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Mauritius Airport Transfer: Private Minivan & 24/7 Pickup
Mauritius Airport Transfer: Private Minivan & 24/7 Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (88)1h–2hYou’ll step off your flight in Mauritius to find your name waiting at Exit Gate 7, with a local driver ready to help with your bags and guide you straight to an air-conditioned minivan. Whether you’re arriving late or early, you’ll get door-to-door service to your hotel or villa—no stress about timing or luggage. There’s something quietly reassuring about starting your trip this way.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 65View ›
Swim with Wild Dolphins in Mauritius: 2-Hour Excursion
Swim with Wild Dolphins in Mauritius: 2-Hour Excursion★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (88)2hA 2-hour dolphin swim in Mauritius operates year-round from Black River or Tamarin Bay with a professional guide, snorkeling equipment and mineral water. Your guide enters the water with you and stays throughout. Groups stay under eight people, and children from age 2 are welcome with an adult.Is it for me?Swim alongside wild dolphins during their most active hours—your guide enters the water with you in small groups to maximize encounter odds.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 70View ›
Tamarin River: Afternoon Kayak Tour with Wildlife & Bay Start
Tamarin River: Afternoon Kayak Tour with Wildlife & Bay Start★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (84)2h 30mYou’ll paddle from Tamarin Bay into peaceful river arms with a local guide, surrounded by lush greenery and mountain views. Expect close-up moments with wildlife—maybe monkeys or moorhens—and plenty of quiet time to just float and breathe in the earthy air. Kayak and life vest are included so you can focus on drifting along and letting the afternoon unfold.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 55View ›
Mauritius Airport Transfer: Private Car, Wi-Fi & Local Driver
Mauritius Airport Transfer: Private Car, Wi-Fi & Local Driver★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (84)15m–1hYou’ll be met at Mauritius airport by a local driver holding your name sign—no searching or stress. Enjoy cool air conditioning, free Wi-Fi for messages home, and bottled water as you settle in for your private transfer to your hotel. You can ask for scenic detours or quick stops along the way if you want. It’s an easy start that feels surprisingly personal.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefrom · per groupUS$ 38View ›
Snorkeling with Dolphins in Mauritius: Speedboat & Island Lunch
Snorkeling with Dolphins in Mauritius: Speedboat & Island Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.39 (75)7h 15mA full-day snorkeling trip from Mauritius combines dolphin watching and swimming in Tamarin Bay with a stop at Île aux Bénitiers for lunch and more time in the water. The speedboat carries all snorkeling gear, life jackets and a crew trained to help; lunch with drinks is served on the island. Guides speak English, Spanish, French and Arabic, so you follow the commentary in your language.Is it for me?Book this trip if you want to snorkel with dolphins and understand the guide's commentary—the crew speaks your language, so you follow what's happening without translation delays or guessing at what the crew is saying.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-5%fromUS$ 67View ›
Mahebourg - Grand Baie: Private Transfer with Local Driver
Mahebourg - Grand Baie: Private Transfer with Local Driver★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (73)1hYou’ll be greeted by your local driver at Mahebourg Airport and taken straight to your hotel or apartment anywhere on Mauritius. Enjoy help with luggage, air-conditioned comfort, and flexible pickup times—plus little touches like baby seats if you need them. It’s an easy start that lets you actually notice where you’ve landed.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 59View ›
Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Hike & Swim at Seven Waterfalls
Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Hike & Swim at Seven Waterfalls★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (73)3hYou’ll follow narrow trails with a local guide through Mauritius’ lush heartland, pausing at five waterfalls for swims or just to catch your breath by the spray. Expect sticky fruit breaks, muddy shoes, and time to float in cool natural pools before hiking back out—plus those little moments that stick with you long after you’ve left.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 47View ›
Catamaran to Coin de Mire & Îlot Gabriel with BBQ lunch
Catamaran to Coin de Mire & Îlot Gabriel with BBQ lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (68)7h 15mA full-day catamaran cruise from Grand Baie to Îlot Gabriel and Coin de Mire in Mauritius, with swimming and snorkelling stops at both islands, a freshly prepared BBQ lunch served on board, and snorkelling equipment included. The boat departs and returns to Grand Baie; a live guide speaks English or French; children from age 1 are welcome.Is it for me?The catamaran departs from Grand Baie, so if you're staying in the north or don't have a car, you avoid arranging transport to a distant port — the boat is where the day starts. The fixed schedule and included lunch mean the day holds together without you building it, and the two islands in one cruise give you both the dramatic rocky islet and the peaceful beach without choosing between them.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −49%fromUS$ 87View ›
Snorkeling and Swim with Dolphins in Mauritius
Snorkeling and Swim with Dolphins in Mauritius★★★★★★★★★★ 4.06 (65)6hSwim with spinner and bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat off Mauritius, then snorkel a coral reef in the Black River region and finish with a BBQ lunch on Ile Aux Bénitiers. The excursion runs 6 hours from a 6:00 or 7:00 AM hotel pickup depending on where you stay on the island, and includes snorkeling equipment, all drinks, and the speedboat ride. A live guide speaks English and French.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying on the west coast of Mauritius and have a free morning—the early 6:00 or 7:00 AM start is what puts you in the water with the dolphins before they move deeper offshore, and it leaves the afternoon free. The moderate fitness requirement means you need to be comfortable swimming in open water without a pool edge or the seafloor nearby; if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns, this activity is not safe for you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −43%fromUS$ 70View ›
Île aux Cerfs catamaran tour: Sail, snorkel & lunch in Mauritius
Île aux Cerfs catamaran tour: Sail, snorkel & lunch in Mauritius★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (64)7hA full-day shared catamaran tour from Mauritius to Île aux Cerfs includes snorkelling at Fond Blanc or Eau Bleu, a grilled fish and chicken lunch with salads and fruit, and drinks throughout the day. The boat sails the southeast coast past waterfalls and wildlife, and the crew provides snorkelling gear and lifejackets. Hotel pickup is available on one option; both depart with a live English or French-speaking guide.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to snorkel a working lagoon with a full-day pace that includes an island stop and onboard lunch, all on a single catamaran without switching boats or locations.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 81View ›
Mauritius Airport-Hotel Transfer: Private Car & Meet-Greet
Mauritius Airport-Hotel Transfer: Private Car & Meet-Greet★★★★★★★★★★ 4.37 (62)30m–1h 10mYou get picked up at the airport gate with a nameplate, driven to your hotel in a registered private car with a multilingual driver, and returned to the airport the same way. The 45-minute airport wait is built in, so delays don't turn into extra charges. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; you arrange the time when you book.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your hotel without arranging transport or negotiating a price—the driver and car are already waiting, and the fare is fixed before you land.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 47View ›
Dolphin Swim & Whale Watching Mauritius: 4.5-Hour Speedboat Tour
Dolphin Swim & Whale Watching Mauritius: 4.5-Hour Speedboat Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.45 (62)4h 30mA 4.5-hour speedboat activity in Mauritius where you swim with wild dolphins in Tamarin Bay, snorkel at The Aquarium, and watch humpback or sperm whales on the open Indian Ocean. Professional skippers brief you on marine life and sustainable wildlife practices, guide you in the water during the dolphin swim, and accompany the entire experience with bottled water and snorkeling equipment included. Private transport to and from your location is arranged.Is it for me?The activity runs 4.5 hours on a speedboat with water entry for the dolphin swim, so you're comfortable getting in and out of the ocean and can handle a morning or afternoon on the open sea. The skippers manage the timing and route based on where the animals are, which means the sequence shifts—dolphin swim and whale watching may happen in either order depending on the day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −46%fromUS$ 238View ›
Black River catamaran tour Mauritius: Snorkel Bénitiers Island
Black River catamaran tour Mauritius: Snorkel Bénitiers Island★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (60)7hA full-day shared catamaran tour from Mauritius visits Tamarin Bay for dolphin watching, Black River lagoon for snorkeling a shallow reef, and Bénitiers Island for beach time. The boat sails with sails hoisted, the crew watches over snorkelers in the water, and lunch is a grilled fish and chicken BBQ with salads and fruit. English and French guides lead the tour; seven hours total.Is it for me?Seven hours on the water means you'll see dolphins, snorkel a reef, and explore an island in one trip, but you won't have time for a second full activity that same day.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-10%fromUS$ 70View ›
Mauritius Catamaran Tour: Ile Aux Cerfs, Snorkeling & Lunch
Mauritius Catamaran Tour: Ile Aux Cerfs, Snorkeling & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (57)9hA full-day catamaran tour from Trou D'eau Douce on Mauritius's east coast takes you to snorkel in the lagoon, visit the Grand River South East waterfall to watch monkeys and fruit bats, and spend the afternoon on Ile Aux Cerfs island. The boat departs at 9 a.m., includes a barbecue lunch and unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and returns around 4 p.m. A live guide speaks English, French, Italian or German throughout. Optional water activities at the island—parasailing, undersea walking, tube riding—are available depending on your package.Is it for me?Choose this shared catamaran if you want a full-day itinerary with snorkeling and island stops set by the boat's schedule; book a private charter instead if you'd rather control the timing and route.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 70View ›
Port Louis: Swim with Turtles & Street Food Tour
Port Louis: Swim with Turtles & Street Food Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.46 (54)5h–6hYou swim freely with sea turtles at a natural site, then explore Port Louis market and Chinatown with a guide who shows you how locals eat and where the food comes from. Fort Adelaide rounds out the morning with a dose of colonial history. Transport, snacks, drinks and a driver-guide are all included, with pickup between 9:30 and 10am depending on where you're staying.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to combine water time with local food culture without arranging multiple transport or worrying about timing between stops — the guide handles the route and the snacks are built in, which is what lets you move between the turtle swim, the market, and the fort in one coherent morning.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −48%fromUS$ 117View ›
Kayak Fishing in Mauritius: Small Group, Premium Equipment
Kayak Fishing in Mauritius: Small Group, Premium Equipment★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (49)4hKayak fishing in Mauritius is a four-hour activity where you operate a premium fishing kayak in small groups of up to four people, with an experienced guide adapting the trip to your skill level. The guide speaks English or French, children are welcome from age 12, and all fishing gear and safety equipment are included. Lunch and bottled water are not part of the package.Is it for me?Choose the single kayak if you want to paddle and fish entirely on your own; pick the double kayak if you'd rather share the paddling or bring a non-fishing companion. Either way, the four-hour window and small group size mean the guide can focus on your casting and move you toward active fish without the noise and wake of a motorboat.Free cancellationfromUS$ 165View ›
Snorkeling in Mauritius: 5 Islands Speedboat Cruise with Lunch
Snorkeling in Mauritius: 5 Islands Speedboat Cruise with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.48 (48)7hA 7-hour speedboat snorkeling tour on Mauritius's east coast that stops at five islands and two snorkeling sites, with lunch and equipment included. The boat departs from the east coast and returns the same day; snorkeling is optional but the reefs between Blue Bay and Île aux Aigrettes (or near Îlot Mangenie, depending on conditions) are the centerpiece. A guide in English or French narrates the history of each stop—Île aux Cerfs, Île Phare with its 1864 lighthouse, Île de la Passe where the British and French fought in 1810, and the nature reserve at Île aux Aigrettes. Lunch and drinks happen at Îlot Mangenie.Is it for me?The boat picks you up from the east coast and returns you there the same day, so if you're staying in the region without a car, you skip the logistics of renting one or arranging separate transport to the marina. The speedboat pace means you see five islands and snorkel in one outing instead of splitting it across multiple days.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-5%fromUS$ 100View ›
Tamarind Falls Hike Mauritius: Seven Cascades & River Crossings
Tamarind Falls Hike Mauritius: Seven Cascades & River Crossings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (47)3h–4hYou hike through Mauritius's rainforest canyon to seven waterfalls, crossing rivers and scrambling over wet rock with a certified guide. The trek includes a fish pedicure in a mountain pool, a waterfall massage, and time to rest between cascades. Expect three to four hours of steady climbing on slippery terrain and multiple water crossings—this is not a casual walk, and your fitness level determines whether you enjoy it or survive it.Is it for me?Right for hikers with solid fitness who want a real rainforest challenge, not a scenic stroll. The three to four hours of climbing on wet rock and river crossings is what gets you to the remote falls—plan your energy accordingly, and bring shoes with grip.Free cancellationfromUS$ 55View ›
Mauritius Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel Pickup
Mauritius Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (44)You arrive, your driver meets you by name, and you're in a private air-conditioned car heading to your hotel within minutes. No queue, no negotiation, no waiting for other passengers. Payment is fixed and made to the driver at the end. Book at least 24 hours ahead with your flight details.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the taxi rank and arrive at your hotel without negotiating a fare — the fixed price and named driver mean you know exactly what to expect before you land.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 57View ›
Snorkeling in Mauritius: Ilot Gabriel Catamaran Cruise
Snorkeling in Mauritius: Ilot Gabriel Catamaran Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.23 (44)8hAn eight-hour catamaran cruise from Grand Baie in Mauritius takes you to Ilot Gabriel and Flat Island for snorkeling, with a buffet lunch, drinks and snacks included. The boat departs at 8am and returns at 4pm. A live guide speaks English and French throughout the day.Is it for me?The eight-hour window means you leave early and return by late afternoon, so the rest of your day in Mauritius stays open — no hotel pickup, no extended commitment. Bring or rent your own snorkeling gear before you board, since equipment isn't part of the package.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 101View ›
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