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Tours/Mauritius/Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport

Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport

4.5(62)Mauritius4h 30min
VIATOR4.6(36)TRIPADVISOR4.2(26)
Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport
Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport
Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport
Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport
Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport
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Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport
Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport
Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport
Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport
Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport
Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport
Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport
Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport
Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport
Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport

At a glance

Duration
4h 30min
Price from
$233 / person
Location
Mauritius
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 62 reviews
Languages
EN, FR
Group
Small group, up to 15
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Bonjour Mauritius

Description

Get ready for an unforgettable marine wildlife experience in Mauritius, offering the opportunity to observe dolphins and whales in their natural ocean environment. Begin on the open waters of the Indian Ocean, where you will have the chance to swim alongside wild dolphins under the guidance of experienced local skippers. Continue further offshore for a whale watching experience, where you have the chance to encounter humpback and/or sperm whales. This portion of the tour is conducted with a strong emphasis on responsible whale watching, maintaining a safe distance at all times and following international best practices to avoid disrupting natural behaviours. Throughout the day, your knowledgeable skippers share insights into local marine life while prioritizing safety, sustainability, and ethical wildlife interaction. This is a thoughtfully guided experience designed for those who want to witness Mauritius’ incredible marine ecosystem in a way that respects and protects it.

Tour Options

With Private Pickup & Dropoff

With Private Pickup & Dropoff Pickup included

What's included

Included
Private transportation to and from the departure location
Professional Skippers
Bottled Water / Soft Drinks
Swimming with wild dolphins excursion
Snorkeling equipment
Whale watching excursion
Not included
Breakfast & Lunch

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 6:45am on the west coast of the island. Your exact pickup time will depend on where you are staying, but will typically be between 5:00am and 6:15am.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.5
62 reviews
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Important Information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In almost all cases (at least 90%), you will see dolphins, but if this is not the case, a second outing will be offered on the boat free of charge for the dolphin viewing only (2.5 hours). It’s important to note that there will be no refund once you have completed the activity
  • There is a 60% chance that you will see whales, but if that is not the case, the local tour operator is unable to provide a refund due to the high fuel costs, so please consider this before making a booking

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?

Wild Dolphin Swim & Responsible Whale Watching with Transport lasts about 4h 30min.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $233 per person for this Mauritius experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, 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 6:45am on the west coast of the island. Your exact pickup time will depend on where you are staying, but will typically be between 5:00am and 6:15am.

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?

Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.

Is this tour worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 62 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Bonjour Mauritius.

Reviews(62)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Canefe_T
June 4, 2026 · via Viator
great day !!

it was wonderfull day and the team was well organised. they know their responsibilities to the nature.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful day and that our team made the experience well-organized and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recognition of our team’s care and responsibility toward nature. Respecting Mauritius’ natural beauty is very important to us, and we’re glad this was reflected during your tour. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience soon!

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sebla_o
March 20, 2026 · via Viator
Everyone who comes to...

Everyone who comes to Mauritius should experience this. We saw humpback whales, swam with dolphins and snorkeled on a beautiful reef. The company that organized it was excellent

Operator response

Hi, thanks os much for your wonderful review! We're happy you enjoyed the day on the water, and we hope to see you again soon!

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Lutz_S
March 3, 2026 · via Viator
Great experience

On-time hotel pickup and stress-free return. Very good guids on the boat, as promised Wild dolphins and orca whales seen up close.

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Anke_H
October 15, 2025 · via Viator
Great experience, Has...

Great experience, Everything worked very well. punctual, pick up, friendliness , explanations,

Operator response

Hi, thanks for your great review. We're glad you had a great excursion and we hope to see you again soon!

A
ANDREW_S
September 5, 2025 · via Viator
Great to see dolphins and whales in own habitat

It's a great way to see dolphins in the wild. You need to be quick when they say go, go. Look down and they [dolphins] go past quickly. Then back on boat and move to do it again. Need to be confident swimmer if you are jumping in but you can stay on boat and see from above. We were lucky to see whales too, mother and two babies. There are a lot of other boats but the experience was great 👍.

Operator response

Hi, thanks so much for your review! We're happy you had an amazing experience and we hope to see you again soon!

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I1557GGclarer
September 4, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Dolphin and whale watching

We went on this tour on Wednesday 2nd September, the 2 x crew members were very knowledgeable and informative. The day was fantastic from start to finish and was told they could not guarantee seeing whales , but radioed through and said there was sightings of the sperm whales . We were lucky enough to see a few whales and got a good view of them as well , stayed about a hour then went to see dolphins which was about 30 of them had a fantastic day was well worth it

Operator response

Hi, thanks so much for your review! We're glad you enjoyed this amazing experience and we hope you had a great stay in Mauritius!

B
Bernardo_L
August 31, 2025 · via Viator
We saw one whale and some...

We saw one whale and some dolphins, but when we went to do the snorkeling we finish to early. It supoust to finish at 12:30 mor or less, and were at the port at 10:30. In my opinion we should went to another snorkel place. Thanks.

Operator response

Hi, thanks for your review and feedback. We're happy you had a successful trip and we'll follow up with the skipper regarding the schedule for that day.

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David_C
June 18, 2025 · via Viator
Swam with dolphins and saw whales, what more can you say.

Swam with dolphins and saw whales, what more could you ask? Having been on many disappointing sea fishing trips in the past I went with a healthy dose of cynicism. However the 2 man crew were friendly and well informed from other boats and found both quickly. 2 things ticked off my bucket list. Watch outs, it gets quite cold and expect lots of spray so a change of clothes recommended. Overall had an amazing experience.

Operator response

Hi David, thanks so much for your review! We're glad you had a great trip and we hope to see you again soon!

M
Margarita S
June 17, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Respectful of the animals and still up close

It was a great experience to experience the sperm whales. Our organizer behaved very respectfully towards the animals and still managed to make this experience possible for us.

Operator response

Hi Margarita, thanks so much for your review! We're glad you had a successful excursion and we hope yo had a great stay in Mauritius!

P
Peter_A
May 6, 2025 · via Viator
Awesome!

Picked up at 5:00AM because whale viewing has to be done before midday (Mauritius law), but getting up that early was worth it. There's no guarantee of seeing anything at all, but the company are organised with spotter boats that go out early and then report back so us tourists get the very best chance. They're also flexible - we were meant to see the dolphins first but that changed when a report came over the radio that whales had been spotted, and we ended up seeing 6 or 7 sperm whales which was amazing. Later on we also got to see some dolphins - the method here is to park the boat ahead of their course and then for us to jump in quickly and watch as the dolphins swim under us. Then we got back in the boat which caught them back up and repeated. Obviously we were there for dolphins and whales, but the landscape as we went out to sea with the sun coming up was also spectacular.

Operator response

Hi Peter, thanks so much for your review! We're happy you enjoyed the trip and we hope to see you again soon!

$233/ person
4.5(62)
Duration4h 30min
LanguagesEN, FR
ConfirmationWithin 24h
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