Mauritius Dolphin Swim: Encounter with Marine Life in Black River with BBQ

Swim with spinner and bottlenose dolphins in their natural environment
Encounter the rich marine life of the Black River region while snorkeling
Take in sweeping views of the west coast from the perspective of the sea

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Boulet and noodles - Begin the excursion with pickup at the hotel at 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM depending on where you are on the island. Then head out on an adventure for your encounter with dolphins in their natural environment.
    Watch dolphins swimming around the speedboat and join them in the water for a swim. Afterwards, spend some time snorkeling…
What's Included
  • Speed boat trip
  • Swimming with dolphins
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off ( can be provided at extra cost )
Location
Tamarin Public Beach
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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Suzanne_w
Oct 23, 2024
Amazing chance to swim with wild dolphins - We had to discuss the quote for transport with the company after booking the trip and pay in cash for the transport. Whole day flowed really well. You are not guaranteed to see the dolphins as they are wild and swim when/where they want. Having said this we were really lucky and had plenty of time to swim with the dolphins and snorkel. It was incredible being so close to the dolphins as they were swimming with a guide directing us where the dolphins were swimming. They have life jackets too if you want one but they are not necessary. The bbq was also incredible. We had chicken, fish, sausages, salad and grilled banana. All of which were amazing. There are lots of stalls with crafts on the beach that you can buy or you can spend time walking or sunbathing. Overall it was an incredible experience we'll worth the visit
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260lana_c
Oct 2, 2024
Dolphin excursion / car rental - Magical experience, unforgettable stay. Their car rental service at the top with Sam an excellent advisor always listening and ready to help.
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Richardhs7375nr
Sep 5, 2024
A great day out - A great day out, getting to see dolphins in their natural environment is an amazing experience and made even better by getting the opportunity to be in the water with them. The crew were all great, and gave you every chance to see the dolphins and ensure you had the best experience. Ile Aix Benitiers is a beautiful place, and the BBQ food provided was fantastic. A very enjoyable day out, and I'd definitely recommend it if you have time in and around Tamarin.
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G9187dayvonnek
Aug 31, 2024
Best Day Ever! - We started off just on time, headed to the Dolphins and had the Chance to swim with dolphins for three times!! After that, you'll go to a snorkeling Spot, crystal Rock and benetiers Island. Our operators did an Amazing job, they were always super friendly and relaxed but still very professional. The lunch/bbq on the Island was superb and the day just flew by. I can only recommend doing this tour!
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Shirnat
Aug 5, 2024
Mauritius is Aruba on steroids! - Highly recommended Country, friendly people, top quality hotels, foods influenced by Indian, French and English cultures. The roads are fixed. This beautiful country is “Aruba” on steroids!
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943ma_d
Nov 6, 2024
Beautiful day trip and swim with dolphins with family - Excellent time spent with family. The dolphins are there. The organization on site is very good. Just point to improve is communication before the excursion.
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Paul_m
Nov 14, 2024
Great trip.. - Great day out would have given more Booked this one because advised max group 14 (we had 17 plus 2 crew).
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Andreah28
Oct 26, 2024
Dodgy experience - It was a nice boat tour with swaps. Swimming with dolphins is more like hunting for the dolphins. Follow, jump into the water, snap and then it starts all over again. The guides are very dedicated and every boat trip in Mauritius is fantastic due to the colors of the sea. Crystal skirt up close is great, the Ile aux Benitiers doesn't really have much to offer.
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963bradleyg
Sep 22, 2024
Dolphin trip - Overall good trip beautiful views and Dolphins, only down side very poor organization when you arrive on the beach so leave plenty of time, BBQ good
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Onair45171027842
Sep 17, 2024
I wouldn't do the tour again. - We were picked up from our hotel at 5:50 am (cost 60€ extra! Inquired beforehand). We were still there quite late as the traffic was bad. That's why it was very hectic on site. We were told our boat was already gone, we were being driven there. That worked out, too. Had to climb from one speedboat to the other. There we continued. When dolphins were discovered, they were driven as close as possible (there are about 6 other boats sailing around!) The dolphins were more or less chased by all the boats. It wasn't nice. Then you had to be fast, sit on the edge of the boat and slide down. The whole thing went 4-5 times, then it was finished. Personally, I have seen 4 dolphins in total. They weren't big flocks, and they kept down a bit. It was nice to see her, of course, but the circumstances were not so nice. Afterwards we continued to a snorkel spot. There the water was damn cold, they couldn't stand it for long and unfortunately many fish were not visible. Then to Crystal Rock. You could also snorkel, but there was nothing to see. Then we went to the island of Ile aux Benitiers, where we stayed for 2 1/2 hours. Far too long in my opinion, as there was not so much to do there. A few locals sold their things and a man on a raft sold coconuts. Otherwise quite nice beach with beautiful views of le Morne. Then there was lunch, chicken, garlic bread, sausages, fish and salad, was fine. On the trip then back I thought that boat was falling apart as on both sides the anchorage from the roof to the boat edge was loosening. Looked dangerous, but nothing happened. All in all, I wouldn't do the tour again and wouldn't recommend it.
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