Mauritius · SNORKELING
The reef is close, shallow and warm all year, so the question is which stretch of it. These 15 cover Blue Bay, Crystal Rock and the drop-offs off Île aux Bénitiers, with prices, gear notes and how much of each trip is actually in the water.
Swim with wild dolphins, snorkel at Crystal Rock, enjoy a beach BBQ, and relax on Île aux Bénitiers during this full-day Mauritius tour.
“We had a great day with our guides Lulu and Kevin. I can highly recommend the tour. Swimming with the dolphins was incredible and the barbecue on the island was very lovely.”
Explore five islands near Mauritius by speedboat, with snorkeling, dolphins, historic lighthouses, waterfalls, and a beachside BBQ lunch.
“Highly recommend the speedboat tour of the 5 islands. Our Captain Derrick ripped across the waves (probably the best bit) - we got to see dolphins, turtles and monkeys over the course of the journey (recommend bringing a banana to feed monkeys). Great snorkelling opportunities, delicious BBQ lunch and free flowing rum throughout. There's an opportunity to go para-sailing out of sea for two people which I definitely recommend and is cheaper than organizing on the island.”
Review of Mauritius dolphin snorkeling from Tamarin, Crystal Rock, and Ile aux Bénitiers BBQ lunch, with practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“The guys were amazing, we had great time and a lot of fun together! They care about the marine life”
Review of Mauritius’s five-island speedboat tour, with snorkeling, waterfalls, colonial history, BBQ lunch, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We adored our guide Ronny, and you could tell he loves being on the water! The snorkelling was incredible and beat out Thailand snorkelling second to none! We got to see dolphins and our beach bbq lunch was perfect. We had a small group of 7 people and it was perfect for us. I can’t recommend enough!”
Review of Mauritius’s Blue Bay snorkeling tour, with two reef stops, glass-bottom boat views, Creole picnic, drinks, tips, and value advice.
“We loved it! Our guides were super cool, grest snorkeling spots, delicious meal at the beach”
Review of Blue Bay’s one-hour glass-bottom boat and snorkeling tour, with clear water, tropical fish, friendly guides, price advice, and practical tips.
“Nothing is perfect hence the 4 stars given. The orange umbrella and booking table were easy to find, and admin staff polite and friendly. Michel our boat driver was great. Informative, polite and humorous giving fair detail of the reef and fish. Easy snorkel which even the most inexperienced would enjoy. We were able to swim amongst smaller marine tropical fish, Michel's throwing of bits of food attracting fish. My 16 yr old daughter enjoyed the experience immensely. I am 65 and just a double knee arthroscopy 2 weeks ago and was still able to easily get on and off the boat. It was a pity to see how man's…”
Review of Mauritius’ 5 Islands speedboat tour, with snorkeling, sea turtles, waterfall views, beach BBQ, open bar, and small-group sailing.
“guide pilote bateau tres sympa et explication parfaite du délai au depart rdv 07h55 depart a 08h50... sinon repas tres bon et copieux,decouverte par la mer ou sur terre des îles,snorkeling dans un aquarium géant!!!”
Swim with dolphins off Mauritius on a two-hour Tamarin Beach speedboat tour with snorkeling gear, drinks, and mountain views for $49.
“The fruit juices mentioned in the service were the only thing missing. But great activity! We were really impressed. An unforgettable moment”
Snorkel Blue Bay Marine Park by glass-bottom boat for one hour. See coral and fish, swim in clear water, and enjoy an affordable Mauritius outing.
“Great tour guide, great snorkeling spot. I would always recommend this snorkeling adventure with Totof Tours in Blue Bay!”
Review of Mauritius’s full-day catamaran trip to Ile aux Cerfs, GRSE Waterfall, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, drinks, costs, and key drawbacks.
“The catamaran was spacious, the crew are super friendly and helpful. The BBQ lunch was great and it was well presented and well prepared. The drinks were ample. My wife and I had a great time.”
Review of Mauritius dolphin watching and snorkeling from La Preneuse, with practical advice on wildlife, swimming, value, timing, and what to bring.
“We had some fun, and also got lucky. Besides swimming with the dolphins, we saw a mother and a cab of sperm whales. The guys on the boat where serious and funny enough!”
Review of Mauritius’s 5-island boat tour with GRSE waterfall, lighthouse, Blue Bay snorkeling, Ile aux Cerfs lunch, and drinks.
“Nice trip, we going around to a lot of beautiful places. Even going to Blue bay with a lot of fishes, they put us on a glassbottomboat there from which we snorkled. Nice grilled lunch, even lobster on great beach and what you like to drink. Read more”
Swim with turtles at Trou aux Biches, then taste dholl puri, samosas, and Alouda on a guided Port Louis food walk.
“The trip to Port Louis was very interesting. Best to experience it with a knowledgeable guide. He was very friendly and we tried some of the local foods which we would not have done on our own. We did not see any Turtles, that was disappointing BUT we do understand that it is wild animals and nobody can control them. We had a great snorkeling experience.”
Review of Mauritius dolphin swimming and snorkeling from La Preneuse, with practical tips on timing, price, group size, safety, and ethics.
“The activity was beyond my expectations! Wonderful guide, 4 encounters with dolphins and exciting coral reef snorkeling! Best money ever spent!”
Review of Mauritius’ five-island speedboat cruise, with Blue Bay snorkeling, Ile aux Cerfs, island history, lunch, drinks, and practical tips.
“Absolutely amazing, the boat captain was fun and enthusiastic. Seeing the various islands was great, and the stops to swim and snorkel were fun. It was a little unnerving going after the dolphins, it felt very much like we were hunting them aRead more”
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