Dolphins Encounter and Whale Watching: Discover the Wonderful World of Aquatic Giants
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138 Ratings
Grande Riviere Noire
Experience the thrill of swimming with wild dolphins and witness the majestic beauty of whales during this unforgettable aquatic adventure.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dolswim - Meeting time at 6:45 a.m. in Black River. At 7 a.m. you will leave on one of our speed boats for an unforgettable encounter. You will observe wild dolphins in their natural environment. If the conditions are right, you can also swim with them, accompanied by a skipper (max 2 persons at a time). We will first explain you the rules for a respectful encounter with the dolphins. The first part of this excursion ends with a snorkeling on the coral reef.

Then it is time to go observe the whales. With the help of a hydrophone, our crew will try to localize them. Sperm whales can be observed all year round while humpback whales can be observed between June and October. Water and soft drinks will be served during the trip.

Return around 12:30 p.m.

We guarantee a 60% chance to see the whales.

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Live commentary on board
  • Soft drinks
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure, immersing yourself in the majestic realm of dolphins and whales.

Experience something truly unforgettable by swimming alongside wild dolphins in their natural habitat. Alternatively, enjoy the beauty and grace of these creatures from the comfort of a boat.

The second segment of the journey consists of whale watching. Our crew will use a hydrophone to locate these magnificent beings, allowing you to simply observe and marvel at their astonishing presence.

  • Wheelchair: the wheelchair cannot be taken on board, but we can carry the guest onto the boat. Please advise weight. Wheelchair guests will not be taken into the water. Exclusive excursion recommended for these guests
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Location
La Jetée Road
Departure Point: La Jetée Road, Grande Rivière Noire, Black River, Mauritius GPS Point: S(y) 20.36432 E(x) 57.37234 Directions: GPS Point: S(y) 20.36432 E(x) 57.37234 Dates: See Availability
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bo_f
Apr 11, 2024
Lucky trip and good expirence! - Very lucky trip!! For dolphins there are a lot of people seeking and following. So when they diving into the water, the dolphins will disapper. For the whales we saw around 6 ! Very close and shocked! We will suggest Dolswim!
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Iris
Apr 11, 2024
Unforgettable experience - We did the tour yesterday: whale watching, swimming with dolphins and snorkeling on the reef. We saw several whales, including a mother with her baby. It was incredibly beautiful. Dolswim was very respectful with all animal encounters the whole time. The dolphin played with us and came very close. That was great! Unfortunately, not all providers do that and so we also had the unpleasant experience of others chasing the animals with their speedboats, the tourists quickly jumping into the water to them until the whales had to dive again in stress. It's a real shame.
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Karin
Apr 8, 2024
Impressively beautiful and lasting - A really nice experience. Our guide was very well informed and explained to us from the beginning what was allowed and what was not
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Sophiah200
Mar 30, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience! - The trip really was a once in a lifetime experience, we saw plenty of dolphins and were able to get into the water and swim with them. We were also lucky enough to see whales and got so close to them but did not swim with them. Just cruising alongside them in the boat was breathtaking. The skipper and guides were so friendly and knowledgeable and really looked after everyone on the boat, making sure everyone got a chance to see and swim with the dolphins. This was the highlight of our trip and I would highly recommend this tour!!
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Tanu1983
Jan 27, 2024
Whale encounter - It was a breathtaking expression to see a whale so close to your boat. Usually they do not surface or are found in deeper ocean during summer months..but i thank viator for arranging such a wonderful trip.. Dolphins are everywhere but jumping in water to swim with them is a foolish idea..
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Xtiet
Dec 30, 2023
Dolphins and whales encounter experience - We highly recommend Dolswim for a hassle-free 'Dolphins and Whales Encounter'experience. Everything from the booking to the boat ride ran smoothly. The staff Fletcher and Julien were very professional and knowledgeable. We learned about the different whales and dolphins species. We felt very safe on board with them. We appreciated the briefing before the start of the trip. They abided by all the safety rules. Wearing lifejackets on board and whilst swimming with the dolphins was compulsory. The snorkelling spot they brought us to was pristine and crystal clear- perfect to admire the fish. Overall, we enjoyed our first encounter with the whales.
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761simony
Nov 2, 2023
Don’t hesitate to book - Dolswim are fantastic. - The skipper Stewart and his watcher Sidney were fantastic. Dolswim are safety conscious, care about the welfare of the animals whilst also ensuring we had a great experience. They explained why they keep their distance which proves they are much more concerned about the animals than some of the other boat trips that we saw out on the sea. We had many opportunities to get in the water with the dolphins and spent a lot of time watching them play. We had time to snorkel around the coral and see some beautiful fish. There was no rush for this to end, infact I had swam enough and got out and Sidney reassured me I could stay in longer if I wanted to. We then took the trip out to where the Whales might be. Again our expectations were managed and told there was only 60% chance of seeing them. Well they certainly came to show, we saw 2 big tail flips and 3 other whales cruising along. It was certainly an exceptional experience. Sidney and Stewart were mindful of the Whales and how to not cause them distress, unlike another boat who allowed the passengers to get in the water nearby. Overall we couldn’t have had a better trip. Dolswim are certainly the company to use for being much more mindful and caring do these beautiful creatures.
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Docbueno
Oct 29, 2023
Respect and Protect the Dophines and Whales! We did just that! - This tour with Dolswim was absolut fantastic! The boat captain Clovis and his spotter Conrad were amazing in the way how they showed us the animals. After we received a brief safety and info summary, we went off to search….and we were lucky that we could find both sperm whales and humpback whales. Furthermore we went to see spinner dolphins. Clovis kept a respectful distance so the whales and dolphins so that no animal was in distress or disturbed…..something you can not say to the competition. They almost drove over the animals, chasing them like a fox hunt. I'm happy we had chosen the right boat trip where we learnt about our swimming friends and remained respectful and protective to them. Thanks!
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Vikram
Jun 6, 2024
Great day spent - Very professionally managed. We had a great trip specially the whale sighting was outstanding. Unfortunately hardly any dolphins but multiple boats n people in the sea. Also no food in the entire trip. Would have loved to give 5 stars
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Jolandaz2024
Apr 18, 2024
Terribly bad service, you don't know where you stand at all, it's just one big disappointment dealing with you - Reserved and paid well in advance. Shortly before the date, the excursion will be canceled and your money will be refunded. Difficult to book an excursion then. I will NEVER do business with TripAdviser again, booked an excursion twice, both paid for and both canceled just before the date.
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