Top 7 Whale Watching Trips in Mauritius

1.Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

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

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.”

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2.Mauritius Eco Whales Quest, 3-4 hours Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $223

Mauritius eco whale watching on a small boat, 3 to 4 hours. Expert English/French guides, soft drinks, masks and fins.

“Whale Watching in Mauritius ✨ This tour was absolutely amazing – a true dream come true! 🐋 We were lucky enough to see humpback whales several times during the trip, sometimes up to six or more at once. It was simply incredible to watch these giants so close in their natural habitat. An unforgettable experience, and worth every penny! 💙🌊”

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3.Dolphins & Whales, Private Tour Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $635

Private dolphin and whale snorkeling tour in Mauritius with Crystal Rock, a sea natural aquarium swim, and light drinks for up to 4.

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

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4.Dolphins & whale watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Early sunrise dolphin swimming and whale watching on Mauritius’ west coast, in a small group by fast motorboat. 3 hours from $129.

“It was a great experience, to go deep into the sea to watch dolphins and whale. They gave ample time around dolphins, moving around to go near them, and then took us to baby whales spot first, and then sperm whales next. It was amazing to watch them swim so close. Guide was jovial and spoke well. A bit expensive, but overall it was a great experience.”

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5.Private Dolphin Encounter and Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 5 hours · from $777

Private 5-hour speedboat in Mauritius: swim with dolphins, snorkel a coral reef, then watch humpback or sperm whales from the boat.

“Two guides on the boat were very nice, but rules of company horrible (wearing life vest during swimming with dolphins) made us impossible to swim under water and take the pictures. We saw many people on other boats (other conpanies) and not wearing vests.”

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6.Private :Whales and dolphins watching/Swimming with dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $816Top rated

Private boat from Le Morne for respectful dolphin watching and swimming, with guide in water and snorkel gear, plus views of Mauritius.

“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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7.Whale & Dolphins Swimming – Private Speedboat Exclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $778

Private 4-hour Mauritius speedboat for whales and dolphins, with onboard breakfast and snorkeling, lagoon cruise, and a VIP crew.

“Super activité, dauphin et cachalots étaient au rdv ! L’équipe de skipper était super à l’écoute ! Je recommande !”

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