Snorkeling with Wild Dolphins in Mauritius

You can slide into the water with the dolphins if the conditions are right.

Snorkel with wild dolphins in their natural habitat off Mauritius on a shared morning activity. You'll observe the dolphins from the boat first, and if conditions permit and you choose to, enter the water with a guide to snorkel alongside them. The encounter includes snorkelling equipment, lifejackets, bottled water and live commentary in English or French. The whole outing runs about two and a half hours.

The experience

The boat heads out each morning with a small group to find wild dolphins in their natural habitat. Your guide explains the approach rules for a respectful encounter before anything happens, so you understand how to behave around these marine mammals. You'll watch them from the deck first. Bring a camera, because this is when most of the best shots happen. If the sea state cooperates and you want to go in, you slide into the water with the guide to snorkel at their level. Lifejackets are compulsory both on the boat and in the water.

The whole outing takes about two and a half hours. Snorkelling equipment is provided, along with bottled water and live commentary from the skipper throughout. The guide stays with you in the water, so you're never alone, and the boat crew keeps watch from above. This is a shared group activity, so you'll be with other snorkelers, not a private charter.

What’s included

• Snorkelling equipment.
• lifejackets.
• bottled water.
• live guide commentary in English or French.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 14 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Dolswim Ltd

Is this one for you?At two and a half hours, this morning activity leaves the rest of your day free for other plans around Mauritius. The shared group format keeps the cost down, and you only enter the water if you choose to: watching from the boat is a complete experience on its own.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

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.

Can I snorkel with the dolphins even if I've never done it before?

Yes. The guide enters the water with you, and snorkelling equipment is included. You don't need prior experience, though you should be comfortable in the water and wearing a lifejacket.

What happens if the dolphins don't show up or the sea is too rough to snorkel?

The boat will search for dolphins each morning, but sightings depend on where they are. If conditions aren't right for entering the water (rough seas, for example), you'll still observe from the boat and hear live commentary from the skipper about their behaviour and the marine environment.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Snorkelling equipment, lifejackets, bottled water and live guide commentary are all included. Bring a camera, sunscreen, a towel and a change of clothes. Hotel pickup is not included, so you'll need to arrange your own transport to the boat departure point.

Can I do this if I use a wheelchair?

The boat crew will carry you aboard, but the wheelchair cannot be taken on the boat itself. Wheelchair guests are not taken into the water. An exclusive private excursion is recommended if you use a wheelchair, so you can arrange the experience to suit your needs.