Snorkeling Mauritius: Swim with Dolphins at Le Morne

Swim alongside dolphins in open water, then snorkel a natural rock formation in the lagoon

A private speedboat snorkeling tour from Le Morne Beach in Mauritius takes you to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat, then snorkel at Crystal Rock and enjoy a full lobster lunch on Île aux Bénitiers. The 9-hour experience includes a guide, all snorkeling equipment, an open bar with local drinks, and views of Le Morne Mountain. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available for an additional cost.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolphin swim, lunch, and snorkeling

• Arrive at Le Morne Beach
• Board private speedboat
• Cruise to dolphin swimming spot
• Swim with dolphins
• Travel to Île aux Bénitiers
• Enjoy lobster lunch on beach
• Relax and explore island
• Head to Crystal Rock
• Snorkel in crystal-clear lagoon

The Experience

The day starts at Le Morne Beach, where you board a private speedboat and head into open water to find dolphins. Your guide explains how to approach them safely and what the rules are for swimming alongside these animals without disturbing them. When you reach the pod, you slip into the water to experience what the operator describes as an incredibly moving encounter—face to face with the dolphins in their own environment, not in a tank or a controlled setting.

After the swim, the boat takes you to Île aux Bénitiers, where the crew begins preparing lunch as soon as you arrive. Within an hour you're eating grilled lobster, prawns, fish, chicken, sausages, garlic bread and salads, with banana flambé for dessert. The open bar runs throughout the day—rum, wine, beer, juice, soft drinks and water are unlimited (alcoholic drinks are for ages 18 and up). You have leisure time to rest on the beach, walk the island or explore the lagoons and coral reefs around it.

The final stop is Crystal Rock, a natural rock formation that rises a couple of hundred meters offshore in the southwest lagoons. You snorkel in the clear water around it, with Le Morne Mountain visible from the water. The operator notes that no animals are harmed during snorkeling sessions and emphasizes the educational and therapeutic side of swimming with dolphins in the wild.

What’s included

• Private speedboat and guide in English, Italian, French or German.
• all snorkeling equipment.
• full lobster lunch with grilled prawns, fish, chicken, sausages, garlic bread and salads.
• unlimited open bar with rum, wine, beer, juice, soft drinks and water throughout the day.
• snorkeling time at Crystal Rock and Île aux Bénitiers lagoons.
• leisure time on the beach.

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Is this one for you?The private speedboat means you don't wait for other groups or follow a fixed schedule—your guide and crew work around your pace. If you're staying near Le Morne or without a rental car, the tour operates from the beach itself, and hotel transfers are arranged separately, so getting there is settled before the day starts.

Top questions

What's the difference between swimming with dolphins here and at other snorkeling spots in Mauritius?

This tour takes you to open water where dolphins live naturally, not to a confined area or facility. Your guide teaches you the rules for approaching them safely so the encounter respects the animals and their habitat.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and your guide will explain how to approach the dolphins and what to expect in the water.

What exactly is Crystal Rock and why snorkel there?

Crystal Rock is a natural rock formation that sits in the lagoon a couple of hundred meters from shore in the southwest of Mauritius. The water around it is clear and full of marine life, and the rock itself creates a striking backdrop for photos with Le Morne Mountain visible from the water.

Is the lobster lunch included, or do I pay extra?

Lunch is included—grilled lobster, prawns, fish, chicken, sausages, garlic bread, salads and banana flambé, plus unlimited drinks from the open bar throughout the day.

How long is the full experience?

The tour runs 9 hours from start to finish, beginning at Le Morne Beach and ending after snorkeling at Crystal Rock and the leisure time on Île aux Bénitiers.

Does the price include getting to Le Morne Beach from my hotel?

Hotel pickup and drop-off around Mauritius are available for an additional cost. The speedboat itself departs from Le Morne Beach.