Mauritius · SNORKELING

The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in Mauritius

26 tours  ·  from $28 a head

Blue Bay has the coral, the north has the turtles and the west has the dolphins, and no single boat does all three. The 15 below are priced by length, with a note on which supply the gear and which expect you to bring it.

Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch - The speedboat ride from the west coast
Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Ile aux Benitiers & Crystal Rock, Lunch Experiences, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

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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Trou d'Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling - Ile aux Cerfs gives you the classic beach hour
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Trou d’Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling

2.5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,052 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Spend six hours on a small speedboat visiting Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East Waterfall, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile de la Passe, and Ile aux Aigrettes. French and English-speaking guides such as Rajiv, Oliver, Rajesh, and Wendel lead the trip, with snorkeling, wildlife sightings, drinks, and a beach BBQ included.

“Absolutely fabulous! Highly recommended! Our great guide Wendel (hope I spelled his name correctly) was absolutely fantastic! Super friendly, entertaining, offered to take our holiday photos for us and somehow managed to find us the monkeys, lots and lots of dolphins with babies and even spotted a cheeky barracuda and some gorgeous turtles in the middle of nowhere during our boat trip!! What a superstar! A must do trip!! We enjoyed it a lot!”

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Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch - Tamarin Public Beach and the speedboat start
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Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch

3.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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Mauritius: 5 East Coast Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch - Ile aux Cerfs starts the morning with sand and shops
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Mauritius: 5 East Coast Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

4.5 East Coast Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 267 reviews · 7 hours · from $85

Spend seven hours on Mauritius’s east coast by speedboat, visiting Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East waterfall, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile de la Passe, Ile aux Aigrettes, and Ile aux Margenie. Swim, snorkel, hear about the 1810 naval battle, and enjoy a halal BBQ lunch with drinks. Guides speak English and French.

“Good full day trip, you also get a bit of speed so it's not just a boring boat ride”

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Blue Bay: Half-Day Snorkeling Trip with Creole Picnic Lunch - Meeting the boat at Blue Bay Public Beach
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Blue Bay: Half-Day Snorkeling Trip with Creole Picnic Lunch

5.Half-Day Snorkeling Trip with Creole Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 262 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Spend four hours with Totof Tours in Blue Bay Marine Park, using a glass-bottom boat to reach two snorkeling sites near Point d’Esny and Ile aux Aigrettes. Swim among coral and fish, then eat a Creole picnic on Ile des deux Cocos. English and French guides, equipment, drinks, and vegetarian meals are included.

“It was by far the best experience in Mauritius - I can highly recommend this tour. The water, the corals, the fish, the lunch and the guide was outstanding.”

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Blue Bay: Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat Visit and Snorkeling - The 15-minute glass-bottom boat ride
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Blue Bay: Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat Visit and Snorkeling

6.Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat Visit and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Best value

Set out from Blue Bay Beach for a 15-minute glass-bottom boat ride, then spend 45 minutes snorkeling in Blue Bay Marine Park. English- and French-speaking guides such as Lucas, Gregory, and Michel explain the reef, fish, and local conditions. Gear, safety advice, and help for less confident swimmers are included.

“Very nice activity if you're passionate about snorkeling and sea life. Our guide was very nice, I asked if we would see sea turtles so he gave us tips on the spots where these beautiful animals are usually seen in the bay, and even allowed us to snorkel twice to see one. From the glass boat you also have a nice view of the corals. One comment is that the departure time wasn't clear from the booking, but the customer service was very quick and helpful and the tour provider let us choose our preferred time, which was great. Great value for money, recommended!”

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5 Islands Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle + Lunch & Drinks - Ile aux Cerfs gives you an easy start
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5 Islands Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle + Lunch & Drinks

7.5 Islands Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle + Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 156 reviews · 9 hours · from $125

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce on a small-group speedboat trip around five east coast islands. You’ll visit Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East, Ile aux Phares, Ile de La Passe, Blue Bay Marine Park, Ile aux Aigrettes, and Îlot Margenie, with snorkeling, a beach barbecue, drinks, and time to swim.

“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!!!”

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Mauritius: Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour - The speedboat ride is part of the attraction
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Mauritius: Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour

8.Snorkel and Swim with Dolphins on Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 147 reviews · from $49

Meet your captain and guide at Tamarin Beach for a briefing before a speedboat ride into open water. Watch dolphins, enter the sea to swim near them, and use the supplied mask, snorkel, and life vest. The trip lasts about two hours, includes drinks, and may involve several jumps back into the water as the dolphins move.

“The fruit juices mentioned in the service were the only thing missing. But great activity! We were really impressed. An unforgettable moment”

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Snorkeling Excursion in Blue Bay Marine Park - Finding the meeting point at Blue Bay beach
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Snorkeling Excursion in Blue Bay Marine Park

9.Snorkeling Excursion in Blue Bay Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 126 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

From Blue Bay Public Beach, Totof Tours takes you by glass-bottom boat to a snorkeling site in Blue Bay Marine Park. You can watch coral and fish through the boat, then swim with a mask, snorkel, and life jacket. The guide speaks English or French, and the whole outing lasts about one hour.

“Great tour guide, great snorkeling spot. I would always recommend this snorkeling adventure with Totof Tours in Blue Bay!”

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Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch - GRSE Waterfall, monkeys, and a short river trip
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Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch

10.Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 120 reviews · from $127

Spend 7 to 8 hours sailing from Trou d’Eau Douce to GRSE Waterfall and Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll stop for swimming and snorkeling, eat a three-course BBQ lunch, and use the open bar. Hotel pickup, return transport, and a small-group catamaran are included, though boat size and snorkeling conditions can vary.

“The trip started with heavy rain, but it rurned out to be a very Nice day. Fantastic trip with fantastic crew. A little to high music.”

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La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour - The 20-minute run into open water
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La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

11.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Set out from La Preneuse Public Beach with a French- or English-speaking skipper for a two-hour speedboat trip. You may see dolphins from the boat, then swim near them if conditions allow, before snorkeling in a lagoon with reef fish and possible octopus sightings. Guides including Feliciano, Andy, and Miguel have helped make the outing safe, personal, and memorable.

“The crew was really nice and we saw lots of dolohins and some whales.”

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5 island tour all inclusive with Ile aux cerfs and snorkeling - Leaving Trou d’Eau Douce for GRSE waterfall
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5 island tour all inclusive with Ile aux cerfs and snorkeling

12.5 island tour all inclusive with Ile aux cerfs and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $103

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce at 8:30 a.m. for a six-hour boat trip to GRSE waterfall, Lighthouse Island, Blue Bay snorkeling, and Ile aux Cerfs. The package includes lunch, drinks, and a glass-bottom boat stop. Joey has been praised as a warm, funny guide, though the boat is a speedboat rather than a catamaran.

“I was worried as the start of the trip did not go as prescribed. There was no one at the meeting point and luckily my Taxi driver had the sense to call and tell them he would drop me off at the Jetty. So do keep note of the booking contact's nuRead more”

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Mauritius: Snorkeling with Turtles & Port Louis Street Food - Swimming with turtles without causing harm
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Mauritius: Snorkeling with Turtles & Port Louis Street Food

13.Snorkeling with Turtles & Port Louis Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 61 reviews · 5 hours

Spend five hours combining a boat trip and turtle snorkeling at Trou aux Biches with a guided Port Louis food walk. Your French or English-speaking guide handles hotel pickup, local tastings, market visits, and the return ride. Guides such as Alan, Baboo, and Nishal have led recent departures.

“Der gemeinsame Gang über den Markt in Port Louis.”

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La Preneuse: Dolphin Swimming and Snorkeling Speedboat Trip - Meeting dolphins in open water
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La Preneuse: Dolphin Swimming and Snorkeling Speedboat Trip

14.Dolphin Swimming and Snorkeling Speedboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 54 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Meet your guide at La Preneuse Beach at 7:30 a.m. for a 150-minute speedboat trip along Mauritius’s west coast. The crew helps you choose the right moment to enter the water near dolphins, then supplies snorkeling equipment for a coral reef stop. Small private trips are also available.

“The activity was beyond my expectations! Wonderful guide, 4 encounters with dolphins and exciting coral reef snorkeling! Best money ever spent!”

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5 Islands Speedboat Cruise incl. Snorkeling in Blue Bay + Lunch at Ile aux Cerfs - Ile aux Cerfs gives the morning a quick start
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5 Islands Speedboat Cruise incl. Snorkeling in Blue Bay + Lunch at Ile aux Cerfs

15.5 Islands Speedboat Cruise incl. Snorkeling in Blue Bay + Lunch at Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $110

Spend about seven hours on Mauritius’s east coast with a capped group of 18, visiting Ile aux Cerfs, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile aux Aigrettes, and Blue Bay Marine Park. Your day includes a speedboat ride, snorkeling gear, lunch, snacks, drinks, and island history from the guide. Skipper Andy is known for his lively approach.

“It was a really nice day on the speedboat, we got to se a lot of things and we had a great, happy and friendly skipper. Fair price as well. -The music on the boat was a little loud but that's the only thing we would be able to point a finger at. Can highly recommend this trip.”

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