The 14 Best Ile aux Bénitiers & Crystal Rock Trips

1.Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,635 reviews · 7 hours · from $115Our pick

Start with hotel pickup and a speedboat ride from the west coast to see wild dolphins in Mauritius’s southwest lagoon. You’ll snorkel near Crystal Rock with Le Morne behind you, eat a three-course BBQ lunch on Île aux Bénitiers, and relax on the beach. Guides such as Yan, Alex, Lulu, Kevin, and Kavi are known for friendly service and careful dolphin handling.

“Every aspect from pick up to drop off and the activities in between was scheduled beautifully. Great guides, boat, dolphins. turtles and fishes. Awesome relaxed BBQ on the beach and thwy always kept us informed of the schedule. superb. 10/10!”

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2.Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 511 reviews · from $77

Meet your licensed crew at Tamarin Public Beach for a speedboat trip to dolphin waters, Crystal Rock, and Ile aux Benitiers. You can snorkel with dolphins when conditions allow, then eat a local BBQ on the beach. Crews have included Gregory, Peanut, Atish, Jonathan, and Jordan. Hotel transfers cost extra.

“Gregory & Peanut were absolutely amazing crew on the boat. They made sure we saw everything that was promised in the description and even more! Absolutely recommended.”

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3.Dolphin Encounters, Ile aux Benitier & Crystal rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 148 reviews · from $111

Join Freshverde Holidays for a 7 to 8-hour west-coast boat trip from Trou d’Eau Douce, with hotel pickup, dolphin watching, Crystal Rock snorkeling, and a three-course barbecue on Ile aux Benitiers. Guides and skippers such as Avish, Oliver, and Brian have earned praise for friendly, professional service. Dolphin encounters can be crowded, so expectations matter.

“We loved swimming with the dolphins and the BBQ lunch afterwards. There were only 2 things that stopped us giving this experience 5 stars and that was that it was about an hour and a half too long and the water was a bit murky...which, of course, is not anything the tour operator could do about!”

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4.Speedboat to Ile aux Benitier: Dolphin Encounter & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 144 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Spend six hours on Mauritius’s west coast with a speedboat ride from Flic en Flac, an open-ocean dolphin encounter, snorkeling, Crystal Rock, and lunch on Ile aux Benitiers. A skipper explains dolphin habits and safety before the outing. Pickup is optional, and group sizes may reach about 18 people.

“Très satisfaite de cette activité, j’avais pris le transport avec, il est arrivé à l’heure. Nous avons attendu 10 minutes que tous les monde arrivent. Dans le speedboat, Nous étions une petite +/-18 de personnes enfants inclus. c’était pas surchargé mais il n’en fallait pas plus. Direction les dauphins. On se retrouve en effet autour d’un amas de bateau, mais notre guide a préféré laisser la full passer plutôt que d’étouffer les dauphins. Nous avons eu la chance de pouvoir nager avec. Puis direction le lagon avec de sublimes poissons. L’eau n’était pas très clair car il avait plus la veille mais très satisfaisant quand même, on a nager avec…”

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5.Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Bénitiers: Dolphin watch, Crystal Rock & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 50 reviews · from $121

Spend 7 to 8 hours on Mauritius’ west coast, starting with a hotel pickup and a search for dolphins in Tamarin Bay. Cruise past Crystal Rock, stop for swimming or snorkeling, then enjoy a barbecue, drinks, sega music and beach time at Ile aux Bénitiers. Confirm the boat and snorkeling equipment before booking.

“Great staff, very friendly and the drinks flowed the whole time. We saw the dolphins and crystal Rock and experienced the Marleta on Ile Aux Benitiers”

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6.Swim wz dolphins, Crystal Rock, Lunch Benitiers island

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · from $72

Join Vacances Oh Soleil for a morning boat trip from west Mauritius. You’ll look for wild dolphins, snorkel near Crystal Rock, enjoy boat drinks, and eat a Creole barbecue on Ile aux Bénitiers. The tour runs about 7:30 am to 2 pm, with equipment included and hotel transfers available for an extra fee.

“Une merveilleuse croisière, les guides ont bien pris le temps pour qu’on puisse profiter de chaque moment (nage avec les dauphins, nage à proximité du Cristal Rock et temps libre sur l’île).”

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7.Benitier Island – Swim Dolphins – Speedboat & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 40 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

Start early from Tamarin for a speedboat trip to wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins, reef snorkeling, Crystal Rock, and Benitier Island. Guides including Gael and Éloïc have drawn praise for their care, though dolphin encounters can be crowded and weather dependent. Lunch, drinks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“De schipper was erg enthousiast, alleen alle boten gingen als ramptoeristen achter de dolfijnen aan en het leek meer op een jacht op de dolfijnen dan ze op een respectvolle manier met de dieren omgingen , helaas werd mijn dochter ziek en wat erg netjes was dat de schipper ons keurig netjes weer afzette bij het beginpunt”

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8.WEST Shared Cruise : OCÉANE Full Day Catamaran Ile aux Bénitiers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $69

Spend about seven hours aboard Océane Cruises’ catamaran from Grande Rivière Noire. The 9 a.m. cruise visits Tamarin Bay for possible dolphin sightings, Black River for snorkeling, Crystal Rock, and Ile aux Bénitiers. Expect a barbecue lunch, drinks, a maximum of 32 people, and a crew trained with a strong focus on safety.

“Il n’y a pas eu qu’une seule expérience géniale. Il y en a eu plusieurs. Voir les dauphins (même si l’impression de chasse ne m’a pas beaucoup plu 😏). La pause sur l’île au bénitier (même si le côté très très touristique avec les cabanes de venRead more”

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9.Dolphins Swim and Ile Aux Bénitiers with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · from $73

Meet at Tamarin Public Beach at 7:30 AM for a speedboat trip to see spinner and bottlenose dolphins, snorkel a coral reef, and eat a BBQ lunch on Ile aux Bénitiers. Hotel pickup may cost extra. The group is advertised at 14 people, though larger departures can occur. Guides Lolo and Bryan have been praised for friendly, careful service.

“Lolo et Bryan ont été parfaits tout au long de la sortie. Qualité de pilotage et mise à l'eau pour les dauphins topissime. Bbq copieux. Ambiance conviviale et sortie inoubliable.”

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10.Île aux Bénitiers Snorkeling with Dolphins + Seafood Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 28 reviews · 9 hours · from $80

Meet at Tamarin Public Beach for a small-group speedboat trip to see dolphins in the open sea, snorkel at Crystal Rock, and enjoy a barbecue lunch on Île aux Bénitiers. Guides explain dolphin rules, and crew members Jean Yves and Jason have been noted for their friendly care. Whale sightings are possible, but never guaranteed.

“Nous avons passé un super moment ! Un personnel de bord fort sympathique, de beaux paysages ! 🤩 Petit bémol : arrivés au point de rendez-vous à l’heure prévue, nous avons dû attendre 40 minutes avant de monter à bord.”

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11.Snorkel with Dolphins, Lunch on Benitiers island, Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $64

Start at Tamarin at 7:30 am for a small-group speedboat trip to dolphin-watching areas, Crystal Rock, and Ile aux Benitiers. Snorkeling gear, life jackets, a barbecue lunch, salad, and drinks are included. The day lasts about 7 hours 15 minutes and suits active visitors who enjoy open-water outings.

“Very nice experience both with the guys of the boat and the group. Amazing the dolphins :-). The only thing I did not appreciate was that Ile de Benitiers is too crowded and you cannot enjoy it. The organization of the day was perfect.”

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12.Full Day Dolphins Watching Ile aux Benitiers & Crystal Rock

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 22 reviews · 6 hours · from $159

Start early with hotel pickup, then ride a speedboat from La Preneuse to Tamarin Bay for dolphin watching. Continue to Crystal Rock for snorkeling, then enjoy a barbecue, drinks, and beach time on Ile aux Bénitiers. English and French guides lead this six-hour outing, with equipment and transport included.

“Ich hatte ein Speedboot für 8 !!! Personen bestellt. Auf dem Boot waren wir dann 16 !!! Personen. Unmögliche Geschäftgebahren. Englisch habe ich gebucht, gesprochen wurde fast nur französisch. Delphinschwimmen mit 16 Personen unmöglich”

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13.Full Day Catamaran Cruise on shared basis to Bénitiers Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $90Top rated

Sail from Grande Rivière Noire to Tamarin Bay for dolphin watching, snorkel in the lagoon, enjoy a crew-prepared barbecue near Crystal Rock, and visit Bénitiers Island. The shared catamaran carries up to 35 people and runs about six hours, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“Croisière magnifique à bord du catamaran Océane, un grand merci à l’équipage pour l’ambiance, le service et leur sourire ! Repas parfait de très bon goût. On en gardera de très bon souvenir MERCI !”

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14.Guided Kayak tour to Benitiers Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2h 30m · from $56Best value

Paddle about 8 km in a tandem kayak along Mauritius’ southwest coast with an English or French-speaking guide such as Yudish, Yan, or Gérémie. You’ll spend two hours kayaking near Benitiers Island, then 30 minutes at Crystal Rock for snorkeling and photos. Morning trips can offer calm water and empty views.

“We were lucky to have perfect weather, perfect water, our guide was great, beautiful scenery, loved it!”

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