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

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

Begin your 7 to 8 hours tour: Dolphin swimming, Crystal rock, Benitier islet & lunch with a complimentary hotel pick-up at your accommodation anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet and be greeted by our certified guide and after boarding to your comfortable vehicle, we will set off at La preneuse/ flic en flac, a village nestled in the west of Mauritius. Arriving there, you will board to your speed boat & start cruising to the open sea to see & swim with the dolphin. While cruising, our skipper and guide will explain to you how to approach these beautiful mammals and swimming rules to respect these lovely dolphins and their natural environment. Arriving at the spot, you will have the opportunity to swim with dolphins which is an incredibly moving experience that will bring you into contact with strikingly beautiful scenery, unspoiled landscapes, and wonderful animals. You’ll plunge into the remarkable world of these powerful marine mammals and come face to face with the dolphins. After swimming with the dolphin, you'll be heading to the famous and natural Crystal rock. Over there, you will have the opportunity to snorkel in the pure crystal lagoon and take great pictures. The crystal rock is a beautiful natural phenomenon occurring in the southwest of the island in the lagoons of Le Morne. This subliminal rock formation sits just a couple of hundred meters away from the shore and offers a splendid view to anyone who lays their eyes on it. After swimming, you'll be heading to Benitier islet to savor a 3-course lunch, The wonderful cooks will start preparing the lunch as soon as you will be on the island, and within an hour you will be eating a delicious menu of Grilled Seafood and Fish, Chicken, Sausages, Garlic Bread, Salads, Dessert: Banana Flambe. You will have a wide selection of unlimited local Drinks which will be available on the island during lunchtime. After lunch, you can enjoy some relaxation time - have the leisure to tan on the beach, walk around the endless beach of the island or explore the amazing lagoons and coral reefs around the island. A unique experience of swimming activity with dolphins in their natural surroundings! We certainly focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and we make sure that no animal is harmed during snorkeling sessions. Swimming with dolphins offers a rewarding, educational, therapeutic, and amazing experience for everyone!

Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

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

Climb aboard a speedboat with a capacity for no more than 8 people plus 2 skippers and set off an amazing speedboat trip along the Black River coast of Mauritius. Benefit from a detailed briefing to learn how to respect the environment and hear the rules of approaching the dolphins to cause them minimum disturbance. Get the chance to enter the warm waters of the Indian Ocean to get up close to the magnificent marine mammals in their natural habitat. Encounter native spinner dolphins and bottlenose dolphins playing in the ocean, and end with a snorkeling session at the amazing coral reefs. Then, look for whales and get a 60% chance of seeing them. Encounter majestic humpback whales between June and October and resident sperm whales all year round.

Dolphins & Whales, Private Tour Snorkeling & Lunch on island

3. Dolphins & Whales, Private Tour Snorkeling & Lunch on island

Get on your private speedboat. Its today your personalised and exclusive trip with your loved one(s). See the dolphins, lovely creatures in their natural habitat and similarly watch the extraordinary fabulous and incredible giant whales. Visit the crystal rock and also swim and snorkel in the natural aquarium at sea. Drinks included free. A special and wonderful day at sea

Black River Swim with Dolphins Speedboat Tour

4. Black River Swim with Dolphins Speedboat Tour

Explore the west coast of Mauritius and the Black River area on a guided speedboat trip from Grande Riviere Noire. Admire views from the water and search for dolphins in their natural environment. Discover the underwater world while swimming and snorkeling. Climb aboard a speedboat and start your tour along the unforgettable west coast of Mauritius. Get a detailed briefing from your skipper before you take off to see wild dolphins and other marine life in their natural habitat. Enter the water in groups of 2 at a time to get close with these special marine mammals. Encounter native spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and more in the coastal waters off of the Black River region. Round off your trip with a snorkeling session by the colorful coral reef to see the amazing ecosystem up close and personal.

Grande Riviere Noire: Boat Tour and Swimming with Dolphins

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

Explore the west coast with our brand new boat. And enjoy the sunrise. We are the first to start the dolphin trip in la balise black river. The dolphin trip lasts 2 hours approximately. We can't predict the conditions in advance but we give our best to find the best spot to swim with the dolphins. Our boat is brand new and safe. We have snorkelling gear on board. At the end of the trip, we will provide some water and snacks.

Private Dolphin Encounter and Whale Watching

6. Private Dolphin Encounter and Whale Watching

Explore the crystalline waters off the coast of Mauritius on this exciting speedboat adventure. Swim with dolphins, snorkel along the coral reef and see the majestic humpback whales. After a briefing by the crew, your tour on board a speedboat begins. The skippers will be at your entire disposal during this private boat excursion. After a few moments of cruising, observe the dolphins swimming around the boat. You can even enjoy a swim surrounded by the dolphins. To respect these fascinating marine mammals and their environment, there will be a briefing explaining the approach and swimming rules before the start of the excursion. The dolphin encounter ends with a snorkel on the coral reef. Next, go for a 3-hour whale watching trip. In Mauritius humpback whales can be observed between June and October/November and Sperm whales can be seen the whole year. There is a 60% chance to see the whales. There's no refund in case of no observation. During the trip water and soft drinks are served. The excursion takes place from 7:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Ile Aux Benitiers: Private Full-Day Catamaran Cruise

7. Ile Aux Benitiers: Private Full-Day Catamaran Cruise

Step aboard a luxury catamaran and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Black River mountain range and the mythical Morne Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the calm blue waters of the West, complete relaxation awaits.  Depart from The Morne Anglers Club at 9:15 AM and head to Tamarin Bay. Here, you can try to spot the dolphins. Then, take a leisurely sail in the direction of Crystal Rock and stop on the way for some snorkeling and swimming next to the coral reef. Once you arrive at Crystal Rock, you may have another swim while the crew is preparing a delicious BBQ. After lunch, you will be able to spend 40 minutes discovering Île aux Benitiers. There is a boat at your disposal to take you to the island: sail back to the Black River and arrive at approximately 3:30 PM.

Grande Riviere Noire: Private Sunset Boat Tour

8. Grande Riviere Noire: Private Sunset Boat Tour

The west side with its fantastic sunsets is with many Mauritius holidaymakers in the best memory. We’ll take you to crystal rock by speedboat. We will meet at la balise and the tour will lasts approximately 2 hours. You will go on our Legend L 26 Year 2022. We will bring water, beer and snacks on board.

Mauritius: Private Swim with Dolphins

9. Mauritius: Private Swim with Dolphins

Encounter friendly dolphins in their natural habitat on board a private speed boat. With your skippers and guide, enjoy swimming with these fascinating creatures in a safe and respectful way. After cruising for a few minutes, watch as the curious dolphins swim in the ocean around you. Learn about their behavior with a short safety briefing. Then, hop in the water for a swim with the dolphins and enjoy interacting with them in their natural environment. At the end of the excursion, embark on a short snorkeling session at a vibrant coral reef, before returning to land.

Try our Ultimate thrilling bicycle-zip-lining activity!

10. Try our Ultimate thrilling bicycle-zip-lining activity!

enjoy a Unique bicycle zip line experience on the island, as simple as that! Adrenaline lovers will enjoy this latest addition to our growing range of entertainment as they enjoy some intense moments in the air (18 metres above ground) on a bicycle over a 2 x 200 metres zip line! The Bicycle Zip line allows four participants to ride at the same time and consists of two platforms designed as a fun and ecologically friendly way to enjoy adrenaline rushes, our bicycle-zip-line is designed to be of environmentally zero-impact and is self-propelled, thus communing with the natural surroundings of the ride. Flying bikes may look like magic, but zip biking is no such endeavor. Rest assured, the bikes are affixed from above and below to solid tightrope looking cables proven to withstand a maximum of safety tests. Riders slip into a harness attached to the line above and pedal across the lower line. A unique activity sure to leave you on an adrenaline high, this is one of those things you need have on your bucket list. Minimum height: 1m35 Maximum weight: 100kgs

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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 us all, and one we will never forget.

Wow what a fantastic experience. I know the chance of seeing whales was not very high so when we saw so many I was just blown away. We saw pilot whales, sperm whales and white tip sharks. I wasn't sure about swimming with dolphins at first but the skippers (Ronaldo and Fabio) were clear about respecting them and how to keep safe for both you and the marine life so I felt comfortable. Oh I am so glad I did! It was just a brief moment but swimming above and along side 3 dolphins was unbelievable. The snorkeling after was great too. Thank you for the wonderful memories Ronaldo and Fabio.

This was very good, well planned, well trained and friendly staff. Saw and swam with loads of dolphins. What a great experience.

Great trip! Saw whales and dolphins, had stop for snorkeling. Everything was good organized.

Excellent, we saw several whales and a lot of dolphins!