Dolphins Encounter and Whale Watching

4.6 (185 reviews) Mauritius
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Duration4h - 5h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers

Overview

Make your dreams come true during a unique dolphin encounter and discover the wonderful world of the whales.

An unforgettable experience: swimming with wild dolphins in their natural environment. If you don't want to swim with them, you can also observe them from the boat.

The second part of the excursion: whale watching. With the help of a hydrophone, our crew will try to localize them. And once on site, observation from the boat only , NO SWIMMING. Admire these amazing creatures.

lifejackets are compulsory on our boat and in the water.
Dolphin tour not appropriate for children under 18months and whales tour not appropriate for children under 3years old

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Live commentary on board
  • Soft drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Dolswim
    5h · Admission ticket included
    Meeting time at 6:45 a.m. in Black River. At 7 a.m. you will leave on one of our speed boats for an unforgettable encounter. You will observe wild dolphins in their natural environment. If the conditions are right, you can also swim with them, accompanied by a skipper (max 2 persons at a time). We will first explain you the rules for a respectful encounter with the dolphins. The first part of this excursion ends with a snorkeling on the coral reef.

    Then it is time to go observe the whales. With the help of a hydrophone, our crew will try to localize them. Sperm whales can be observed all year round while humpback whales can be observed between June and October. Water and soft drinks will be served during the trip.

    Return around 12:30 p.m.

    We guarantee a 60% chance to see the whales.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: La Jetée Road, Grande Rivière Noire, Black River, Mauritius

GPS Point: S(y) 20.36432 E(x) 57.37234
Directions: GPS Point: S(y) 20.36432 E(x) 57.37234
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End point

Departure Point: La Jetée Road, Grande Rivière Noire, Black River, Mauritius

GPS Point: S(y) 20.36432 E(x) 57.37234
Directions: GPS Point: S(y) 20.36432 E(x) 57.37234
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Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair: the wheelchair cannot be taken on board, but we can carry the guest onto the boat. Please advise weight. Wheelchair guests will not be taken into the water. Exclusive excursion recommended for these guests
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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