Top 11 Tours in Black River

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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2.Port Louis Market, Botanical Garden -Northern Mauritius Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 164 reviews · 9 hours

Spend nine hours exploring northern Mauritius with a private English or French-speaking guide. Visit Port Louis Market, Caudan Waterfront, Fort Adelaide, Pamplemousses Garden, Aventure Du Sucre, Grand Baie, Pereybere Beach, and Cap Malheureux. Private pickup, air-conditioned transport, Wi-Fi, and water are included for up to four people.

“From the moment we got picked up from our hotel by Prakash who by the way was lovely, our day was exceptionally great 👍🏻 He explained where he was taking us and left us to look around at all the attractions and as he was driving he explained about the area that we were driving through. We were very impressed by the restaurant L’Ocean that was recommended by Prakash 💯enjoyed our lunch there. All together the whole day was amazing, 10 out of 10.”

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3.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

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

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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4.Boat Tour and Swimming with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 2 hours · from $70Top rated

Set out from La Balise Black River at sunrise with Izel and the Friendly Dodo crew. This two-hour trip uses a new boat and a group limited to eight participants. You will search for spinner and bottlenose dolphins, follow careful swimming rules, snorkel with provided gear, and finish with fruit, water, and snacks.

“GENIAL ! Un grand merci à Izel et son skipper pour leur gentillesse et leur professionnalisme. Très respectueux des dauphins contrairement à d’autres bateaux que nous avons pu voir, ils ont tout fait pour que chaque personne puisse profiter et voir au mieux les dauphins. Je recommande vivement ! Encore un grand merci !”

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5.Wild Dolphin Encounter with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 46 reviews · 2h 30m · from $114

Set out from Mauritius’ west coast for 2.5 hours on the open sea, watching and swimming with wild bottlenose dolphins. Your private hotel transfer is included, while the boat portion can be private or shared. Snorkeling gear is provided, with reef time dependent on dolphin activity and sea conditions.

“Nádherný zážitek. Řidič perfektní, všude byl včas, hezky se o nás staral. Průvodci na lodi byli také úžasní, pomohli nám při pozorování delfínů, potápěli se s námi aby nás nasměrovali. Moc děkujeme.”

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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.Southwest of Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise w/ Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · from $85

Meet at Le Morne Anglers Club in Black River for a 6.5-hour catamaran cruise toward Tamarin Bay, La Preneuse, and Ile aux Bénitiers. You’ll have a chance to see spinner dolphins, snorkel at L’Harmonie or La Preneuse, enjoy a BBQ lunch and drinks, then relax on the island. Bring swimwear, sun protection, and a towel.

“A perfect day! Very cozy, the crew was great, compared to the other boat tours that were around, this was the biggest boat with more than enough space for everyone. We'd book it again right away”

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8.Guided Tamarind Falls Hike with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $137

Hike the first waterfalls of Mauritius’ Tamarind Falls with a small group of up to 10 people and an English or French-speaking guide. Expect forest paths, steep sections, mountain views, natural pools, and homemade snacks. Guides such as Shane add local knowledge, but the 3.5-kilometer route can feel demanding despite its short distance.

“obolazak je bio super. Priroda je nestvarna, vodopadi su prelepi! Ali ovo definitivno nije za pocetnike!!”

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9.Dolphins & Whales, Private Tour Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours on a private speedboat with an English- or French-speaking skipper and guide. Look for humpback whales and spinner dolphins, then stop at Crystal Rock and the natural aquarium for swimming and snorkeling. Ali and assistant Bebe have led recent trips, while drinks, equipment activities, and a private group setting are included.

“We saw both Dolphins and Whales, guide captain (Ali) was great.”

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10.Dolphins & whale watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Set out from La Balise Yacht Center with The Friendly Dodo for a sunrise motorboat trip along Mauritius’ west coast. You may swim near wild dolphins, look for sperm whales year-round and humpbacks from June to September, then snorkel if time allows. The small boat carries up to eight people, with masks, fins, water, snacks, and an onboard toilet.

“It was a great experience, to go deep into the sea to watch dolphins and whale. They gave ample time around dolphins, moving around to go near them, and then took us to baby whales spot first, and then sperm whales next. It was amazing to watch them swim so close. Guide was jovial and spoke well. A bit expensive, but overall it was a great experience.”

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11.Private Swim with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2h 30m

From La Jetée Road in Grande Rivière Noire, take a private speed boat into the open sea with an English- or French-speaking guide. After a safety briefing, swim near wild dolphins, then snorkel above a coral reef. The 150-minute outing includes gear, water, soft drinks, and compulsory lifejackets, but not hotel transport or food.

“Our family had an amazing experience swimming with the dolphins. The captain on the boat was excellent, he took us to multiple locations to give us the best possible chance to get amongst the dolphins. His final spot was excellent, pod of dolphins numbering about 25 /30, he put the boat in the desired position and told us when to go for it. We got really close to the dolphins with everyone experiencing being surrounded by the dolphins. The captains local knowledge was superb and I thought the price was excellent for a party of 8 people. To actually get right in amongst the dolphins was an amazing experience for…”

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