The 15 Best Dolphin Tours in Mauritius

Chamarel Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Lunch Experiences, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

/ August 6, 2026

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

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

7-hour Mauritius boat tour for dolphin swims, Crystal Rock snorkeling, and a beach BBQ lunch with pickup, drinks, and time to relax.

“Lovely day trip. Collection and drop off by private taxi was excellent, we loved chatting with the driver and learning more about Mauritius. The speed boat journey was fun, particularly on the way back where we hit some bigger waves! The morning you zip around the coast trying to find dolphins (along with many other boats). At this point you could jump off to “swim” with the dolphins but they are quick and maybe not in on the game. Our driver was more respectful to the dolphins and kept a distance from them which I appreciated. We loved snorkelling in the crystal clear waters afterwards. The BBQ on the island…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Dolphin Watching, Dolphin Watching in Tamarin, Speedboat Tours, Tamarin Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching

Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

/ August 6, 2026

2.Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

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

Swim with spinner and bottlenose dolphins, then watch sperm and humpback whales from a speedboat on Mauritius’ Black River, plus snorkeling.

“Alan made us feel extremely safe and well looked after. He explained how you should not go too close to the whales as it distresses them, and he obeyed all the correct procedures. We were able to see amazing whales without emotionally harming the animals, unlike other companies we saw. As for the dolphins, again they made sure it was safe for us to enter the water and the experience was utterly magical.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Dolphin Watching, Dolphin Watching in Tamarin, Ile aux Benitiers & Crystal Rock, Lunch Experiences, Tamarin Tours, Tour Reviews

Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch

/ August 6, 2026

3.Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch

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

Speedboat snorkel in Tamarin with dolphins, a Crystal Rock stop, and a beach BBQ on Ile aux Benitiers. Licensed and scenic.

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

Check availability →Read our full review

Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Flic en Flac Tours, Lunch Experiences, Speedboat Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch

/ August 6, 2026

4.Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch

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

Speedboat swim with dolphins, snorkel at Crystal Rock, then enjoy a 3-course BBQ lunch on Île aux Bénitiers in Mauritius.

“we had amazing Time during the tour. our captan cared everybody will be able to see the dolphins”

Check availability →Read our full review

Canoes & Kayaks, Dolphin Watching, Dolphin Watching in Tamarin, Guided, Tamarin Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Tamarin: Guided Kayak Tour with Dolphins

/ August 6, 2026

5.Guided Kayak Tour with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 2h 30m · from $64

Early-morning kayak in Tamarin Bay, Mauritius, to look for spinner and bottlenose dolphins at sunrise, with a river backup route.

“It was a perfect sunrise experience to kayak with our guide, Gilles. He was very knowledgeable and with his calm and friendly personality it matched the peaceful experience, his knowledge of the area was fascinating. The dolphins were a dream come true. We also saw 2 turtles, but they are shy for the camera. We had an amazing time. Well worth it.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Airport Transfers, Airport Transfers in Trou d'Eau Douce, Dolphin Watching, Full-Day, Ile aux Benitiers & Crystal Rock, Lunch Experiences, Private Drivers, Private Drivers in Trou d'Eau Douce, Tour Reviews, Trou d'Eau Douce Tours

Dolphin Encounters, Ile aux Benitier & Crystal rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer)

/ August 6, 2026

6.Dolphin Encounters, Ile aux Benitier & Crystal rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 148 reviews · from $111

Swim with dolphins, snorkel Crystal Rock near Le Morne, then unwind on Ile aux Benitiers with a BBQ lunch and transfers in Mauritius.

“Our driver was on time and brought us safely to our meeting point at Flic en Flac beach. After a while we boarded our speed boat. Staff on the boat was really nice and helpful. We were the only English speaking people on that boat. All otheRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

Dolphin Watching, Dolphin Watching in Tamarin, Speedboat Tours, Tamarin Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mauritius: Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour

/ August 6, 2026

7.Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour

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

Speedboat from Tamarin Beach for a real swim with dolphins, plus snorkeling gear, life vests, and scenic ocean views for about 2 hours.

“The fruit juices mentioned in the service were the only thing missing. But great activity! We were really impressed. An unforgettable moment”

Check availability →Read our full review

Dolphin Watching, Flic en Flac Tours, Lunch Experiences, Speedboat Tours, Tour Reviews

Speedboat to Ile aux Benitier: Dolphin Encounter & Lunch

/ August 6, 2026

8.Speedboat to Ile aux Benitier: Dolphin Encounter & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 144 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Speedboat day on Mauritius with a dolphin encounter in open water, Crystal Rock views, snorkeling, and BBQ lunch on Île aux Bénitiers.

“Très satisfaite de cette activité, j’avais pris le transport avec, il est arrivé à l’heure. Nous avons attendu 10 minutes que tous les monde arrivent. Dans le speedboat, Nous étions une petite +/-18 de personnes enfants inclus. c’était pas surchargé mais il n’en fallait pas plus. Direction les dauphins. On se retrouve en effet autour d’un amas de bateau, mais notre guide a préféré laisser la full passer plutôt que d’étouffer les dauphins. Nous avons eu la chance de pouvoir nager avec. Puis direction le lagon avec de sublimes poissons. L’eau n’était pas très clair car il avait plus la veille mais très satisfaisant quand même, on a nager avec…”

Check availability →Read our full review

BBQ, Dolphin Watching, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews

Île aux Bénitiers: Swim with Dolphins & BBQ Lunch

/ August 11, 2026

9.Île aux Bénitiers: Swim with Dolphins & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 126 reviews · from $135

Early dolphin swim, coral reef snorkeling, and a BBQ lunch on Île aux Bénitiers from Mauritius, with transport included.

“Younnes was a great guide, super friendly, respectful, and attentive, and he totally exceeded our expectations. The tour was awesome, unforgettable. Thanks, I'd love to do it again ;-)”

Check availability →Read our full review

Dolphin Watching, Tour Reviews

Mauritius: Ocean Swim with Dolphins

/ August 6, 2026

10.Ocean Swim with Dolphins

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

Swim with dolphins off Mauritius, snorkel the Aquarium coral barrier, then relax on Île aux Bénitiers with Crystal Rock photos and BBQ.

“Ich habe mir vorgestellt im ruhigen klaren Wasser dahinzutreiben und Delfine zu beobachten. Die Wirklichkeit ist leider ganz anders . 10 - 15 Schnellboote Jagen die Delphine durch die Bucht und wenn man Na genug dran war , musste man aus dem Boot springen . Es gab 3 Versuche - dann war Schluss . Es war eher eine Jagd , als ruhiges Schwimmen im Wasser . Im Anschluss der Besuch der Insel war sehr schön. Es gab ein leckeres BBQ und man hatte ausreichend Zeit zum Schwimmen , relaxen oder Sonnen .”

Check availability →Read our full review

Dolphin Watching, Le Morne Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mauritius Le Morne: Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching Tour

/ August 6, 2026

11.Mauritius Le Morne: Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 2 hours · from $344

Early morning dolphin watching near Le Morne with captain-led spotting, snorkeling in clear lagoon, and possible green turtles.

“We had an amazing time on our trip - Ben was friendly, informative, excellent at communicating and very accommodating of us and our two children (aged 5 and 7). The trip was everything we hoped it would be and if we were to do the trip again we would seek out Ben!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Dolphin Watching, Dolphin Watching in Tamarin, Snorkeling, Speedboat Tours, Tamarin Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

/ August 6, 2026

12.La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

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

Two-hour La Preneuse speedboat dolphin watching and snorkeling in Mauritius, with masks, fins, and a skipper by Martello Tower.

“Amazing! My highlight of my whole mauritus trip! It was beyond unbelievable, I can’t deny that there were many tourists in the same area, but everyone gets to see them and get very close to them. It felt magical to see them in their natural habitat. The whole team, especially Feliciano, definitely went the extra mile to make sure everyone had the best time. I can’t recommend this activity enough :)”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Le Morne Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Le Morne: Private Boat Tour Dolphin-Watching & swimming

/ August 6, 2026

13.Private Boat Tour Dolphin-Watching & swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · from $352Top rated

Private Le Morne boat tour for dolphin watching and a guided swim, snorkel gear included, respectful and eco-friendly. Group of up to 2.

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

Check availability →Read our full review

Dolphin Watching, Grand Bassin Temple, Ile aux Cerfs Trips, Tour Reviews

Mauritius: Dolphin Encounter, Trou aux Cerf and Grand Bassin

/ August 6, 2026

14.Dolphin Encounter, Trou aux Cerf and Grand Bassin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 7 hours · from $135

Swim with wild dolphins off Black River, then visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin Shiva temples, and Chamarel’s Seven Colored Earths.

“What an amazing trip! We got to see so many dolphins! the boat drivers tried to get us as close as possible it was amazing! We then went to visit all the different stops. all though it is a lot of driving, it is so worth it! our guide Nitesh was wonderful and explained all the history behind every stop! he was fantastic! Our highlight was probably the Grand Bassin. The statues are spectacular and all round was a fantastic tour of the south!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Dolphin Watching in Tamarin, Tamarin Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Grande Riviere Noire: Boat Tour and Swimming with Dolphins

/ August 6, 2026

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

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

Dolphin swim and snorkeling on Mauritius west coast. Small group, new boat, sunrise start, fruits onboard, about 2 hours.

“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 !”

Check availability →Read our full review