Mauritius · SPEEDBOAT TRIPS

The 15 Best Speedboat Trips in Mauritius

28 tours  ·  from $47 a head

A speedboat trades the deck space for an hour of your day back. These 15 cover the island runs, the dolphin mornings and the five-island loops, priced, timed and clear about group sizes.

Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat - The speedboat ride along the Black River coast
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Black River: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

1.Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 595 reviews · 5 hours · from $129Our pick

Set out from Grande Riviere Noire for five hours on a speedboat carrying up to 14 passengers and two skippers. You may swim with spinner and bottlenose dolphins, watch sperm whales year-round and humpbacks from June to October, then snorkel over a coral reef. Guides such as Globis, Conrad, Alan, Ronaldo, and Fabio have been praised for careful animal handling.

“We saw everyhing we could, several sper whales and a lot of dephins! The boat crew was very kind and helpful.”

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Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ - Snorkeling in the southeast lagoon
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Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

2.Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 429 reviews · 7 hours · from $147

Spend seven hours on a fast, comfortable speedboat with guides such as Hans, Giovanni, or Nathaniel. Snorkel the lagoon, see a 1902 shipwreck and old lighthouse, cruise to Grand River waterfall, and eat grilled chicken and fish on Île aux Cerfs. Drinks, transfers, and snorkeling gear are available.

“We had an awesome day. The crew were absolutely kind to us (with children) and paid attention to every detail. We enjoyed to the max. Food was good too.”

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Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch - A fast ride toward the dolphin grounds
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Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch

3.Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 279 reviews · 6h 30m · from $74

Join a small group of up to 15 from Flic en Flac for a speedboat trip to watch and possibly swim with wild dolphins, snorkel near Crystal Rock, and enjoy a three-course BBQ with drinks on Île aux Bénitiers. Guides speak English and French, with dolphin welfare taking priority over close contact.

“the entire activity, with the comfort of the speed boat, the enthusiasm of the staff, the punctuality and the delicious food, it was a great day. we got to see numerous dolphins in their natural habitat.”

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Mauritius: Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs with Lunch - Starting at Chez Tino Restaurant in Trou dEau Douce
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Mauritius: Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs with Lunch

4.Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 158 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

Meet outside Chez Tino Restaurant in Trou d'Eau Douce for a five-hour speedboat trip to Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll have beach time, a cruise past Grande Rivière South East waterfall, and a fish or chicken barbecue with drinks, fruit, and rum. French and English service is available.

“Troppo tempo a pranzo Sarebbe meglio più tempo nell’isola dei cervi”

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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

5.5 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

6.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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Speedboat to Ile aux Benitier: Dolphin Encounter & Lunch - Two and a half hours with dolphins in Tamarin Bay
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Speedboat to Ile aux Benitier: Dolphin Encounter & Lunch

7.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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From Blue Bay: Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ - Starting at Blue Bay Marine Park
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From Blue Bay: Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ

8.Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 7 hours · from $106

Join Totof Tours at Blue Bay for a seven-hour speedboat trip through Mauritius’s southeast. You’ll snorkel in Blue Bay Marine Park, visit a ruined lighthouse on Ile aux Fouquets, see the Grand River South East waterfall, eat a fish or chicken BBQ on Ile aux Cerfs, and swim again near Ile aux Aigrettes.

“Super excursion des spots de plongée parfait. On aurait juste aimé rester un peu plus sur l ile aux cerfs”

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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

9.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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Ile aux Cerfs: Island & Waterfall Speedboat Tour with Lunch - Free time on Ile aux Cerfs
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Ile aux Cerfs: Island & Waterfall Speedboat Tour with Lunch

10.Ile aux Cerfs: Island & Waterfall Speedboat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 6 hours · from $55

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce by speedboat with a live guide in French, English, Urdu, Hindi, or Arabic. Visit the Grand River South East waterfall, swim at Ile aux Cerfs, and enjoy a barbecue lunch with drinks on Ilot Mangenie. Expect shifting sea colors, mountain views, and a lively boat ride.

“L’excursion à l’Île aux Cerfs est globalement une belle expérience, mais il faut savoir que l’île est très touristique et un peu surcotée. Les plages sont jolies, mais ne correspondent pas forcément aux images de plages paradisiaques qu’on voit souvent sur les photos promotionnelles. La sortie jusqu’à la cascade est vraiment sympa, avec la présence de quelques singes qui ajoutent un petit côté sauvage à la visite. Le repas proposé était très bon, un vrai point positif de la journée. En revanche, l’organisation pour quitter l’île est un peu compliquée : il y a énormément de bateaux et de prestataires différents, ce qui rend parfois difficile de savoir exactement quelle…”

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Speed boat to Ile aux Cerfs: Full day incl Lunch & Transfer - Reaching Ile aux Cerfs by Speedboat
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Speed boat to Ile aux Cerfs: Full day incl Lunch & Transfer

11.Speed boat to Ile aux Cerfs: Full day incl Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 59 reviews · 7 hours · from $90

Spend about seven hours exploring Mauritius by speedboat, from Trou d’Eau Douce to Ile aux Cerfs and the Grand River South-East Waterfalls. You get beach time, a three-course barbecue lunch with drinks, live guitar and jambé music, and private hotel pickup and return. Vegetarian meals are available by request.

“Day trip was very relaxing since there was no hurry to visit other places. The vegetarian food was ample and with good taste.”

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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

12.Dolphin Swimming and Snorkeling Speedboat Trip

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

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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Full Day Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Trip With Hotel Transfers (Private or Shared) - Barbecue lunch on Ilot Mangenie
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Full Day Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Trip With Hotel Transfers (Private or Shared)

13.Full Day Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Trip With Hotel Transfers (Private or Shared)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews · from $127

Spend about six hours exploring Ile aux Cerfs by speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce. You’ll pass Grand River South East Waterfall, look for monkeys and fruit bats, eat a barbecue lunch on Ilot Mangenie, and enjoy three to four hours on the island. Choose a shared or private boat tour, with private hotel transfers included either way.

“All was well organised. We have been picked up on time. At each part the "handing over" to the next service was without any delays and problems. We enjoyed very much the special attention and individual service. Thank you for a wonderful day!”

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Mauritius: 5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ - Starting at Trou d’Eau Douce
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Mauritius: 5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ

14.5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

Spend seven hours on Mauritius’ east coast with a speedboat crew, visiting Île aux Phare, Île de la Passe, Île aux Flamant, Île aux Aigrettes, and Île aux Cerfs. Expect a GRSE waterfall stop, possible dolphins and monkeys, snorkeling, island drinks, and a beach BBQ. Guides such as Kenny and John speak English and French.

“Nagyon finom ebed volt,kedves emberekkel.A hajó kapitanya mindenben a kedvünkben jart,nagyon jó program volt,nagyon élveztük.Láttunk delfineket es teknőst is!”

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Mauritius: Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Tour with Lunch & Drinks - Starting at Trou d’Eau Douce
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Mauritius: Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Tour with Lunch & Drinks

15.Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Tour with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 41 reviews · 6 hours · from $65

Meet at Trou d’Eau Douce for a six-hour speedboat trip through mangroves, past Grand River South East Waterfalls, and onward to Île aux Cerfs. You get beach time, swimming, a BBQ lunch, soft drinks, beer or rum cocktails, and a local guide in English or French. Hotel transfers, snorkeling, and water sports cost extra.

“Es war ein fürchterlicher Ausflug. Die Abfahrt sollte um 9:30 Uhr sein. Leider gab es für uns keinen Ansprechpartner vor Ort. Also fragten wir uns durch, wurden jedoch nur von einer Person zur nächsten weitergereicht. Gegen 10:20 Uhr wurde uns schließlich gesagt, wir sollten einfach bei irgendeiner Tour mitfahren, die wir überhaupt nicht gebucht hatten. Nachdem wir deutlich gemacht hatten, dass wir die Wasserfalltour nicht zum Spaß gebucht hatten, dauerte es weitere 20 Minuten, bis wir endlich losfuhren. Uns wurde ein Zettel in die Hand gedrückt, auf dem irgendetwas stand – das Gekritzel war jedoch nicht lesbar. Mit dem Speedboat ging es dann etwa fünf Minuten zur Insel. Dort wurden…”

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