Wild Dolphin Swim & Whale Watching
with Hotel Pickup & Dropoff
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Excursion Activities & Attractions:
Swimming with Wild Dolphins
Whale Watching
Pickup & Drop Off Location:
Your hotel
Pickup Time:
This activity begins at 6:45am on the west coast of the island. Your pickup time will be between 5:00am and 6:15am. depending on your hotel. We will let you know your exact pickup time upon booking.
Excursion Duration:
Approx. 5.5h (not including driving time)
Private or Shared:
Shared (hotel pickup and dropoff is private)
Inclusions:
Private hotel pickup and dropoff
Swimming with wild dolphins (snorkeling gear provided)
Snorkeling near the coral reef (time permitting)
Exclusions / To Bring:
Sun protection
Breakfast & lunch (the excursion ends at approximately 12:30pm)
Swimming with Wild Dolphins
Swimming with wild dolphins is one of the most popular, and exciting, experiences on the island! You'll board a boat, and depart for Tamarin Bay, in the southwest of the island. With life jackets and snorkelling gear provided, you'll have the chance to swim with Spinner Dolphins in their natural environment. While it's not necessary to know how to swim for this experience, knowing how to swim will enhance the experience as the dolphins are often very quick. You'll also have the chance to to snorkel near the coral reef (time permitting). The entire experience (finding the dolphins, swimming with them and snorkeling) lasts about 2.5 hours.
Whale Watching
After swimming with wild dolphins, you'll head further out to sea, beyond the coral reef in order to spot the whales that make the waters off of the coast of Mauritius their home. Sperm whales can be observed off of the Mauritian coast all year, while Humpback Whales can be spotted from July - October, when they make their way northward, towards the warmer waters of the equator. Typically there is about a 60% chance of seeing whales (slightly higher from July - October when Humpback whales are present).