Tours/Mauritius/Mauritius Wild Dolphin Swim (Private or Group) w Pickup & Dropoff
Mauritius Wild Dolphin Swim (Private or Group) w Pickup & Dropoff
4.3(48)Mauritius2h 30min
VIATOR3.5(8)TRIPADVISOR4.4(40)
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At a glance
Duration
2h 30min
Price from
$108 / person
Location
Mauritius
Rating
4.3 / 5 · 48 reviews
Languages
EN, FR
Group
Small group, up to 15
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Bonjour Mauritius
Description
Have you ever dreamed about swimming with wild dolphins in Mauritius? This economical option includes a morning swimming experience with wild dolphins and a pick-up and drop off in a taxi or minibus from your hotel, B&B or apartment.
If you're looking for a more intimate experience, we offer this excursion on a Private basis as well (you can choose Shared or Private when you book). Note that our hotel pickup and dropoff is Private for both the Shared and Private excursions.
Tour Options
Wild Dolphin Swim (Private)
Private
Pickup included
Wild Dolphin Swim (Shared)
Shared
Pickup included
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Snorkeling at the natural aquarium (time permitting - snorkeling gear provided)
Swimming with wild dolphins in their natural environment
Not included
Sun screen
Towels
Breakfast
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up at all hotels, B&Bs, apartments on the island. Please let us know which hotel, B&B or apartment you're staying at. Note that this excursion starts at 7:30am on the west coast of the island. Your exact pickup time will depend on which hotel you're staying at, but will typically be between 5:30am and 7am. Your exact pickup time will be sent to you upon booking.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.3
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Important Information
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Mauritius Wild Dolphin Swim (Private or Group) w Pickup & Dropoff lasts about 2h 30min.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $108 per person for this Mauritius experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up at all hotels, B&Bs, apartments on the island. Please let us know which hotel, B&B or apartment you're staying at. Note that this excursion starts at 7:30am on the west coast of the island. Your exact pickup time will depend on which hotel you're staying at, but will typically be between 5:30am and 7am. Your exact pickup time will be sent to you upon booking.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 48 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Bonjour Mauritius.
Reviews(48)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Linda_N
September 19, 2026 · via Viator
Nice to see 👀 the dolphins
Bit unorganised at the start to get people in the boats to do what they were doing (all day, a few hours) once that got sort it was good to go. You have the option whether you go in the water or just view. If you go in the water you will have to jump in and out of the boat a lot of times as you only have seconds to view the dolphins as they surface quickly and dive again. The crew were excellent and knew what they were doing. They let you know when to jump in and when to get back in the boat to go again. This is very physical and requires a lot of fitness and endurance. We stayed in the boat as we knew getting in and out of the boat as many times would be too much for us. We are 64 and 67 years old. The pick up taxi at hotel was on time and was there when we got off the boat to take us back too hotel. Nice seeing the dolphins 🐬 be prepared for quite a few jumps and swims 🏊♀️ We felt the dolphins were being a bit hunted as you were searching for them, then jumping in to swim along with them for the few seconds.
Operator response
Hi Linda, thanks for your detailed review and feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the excursion overall, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the experience!
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Jet14337400649
August 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Dolphin swim
Jerry did an excellent job as our Boat Guide, and Avinash was our driver. We did the Private tour, and had an excellent time and yes, we swam with the dolphins. There is quite a crowd trying to do the same, but Jerry And his crew were able to get us around safely so we had a wonderful time.
Operator response
Hi, thanks so much for your review! We're happy you enjoyed the excursion and we hope to see you again soon!
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Rebecca_M
August 19, 2026 · via Viator
This was an overwhelming...
This was an overwhelming and great experience! We had a Great Skipper and so many great chances to swim with dolphins!
Operator response
Hi, thanks so much for your review! We're glad you had a great time swimming with wild dolphins and hope to see you again during your next visit to Mauritius!
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Traveler48290914022
May 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very Poor ( Not at all a tour agency but just a broker)
I booked the trip which included Dolphins & Mauritius Volcanic Wonders Tour: Dormant
Volcano, Crater Lake, Gorges, Waterfalls, 7-Coloured
Earth .
1. First of all they sent one person with his personal car for the tour, when the person doesn't know anybody of Bonjour Mauritius.
2.Tour included 7 coloured earth. But you have to pay separately 750 MUR per person at the gate of chamarel 7 coloured earth. Otherwise you have to see the gate only. Itinerary showed 7 coloured earth means gate of the place. You are not allowed to see what is there inside. The driver cum guide expressed his inability to do anything because he was instructed in that way. This broker must mention that the amount received for the tour includes all fees or entry fees to be paid separately.
3. They don't even provide a small bottle of water in the entire tour.
They are simply a broker. Tripadvisor must take care of this low graded tour agency before recommending them on their website.
It's my wise advice to all tourists going to mauritius, please don't book with this agency. They don't have any infrastructure. Probably a pen and paper company taking reservations only to sublet the local guys.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback for the Dolphins & Mauritius Volcanic Wonders Tour (another tour we offer). We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations.
We would like to clarify the Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth entry fee. The entrance charge is not included in the tour price and this information is communicated both on the product page and by email before the tour. We understand that this may have caused frustration at the gate, but the driver was following the tour inclusions as listed and confirmed in advance.
We appreciate your comment about bottled water and will take this into consideration as we continue improving the guest experience.
Bonjour Mauritius is not a “pen and paper” company. We are a Mauritius-based tour provider that offers a wide range of experiences across the island. That said, we take all feedback seriously and regret that this tour did not leave you with the impression we aim to provide.
Thank you again for your feedback.
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N7080LLevanb
May 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Dolphins as predicted
Lots of spinner dolphins as predicted. unfortunately the sea was cloudy from a recent series of waves so it was easier to see the dolphins from on the boat.
Operator response
Hi, thanks so much for your review! We're glad you were able to see dolphins, and we're sorry to hear the water was cloudy during the day of the trip (it can happen occasionally). We hope you had a great stay in Mauritius!
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amy_k
April 3, 2026 · via Viator
To many people!
Recommend but not this tour, to many people and it was like a herd of people at once. Did see dolphins which was super cool, even babies.
Operator response
Hi Amy, thanks for your review and feedback. We're happy you spotted both dolphins and calves. We're sorry you found there were too many people, and we'll follow up with the boat operator regarding the situation on the day of your excursion.
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Josefin E
February 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
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Super good excursion! Fantastic nice drive there! With a great driver!
Liked the guys on the boat a lot! Was above all very nice that one came with me in the water! Also appreciated that they had such a nice respect for the animals!
Operator response
Hi Josefin, thanks for your review! We're happy to hear you had a great excursions, and were happy with the driver and skippers. We hope to see you again soon!
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Shane_D
February 25, 2026 · via Viator
Swimming with dolphins
Well organised. Swam with many dolphins such a thrill. Pick up was included and was punctual and professional.
Operator response
Hi Shane, thanks so much for your review! We're happy you enjoyed the wild dolphin swim, and we hope to see you again soon!
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Meyers L
November 25, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great activity
A very well organized activity. The people very nice and it was a lot of fun. Care was also taken not to disturb the animals.
Operator response
Hi, thanks so much for your wonderful review! We're glad you had a great trip and we hope to see you again soon!
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yannickchristopherl
November 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Perfect start in the day with dolphins and snorkeling
There were many boats, but the captain was always careful not to stress the animals unnecessarily. On the way back, we even saw dolphins jumping and playing. The crew was super friendly and also provided us with information about the dlophins. We were then allowed to snorkel for 15 minutes in a nearby reef. The pick-up also worked very well.
Operator response
Hi, thanks so much for your wonderful review! We're glad you had a great trip and we hope to see you again soon!
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