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Océane Cruises: Eco-Friendly Mauritius Sea Adventure
4.4
25 Ratings
Grande Riviere Noire
Embark on an eco-friendly voyage with Océane Cruises Mauritius and explore the stunning Ile aux Benitiers. With 35 years of experience, excellent knowledge of the coastal area, and a deep passion for the sea, Océane offers top-quality service and the highest safety standards.
Embark on an eco-friendly voyage with Océane Cruises Mauritius and explore the stunning Ile aux Benitiers. With 35 years of experience, excellent knowledge of the coastal area, and a deep passion for the sea, Océane offers top-quality service and the highest safety standards.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tamarin Bay - Our first stop: Tamarin Bay. Keep an eye out for pods of spinner or bottlenose dolphins that stay in our western coastline waters. If you are lucky, they might be in sight, just for you to admire these beloved mammals’ acrobatics that could be the highlight of your tropical holiday.
- Tamarin Bay - Our first stop: Tamarin Bay. Keep an eye out for pods of spinner or bottlenose dolphins that stay in our western coastline waters. If you are lucky, they might be in sight, just for you to admire these beloved mammals’ acrobatics that could be the highlight of your tropical holiday.
What's Included
- Complimentary sanitized snorkeling fins
- Assortment of beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic
- Lunch included
- Complimentary sanitized snorkeling fins
- Assortment of beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic
- Lunch included
Additional Information
- Océane Cruises Mauritius is the island’s pioneer with 37 years of expertise.
- Exceptional knowledge of the coastal region.
- Eco-friendly. Operations are conducted with the utmost respect for the environment, striving to meet the highest safety standards.
- A deeply rooted family spirit within the crew.
- OCÉANE shares a profound passion for the…
- Océane Cruises Mauritius is the island’s pioneer with 37 years of expertise.
- Exceptional knowledge of the coastal region.
- Eco-friendly. Operations are conducted with the utmost respect for the environment, striving to meet the highest safety standards.
- A deeply rooted family spirit within the crew.
- OCÉANE shares a profound passion for the sea.
- OCÉANE’s service quality is among the best in the industry.
- Staff and crew receive internationally recognized training to uphold the highest safety standards on board.
Location
L'Estuaire
L'Estuaire, Grande Riviere Noire, Black River, Mauritius. Please meet at the activity 15 minutes before departure. A representative will be waiting to greet you and show you to the boat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(25 Ratings)
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K3387sbjuliad
Oct 26, 2024
Very good time with family - Crew at the top, with little care.
Clean and not too crowded boat.
Barbecue on the boat very good, varied and hearty.
Drinks and will good atmosphere on the boat.
Very accommodating crew because of our delay due to traffic, they came to pick us up by speed boat. A big thank you to you.
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Tessa
Oct 5, 2024
Top top top - We spent a great day on board the catamaran Oceane, the crew was very caring.
The general atmosphere is great, we enjoyed seeing dolphins / sperm whales and not racing on them with a speed boat...
Lunch was great too! We recommend! ❤️
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Satishp474
Oct 4, 2024
Wonderful experience - I feel that Mauritius should be known for its cruises. We did three cruises in Mauritius at three different locations and enjoyed each one. This one on the western side with Oceane is excellent. I loved Oceane for their agility of response from the time of doing the booking a month in advance, till we finish the cruise. Quite professional too. They had also organised the pickup from the hotel and the drop off, which made things a bit easier.
The cruise journey is quite scenic. Staff quite caring. Very good drinks, cocktails as well as the food. We are vegetarians and they ensured a good vegetarian food for us. Highly appreciated.
Sitting on the open deck is what we loved during the cruises. The dolphin watch was a superb experience. We also did a deep sea snorkel as well as the shore snorkel and enjoyed both. On the Island where we stop, there are vendors selling souvenirs at reasonable prices, of course after some bargains.
Overall the entire cruise was quite a memorable experience and highly recommended. We would love to come again for the same.
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Safari382673
Jun 22, 2024
A Perfect Day on the Water - We recently had the pleasure of experiencing a day cruise aboard, and it was nothing short of fantastic. From start to finish, the trip was well-organized and exceeded my expectations in every way.
If you're considering a catamaran day cruise, look no further. This experience provided everything we hoped for and more. We left with smiles on our faces and wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss out on this incredible adventure!
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Bronte_r
May 13, 2024
Brilliant trip and great crew - Brilliant trip! The crew were super friendly and attentive, constantly topping up drinks and making sure everyone was happy. The stops were great, especially the ile aux Bénitiers, which was stunning. The BBQ lunch on the boat was delicious. 100% recommend doing this trip. We travelled from the east coast to do it and it was well worth the journey
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Victorni7789ul
Apr 9, 2024
Magnificent day - Excellent, unforgettable day on a beautiful catamaran and as a bonus some very nice encounters.
Thanks to the crew.
Jch. and M.jo
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608liekev
Mar 29, 2024
Lovely day on the water - Good organisation, they have two boats depending on the number of people booking the trip. We were a bit early at the harbor and had to wait, but everything was smooth and got clear instructions once on the catamaran. We saw multiple dolphins and they were so close to the boat so we could see them from up close. We sailed to the island, while served nice cold drinks and a local snack. We were served lunch at noon with grilled chicken, fish, multiple salads and garlic bread. As a desert we had pineapple. We got on a smaller boat to the island itself, as it was low tide. The island itself was nothing special, a lot of souvenir stands with pretty much the same stuff. One hour later we were picked up and brought back to the catamaran. We had some time to snorkel and chill before setting back to the harbour. Due to the wind we could sail back, which was so calming and relaxing. Drinks were served plenty, I definitely recommend the jungle juice! It was one of the best days on our holiday here, we enjoyed this so much! Thank you crew for the amazing day.
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C1560wvherbertm
Feb 15, 2024
100% satisfied - It was a very relaxing experience, excellent captain, perfect experience with dolphin watching, snorkeling among the corals, very good barbecue on board, super drinks and cocktail service!
Stopover at Crystal Rock and on Ile aux Benetiere, and a very comfortable return trip under sail with musical accompaniment
Thank you for the great experience
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Davidaugsbur
Sep 27, 2024
Pretty standard stuff - Pick up from the hotel around 9am.. short drive to an area slightly south of our hotel.
Boats fit around 25 people including 3 crew so does not feel crowded. Room in the front, the sides and at the back.
We were sailing from around 10am.
First short trip to an alcove that has a waterfall. You have to get on to a small boat for the final part of that journey and don’t be surprised if you are in amongst the monkeys. You’ll see.
The waterfall itself is a bit small but maybe in the rainy season it pumps up..
Then back on the boat and sail to an area near the reef for snorkelling. The water is about 3-4 feet deep so pretty safe for most levels. Fish are in short supply but apparently you might see a shark.
Back on the boat and sail with a really nice lunch to a beach area. They have a BBQ on board and prepare chicken and fish plus salad bread etc. beer, soft drinks and rum and Coke (Mauritian coffee) are included and plentiful.
Around 1.30 we land at the beach and are told to wander and chill but it’s a bit of a con. The island is full of tat shops, a bat, restaurant and after 20 minutes we went back to the boat. After all on the boat the beer was free!!
The sailing part is the best bit and with 2 and a bit hours either snorkelling or wandering on some beach it feels a bit sneaky to me.
But price wise very good value overall and made a difference to sitting around a pool all day.
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Sarahetyohann42
Jul 7, 2024
To flee - Hello we were shocked and very disappointed with the way to approach the dolphins. Boats literally rush at animals and surround them. Looks like a dolphin hunt, and unfortunately in doing that the crew endorses that. Respect for the animal was not there at all. A tourist emptied his packet of chips into the water and the crew told him absolutely nothing, again respect for fauna and flora must be taught constantly. The boat team is nice but absent we did not have much explanation during the cruise. The island au Benitier is a real tourist catcher, and we are walked from point to point to see three fish. The positive: the meal was excellent, and beautiful scenery. We do not recommend if you are respectful of the animal world.
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