Snorkeling with Dolphins in Mauritius: Our 8 Top Picks

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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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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3.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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4.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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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 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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6.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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7.Dolphins & Whales, Private Tour Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $635 per boat (seats 4)

Take a private four-hour speedboat trip off Mauritius with an English or French-speaking skipper. You’ll look for dolphins and whales, visit Crystal Rock, and snorkel in a natural aquarium. Skipper Ali and assistant Bebe have received particular praise for respectful wildlife viewing. Drinks are listed as included, though that has not always been consistent.

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $439 per boat (seats 2)Top rated

Spend seven private hours off Mauritius with a captain and crew, watching and swimming with dolphins near Tamarin, snorkeling at a natural aquarium, viewing Crystal Rock, and eating a BBQ lunch on Ile aux Benitiers. The boat can leave from Tamarin or La Preneuse, with English or French guidance and room to adjust the day.

“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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