Swim With Wild Dolphins & Whale Watching in Mauritius

Spend a morning in the water with dolphins, then track whales across open seas

Swim with wild dolphins in Tamarin Bay and whale watch on the open sea in Mauritius in a single morning and afternoon, with hotel pickup and dropoff, professional skippers, snorkeling equipment and bottled water included. The skipper briefs you on dolphin and whale behavior, sustainable viewing practices and water safety before you enter the water. Dolphins appear in at least 90% of departures. If they don't, you get a free second outing for the dolphin swim alone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Swim with dolphins and whale watching

• Board speedboat and receive briefing
• Swim with wild dolphins at Tamarin Bay
• Snorkel at The Aquarium if time permits
• Whale watching tour on open seas
• Listen to educational commentary by skippers

The experience

You start at your hotel and travel by speedboat to Tamarin Bay, where the skipper briefs you on the types of dolphins you'll encounter, their habits, sustainable watching guidelines, boat safety and swimming procedures. Then you enter the water with the skipper alongside you to swim with the dolphins in their natural environment. Depending on time and animal behavior, you may also visit The Aquarium, a snorkeling site with coral and tropical fish, before heading to the open sea for whale watching.

The afternoon shifts to whale watching on the open seas. The skipper explains the whale species you might see and the guidelines for sustainable observation. Humpback whales migrate past Mauritius between July and September or October on their way from the South Pole to breeding grounds near the equator. Sperm whales can be spotted almost year-round. You'll hear educational commentary as you watch them in their natural habitat. The order and timing of the dolphin swim and whale watching may shift depending on where the animals are that day.

The activity runs 4 to 5 hours total. Hotel pickup and dropoff are included, along with snorkeling equipment, bottled water and soft drinks. The guide speaks English and French. Children from age 3 are welcome. If dolphins don't appear (which happens in fewer than 10% of departures), you get a free second outing for the dolphin swim only, lasting 2.5 hours. Whale sightings happen in about 60% of trips. If whales don't appear, no refund is offered due to fuel costs.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and dropoff.
• professional skipper in English or French.
• snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• swimming with wild dolphins in Tamarin Bay.
• whale watching on the open sea.
• educational briefings on dolphin and whale behavior and sustainable viewing practices.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 06:45

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (3 to 4 years): free · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Bonjour Mauritius

Is this one for you?Book this activity if you have a free morning and afternoon in Mauritius and want to enter the water with dolphins rather than watch from the boat alone. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you don't arrange timing or logistics yourself, and the skipper's presence in the water during the dolphin swim keeps the experience guided and safe.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (3 to 4 years): free. Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What types of dolphins will I see when I swim with them in Mauritius?

The skipper briefs you on the specific dolphin species in Tamarin Bay and their habits before you enter the water, so you know what to expect and how to observe them sustainably.

When is the best time to see humpback whales off Mauritius?

Humpback whales migrate past the Mauritian coast between July and September or October, when they travel from the South Pole to warmer breeding grounds near the equator.

What happens if I don't see dolphins on the day I book?

Dolphins appear in at least 90% of departures, but if they don't, the operator offers a free second outing for the dolphin swim alone, lasting 2.5 hours.

Is snorkeling equipment provided, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the activity, so you don't need to bring your own or arrange it separately.

Does the activity include meals, or should I eat before I go?

Breakfast and lunch are not included, though bottled water and soft drinks are provided throughout the morning and afternoon.

Can I bring my 4-year-old on this dolphin and whale watching trip?

Children are welcome from age 3, so your 4-year-old can join the activity with hotel pickup and dropoff included.