures plus tôt. Un peu dommage. On serait bien rester un peu plus sur l’île pour farnienter.”

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Mauritius: Snorkeling with turtles Le Transporteur speedboat - What the snorkeling stop is really like
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Mauritius: Snorkeling with turtles Le Transporteur speedboat

15.Snorkeling with turtles Le Transporteur speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $394 per boat (seats 5)

From Grand Baie, your private Le Transporteur speedboat carries up to five people to Trou aux Biches lagoon. Swim and snorkel with colorful fish and, if conditions and sightings cooperate, sea turtles. French and English guidance, equipment, snacks, and soft drinks are included. Sumil has earned praise for his patient help in the water.

“🌟We had an amazing time on our snorkeling trip, thanks to our guide, Sumil. He was incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful from start to finish. Before we even entered the ocean, he put in so much effort to help us get close to the turtles, which made the experience even more special. We were also provided with water, cool drinks, and cookies afterward, which was a thoughtful touch. To top it all off, Sumil surprised each of us with a very cool souvenir tote bag. It was such a kind gesture and made the day feel even more memorable. We absolutely loved our trip and would highly recommend this trip!”

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