Exclusive-Private Swim With Dolphins & Whale Watching

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Exclusive - Private Swim With Dolphins & Whale Watching - Includes

• Exclusive sea trip of 4 to 5.5 hours
• Exciting private Speedboat ride in the Mauritian Lagoon
• Swimming with Dolphins
• Whale Watching
• Snorkelling near the reef
• Refreshments offered: Water & soft drinks
• Life jackets for each person
• Snorkelling equipment - Masks, Tubas & Fins

A unique experience of Swimming with Dolphins and Whale Watching in their natural surroundings!

Swimming with dolphins and encountering whales in the wild is one of the most rewarding marine experiences Mauritius has to offer. This private outing gives you the rare opportunity to share several unforgettable hours at sea with only your chosen companions, far from crowded decks and fixed itineraries.

With your own speedboat and experienced skippers guiding the way, you’ll discover the west coast from a different perspective, where open waters, dramatic coastal scenery and marine life come together in a setting few visitors experience so closely.

Thrilling Speed Boat Ride: Your journey begins with a briefing before heading out towards the dolphin and whale observation areas. The speedboat allows you to reach the right zones efficiently, while your skippers share insights about marine life, safety guidelines and responsible wildlife interaction.

Swim with the Dolphins: The west coast is particularly renowned for its resident pods of Bottlenose and Spinner Dolphins. Unlike controlled pool encounters, this experience takes place in their natural environment. Entering the open sea to observe dolphins up close is both moving and humbling - a moment many visitors describe as a highlight of their stay in Mauritius.

Whale Watching Offshore: The outing may also take you further offshore in search of whales. Watching a whale surface, breathe and dive beneath the ocean is an unforgettable sight. Depending on the season, you may encounter Sperm Whales - the largest toothed whales - known for their impressive size and deep dives - as well as other species recorded in Mauritian waters.

Snorkelling & Relaxed Moments at Sea: To complete the experience, you will have time to snorkel near the reefs and explore the lagoon’s colourful marine life. Snorkelling equipment is provided on board, along with refreshments including water and soft drinks. The combination of wildlife encounters, open-sea swimming, and lagoon snorkelling makes this outing far more than a simple boat trip.

A Closer Look at Mauritius’ Marine Life

The waters off the west coast host a remarkable diversity of marine mammals. Bottlenose Dolphins, known for their intelligence and social behaviour, often travel in pods that rest nearshore before heading offshore to feed. Spinner Dolphins, smaller and highly agile, are famous for their acrobatic leaps and spinning displays above the water’s surface.

The Sperm Whale, the most iconic whale found around Mauritius, can reach up to 18 metres in length and is recognised for its powerful deep dives in search of squid and fish. Other species such as Blainville’s Beaked Whale, Gray’s Beaked Whale and the Dwarf Sperm Whale have also been recorded in Mauritian waters.

• Sunscreen
• Towel
• Swimming suit (worn in advance)
• Hat or cap
• Sunglasses
• Spare clothes

• Minimum age: 3 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Participants prone to sea sickness are advised to take necessary precautions prior to departure.
• Maximum number of participants: 6 persons (up to 2 additional participants may be arranged upon prior request, subject to availability)
• There’s a high probability of encountering dolphins and whales during this trip. In case they are not spotted, there will be no money refunded.
• This trip is done on speed boats, as it is much easier to look for the dolphins and for the whales in comparison to catamarans, which take much more time to arrive at the sites.
• Snorkelling equipment is available onboard.
• Upon request, we can also arrange your transport from and back to your hotel.

Please note that:

• Advance booking: At least 24 hours prior to the activity date.
• Participants must arrive at least 15 minutes before departure time.
• The departure time and meeting point will be confirmed at the time of booking confirmation.
• All clients must fill in and sign a Disclaimer Form before participating in this activity.
• This trip is not recommended for pregnant women.
• Clients with limited mobility must specify their weight at the time of booking.
• Life vests must be worn at all times during the outing.
• Participants must follow all instructions given by the skippers throughout the trip.
• The management reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the trip in case of unfavourable weather or sea conditions for safety reasons.

Transport is available for an extra fee, with pick-up and drop-off from any accommodation in Mauritius.

How is the Transportation Fare calculated?

For transportation not included as part of the tour, the fare is calculated based on the set activity duration, the distance between your accommodation and the activity location (round trip).

Transport Payment

The payment for transportation is divided into two parts:

"Deposit": Payable at the time of booking, alongside your activity reservation. This deposit covers a portion of the total transportation fare.

"Amount Due to Driver": The remaining balance is payable in cash directly to the driver on the day of the activity. This final amount is calculated by subtracting the deposit from the total transportation cost.

Important Details to Submit

In order to process your booking, client MUST provide the following details at the comment box during the order process:

• Name of each participant as per the passports