Our 6 Best Mauritius Whale Watching Trips

1.Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 595 reviews · 5 hours · from $129Our pick

Set out from Grande Riviere Noire on a speedboat carrying up to 14 passengers, with two skippers guiding you to wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins, resident sperm whales, and seasonal humpbacks. You may swim with dolphins, but whales are observed from the boat only. A reef snorkel and drinks round out the five-hour trip.

“It was the best tour we have ever had! We saw first whale very far, then we moved to a different location and we saw extremely close and that was magical! Swimming with dolphins was beyond our imagination! It was such a great tour, I recommend not to everyone!”

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2.Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · from $225Top rated

Meet the Lydia Boat team near Le Morne for a private 7.5-hour speedboat outing. Miguel, Navy, Owen, Rino, Theo, and other crew members may guide you to wild dolphins, whales, turtles, the lagoon aquarium, and Crystal Rock. Expect snorkelling, seafood, drinks, and a barbecue, currently served on the boat because Benitier Island has been closed since March 20, 2025.

“This was a trip of a life time and beyond expectations. We were lucky to also see whales as well as see and swim with dolphins and the food on a paradise island was amazing , having our oyster and sea urchins starter prepared in front of us was incredible . Our guides Miguel and assistant were so friendly and professional and fun.”

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3.Whale Dream ltd – Whales watching and swim with dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews

Meet at 6am in Rivière Noire for a private four-hour boat trip with Whale Dream. The crew uses a hydrophone to locate sperm whales, then looks for spinner and bottlenose dolphins. You may swim with dolphins and snorkel, but swimming with whales is prohibited in Mauritius. Snacks, soft drinks, and equipment are included.

“Had the most amazing once in a lifetime experience with Whale Dream. We were lucky to spot an entire family of whales. The best part was that the crew was very respectful of the whales and kept a distance from them. While there are other Read more”

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4.Whale watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · from $69Best value

Meet at 10 a.m. on La Jetée Road in Grande Riviere Noire for a 2.5-hour whale search with a maximum of eight people. The crew uses a hydrophone and whale blows to locate sperm whales year-round and humpbacks from June to October. Guides including Clovis, Yobis, Julian, and Fletcher have been praised for safe boat handling and respectful whale watching.

“We had the most amazing experience in this short tour. We were lucky to see at least seven whales and on our way back as a bonus We saw a large number of dolphins near the shore.”

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5.Mauritius Eco Whales Quest, 3-4 hours Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $223

Set out from Mauritius for a three-hour whale-watching trip with an experienced local boat crew. Early departures help limit crowding, and English or French commentary explains the whales and their habitat. Small-group and private options are available. Water, juice, soft drinks, masks, and fins are listed as included, but swimming with whales is not guaranteed.

“Whale Watching in Mauritius ✨ This tour was absolutely amazing – a true dream come true! 🐋 We were lucky enough to see humpback whales several times during the trip, sometimes up to six or more at once. It was simply incredible to watch these giants so close in their natural habitat. An unforgettable experience, and worth every penny! 💙🌊”

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6.All In One- Dolphins, Whales, Snorkeling & Lunch onboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2 reviews · 6h 30m

Spend 6.5 hours on a private speedboat off Mauritius’s west coast, looking for dolphins and whales, visiting Crystal Rock, snorkeling in a natural aquarium, and enjoying a fresh BBQ with drinks. Your skipper and guide speak Arabic, English, French, Hindi, or Urdu. Confirm the meeting point and lunch location the evening before.

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