Dolphins and whale encounter on the West Coast of Mauritius
Description
Dive into the adventure of a lifetime by swimming with dolphins, observing them from one of our speedboats, or witnessing majestic whales in the wild ocean. We provide a wide variety of tours, available on a shared basis, along Mauritius' stunning West Coast. All activities are guided by experienced professionals, ensuring the well-being of the marine mammals and respecting their natural habitat and daily routines. Be sure to take part in one of these essential excursions during your holiday for an unforgettable experience in Mauritius.
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Itinerary
Immerse yourself in a breathtaking view of the western coast of Mauritius
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 24th and 31st December Half Day - 25th December and 1-3rd January Closed, Sundays Closed
- This activity is subject to availability and the exact details as well as meeting point will be communicated accordingly. We may reschedule activity date depending on weather conditions.
- Pickup is available when transfer is included in your purchase.
- All mentioned rates are applicable for non-residents.
- Talk to us so that we can arrange your schedule.
- It is strictly forbidden to swim with whales.
- We may need to wait 10 to 15mins if other guests are late.
- We do our utmost best to ensure that the activity is done as advertised. However, the probability to see dolphins and whales is around 90%.
Reviews(13)
Incredible experience in Mauritius, departing from Flic en Flac! 🌊 Observing and swimming with the dolphins was magical, the snorkeling behind the coral reef was magnificent, and the passage at Crystal Rock was simply spectacular. The barbecue on Île aux Bénitiers was delicious, and especially a big thank you to the crew: a top-notch, professional, and very warm staff. I highly recommend it! 🌴✨
We booked the whale and dolphin tour (including snorkeling and drinks) and were rather disappointed overall. According to the description, drinks should be included, but we were not offered anything throughout the tour. We also assumed that we would then snorkel/swim with the dolphins as part of the tour, but were not asked if we wanted to go into the water, and there was no explanation for this. Was also better in the end, as super many boats and tourists were everywhere the ones almost “hunting” animals. The tour was fine in the end, but for us it was absolutely not the price-performance ratio. In addition, the guide barely spoke and gave very little information, which significantly reduced the experience. We do not recommend the tour.
Thank you for your valuable review. Let's go over all the procedures we have in place for all our excursions: our briefing by our skipper with all our guests do mention that drinks are always available on the boat and like on all our trips, all what is to be done is simply to ask to be served. As per your feedback by WhatsApp, the skipper did mention that and you did confirmed drinks were readily available. Swimming with dolphins is of course included in the activity, however for the safety of all, this decision rests upon the skipper appreciation of all factors at this time to ensure the safety of all guests. As you rightly mentioned, the number of boats that were present on that spot was a risk hazard and the credit goes to the skipper for taking that decision. We are not the type of suppliers that will rush in as predators after the dolphins. Making your holidays fun is up to us as well as reducing the risks to keep you safe.
Absolutely amazing whale watching experience! 🐋 I loved every minute of it. The crew was not only friendly and professional but also deeply respectful of the whales and the ocean. Unlike some other a**holes who break the law and let people snorkel near the animals (which disturbs them), this company followed all the rules and kept a proper distance. You could really feel their love and respect for nature. It was a truly ethical and unforgettable experience — I’d recommend it 100%!
The guide was very knowledgeable about naval biology. He knew so much about the animals and was happy to share his knowledge with us. All in all, he was a mixture of an actor (he told interesting and captivating) and university professor (in terms of his knowledge), which I think is ideal for a guide. We had seen a group of sperm whales, but also dolphins and - while snorkeling (which I really recommend) - also a ... Mura eel! That was great. The whole morning was great. It is problematic to do whale watching in Mauritius because the whales are very crowded and hunted by the providers and tourists. But this provider is characterized by a lot of empathy towards the whales and cares about their welfare. So - if whale watching in Mauritius, then here.
Trip ended 45mins before it was supposed to end. On the way back from the whale watching, they just kept going in the direction of the beach where the boats were at. And After 20mins of trying to find dolphins on the way back, they didnt gave us any info, just went back to port 45mins earlier. Also the whale watching was kind of macabre, 10+ boats chasing one whale and circling it in. Wasnt fun for us, nor the whales.
We had some reservations at first, as there were very few reviews, but booked the tour anyway – and were not disappointed! Directly after booking we received a confirmation via WhatsApp, which was very straightforward. It was planned to start at 7:00 a.m., in fact it started at 7:30 a.m. Overall we were on the water for about two and a half hours and were offered a drink. After about 30 minutes we saw the first whales – a really impressive experience! Later, even a dolphin appeared. The tour was really great overall and the crew very friendly. The only small criticism: For our taste, the ride should have been a little longer. And a snorkel stop was unfortunately not included. Important: Definitely bring waterproof clothing, as the high swell caused water to come on board. Nevertheless, absolutely recommended for anyone who wants to watch whales!
It was great! Nice boat, great captain and got to see the whales up close. Had a great time! Seeing the whales this close was an experience to never forget.
We were greeted by friendly tour staff. The boat left on time. We boat was fast so got us out to the whales quickly. The crew were very knowledgeable and humorous. Seeing the magnificent sperm whales up close was worth every rupee. Wonderful experience.
Great experience! We had the chance to see dolphins and a whale. Very funny and very nice monitor I recommend 100%. Thank you.
Very well organized! Good service! Great experience for the whole family! Everyone enjoyed very much!
