Mauritius West Coast Catamaran – Dolphins & Ile aux Bénitiers
Description
Embark on a journey aboard our luxurious catamaran and uncover the beauty of Mauritius’ southwest coast. Our full-day cruise is an exceptional experience that stands out for its breathtaking scenery and memorable adventures. Sail past the majestic Le Morne Brabant, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore the lush Black River Gorges. The southwest lagoon is home to playful dolphins and, if you’re lucky, majestic whales. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters at ‘La Preneuse’ or ‘L’Harmonie’ and marvel at diverse marine life. Our spacious Spinner Dolphin catamaran offers the perfect setting for celebrations or a relaxing day with friends and family. Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch featuring grilled fish, BBQ chicken, and fresh salads, along with a variety of local drinks. Highlights: • Dolphin and whale encounters • Iconic Crystal Rock • Snorkeling and swimming • Leisure sailing along the coast • BBQ lunch onboard
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(28)
We really enjoyed the Blue Safari all day West Coast cruise on one of their catamaran's. As we are a family of five with three kids (aged 9, 12 and 16) we wanted to make sure we picked the trip with the right family vibe and it didn't disappoint. The crew were all very welcoming and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. They made sure you always had a drink and the communication was very good throughout and they made us feel relaxed right away. We were lucky to see a large pod of dolphins, got to do some snorkelling near a reef and visited Ile Au Benitiers island. It was a lovely relaxing day for the whole family and there was plenty of the room on the catamaran for our family in both the seated areas and the front where you could lie down if you wanted. The BBQ that was cooked on board was great and the range of food was good, including for the kids. There was also plenty for everyone. I'd recommend Blue Safari and this trip to anyone visiting Mauritius - it was great value for money.
Thank you for your wonderful family review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the dolphins, snorkeling, barbecue and friendly crew. Next time, we would love to welcome your family aboard our unique submarine tour maybe :)
A wonderful trip, lovely catamaran, clean and comfortable, not over packed with guests, friendly and helpful staff, good food and drinks. We saw dolphins, enjoyed snorkelling and a trip to the beach. Highly recommended trip
Dear Claire, thank you for your lovely review and recommendation! We’re delighted you enjoyed the catamaran, friendly staff, food, dolphins and snorkeling. We would love to welcome you back for our unique submarine tour next time maybe or a speedboat tour in the north :)
We had a great time! It is really worth it, the crew is very attentive, the landscapes are magnificent and the swimming allowed us to see a lot of fish! We also saw dolphins, even if we are not very comfortable with the idea of disturbing them with their young... there are a lot of boats around anyway... :-( The boat is well-equipped with tables for eating and we didn't feel crowded... even with 36 passengers! The net is quite large and everyone was able to enjoy it at one time or another... We didn't go swimming on Benitiers Island, there were souvenirs to buy, we went shopping! Small downside: no parking in the area, remember to arrive early to park in the surrounding streets...
Merci d’avoir pris le temps de partager cet avis détaillé ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié les paysages, la baignade, le confort du catamaran et l’attention de l’équipage. Nous partageons pleinement votre préoccupation concernant les dauphins et adoptons une approche éthique et respectueuse de leur observation, en privilégiant une distance raisonnable et en évitant de les poursuivre ou de les perturber. Nous prenons également note de votre remarque sur le stationnement et serions heureux de vous accueillir pour une autre aventure Blue Safari, comme notre excursion unique en sous-marin à Trou-aux-Biches.
Excellentbtrip. Attentive staff, clean and fresh boat. Good stops and drinks and food was good.
Dear Marie, thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the clean catamaran, attentive staff, stops, food and drinks. We would love to welcome you back for our unique submarine tour.
Awesome experience with Captain Brian. The value for money is awesome, the ship starts at 9:30am, right after sailaway we saw a group of dolphins. After that the drove to the lagoon for snorkeling. After that we drove near the crystal coral for lunch. It was awesome, main course was fish,sausage or chicken. The chicken was 10 out of 10. After the lunch you have the opportunity to drive with a smaller boat to the crystal coral and the beach of a small island. After that, back on the boat, you got fruit salad and coffee and cake time. We sailed (yes without motor) back to the marina. Back at the dock at 3:30pm. 6 hours total time which we totally enjoyed. Would do it again! Great atmosphere on Bord, very friendly crew. Is a great experience for all, for familys, forcouples.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a wonderful and detailed review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the dolphins, snorkeling, delicious lunch especially the 10/10 chicken - on a BBQ its an impressive achievement hahaha, the sail back with Captain Brian and his friendly crew. We would love to welcome you and your family back for a different Blue Safari adventure, such as our unique submarine tour!
The guides are very kind, helpful and fun! I just wish I had stayed longer on the island.
Thank you so much for sharing your review with us! We’re delighted to hear that you had fun and found our guides kind, helpful, and entertaining. We hope to welcome you again soon for another catamaran adventure!
Brian, Kevin and the other cute guy (sorry I can’t remember his name) work well together, efficient and professional. They made sure we saw dolphins, enjoyed snorkelling and provided us with a delicious spread of bbq food with salads. Drinks on tap from water to rum punch and always served with a friendly smile. I booked the tour for four of us and it was my friend’s B’day and we all rated it 5 star! Well done Guys, we would highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are delighted that the crew helped make your friend's birthday celebration so memorable!! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome all four of you back again soon.
We had a great time on the cruise. There was delicious BBQ food and very attentive staff. Conditions were not ideal for snorkelling on the surface but we did see a pod of dolphins from the boat.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are pleased that you enjoyed the cruise, the BBQ lunch, and the care provided by our team. We hope you'll have even better weather conditions on your next visit and look forward to welcoming you back on board. 🐬☀️
Excellent, everything as announced! Well-prepared professionals, very kind, polite and ready to help with whatever was needed, great food. Super recommend
Incredible experience, the staff was super cool, there was a good atmosphere we feasted on! The grill on the boat was very good and so were the ti-punch 😋
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire 😊. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé une superbe journée à nos côtés. Nous serions enchantés de vous accueillir à nouveau, peut-être pour découvrir une autre partie de l’île en catamaran ⛵.
