Whale watching in Mauritius from Grande Rivière Noire

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3 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 7 years-old and up
Recommended
From€64

Do not miss the opportunity to meet whales in their natural environment during your stay in Mauritius, off Flic en Flac!

The crew of Dolswim will meet you at Grande Rivière Noire to go whale watching in the south-west of Mauritius off the coast. On board the boat, the skippers will give you a briefing about this superb half-day activity: the types of whales you will encounter and their habits, the rules to be observed for their well-being, and safety measures on the boat.

You'll be on the water for around 3 hours, heading out into the open sea in search of the whales that populate this part of the Indian Ocean to the west of Mauritius. Depending on the season, you can observe two types of whale: humpback whales, which are present during the Mauritian winter (July to September/October), and sperm whales, which live virtually all year round on the west coast of Mauritius. Sperm whales live in groups of between 10 and 20 individuals, so if you manage to catch a glimpse of them, you're in for an extraordinary experience!

Whale watching in Mauritius is a must-do during your stay on the island. So if you're staying near Flic en Flac, don't hesitate to join Dolswim at Grande Rivière Noire to see the whales of the Indian Ocean!

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Practical information

Leaving from Flic en Flac, set off from Grande Rivière Noire for a 3-hour whale-watching cruise that respects the natural environment.

Course of events

- Meeting point at 9:45 am at Grande Rivière Noire

- Boarding of the boat and briefing on board about the activity and the crew's instructions

- Meeting with the whales and whale watching from the boat

- Return journey to Grande Rivière Noire, disembarkation and end of the activity

Activity requirements

It is important to listen to the instructions of the skippers or crew members at all times.

Whale watching is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The excursion is not recommended for pregnant women.

Special terms

Dolswim reserves the right to cancel the trip in case of bad weather, to avoid any risk to your safety.

Dolswim guarantees that you will see 60% of the whales. However, if you do not manage to observe any, no refund will be made because the costs of these trips are too high in terms of fuel used. Thank you for your understanding.

Meeting point:
Dolswim, La Jetée Road, Grande Rivière Noire, Mauritius
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Skipper
Do not forget to bring
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses

Reviews

Average rating

4.8/5

(24)
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Stephen L., United Kingdom — 06/09/2024
5/5
Thoughtful captain and mate made for a great trip. Sorry forgotten your name but rember your love of Liverpool fc
Stefanie B., Germany — 13/10/2023
5/5
Very nice activity. I think our guide was respectful to the animals.
Mark V., United Kingdom — 26/07/2022
5/5
We were taken about 7/8km off the mauritius coast by speedboat. Tbe crew kept in touch with local fishermen and other whale watchers in order to locate a pod of whales. After an hour we struck gold and located a pod of Sperm Whales we stayed with them for an hour watching them dive and swim before having to make our way back to shore. It was an absolute privilege to see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat!
Jens K., Germany — 25/10/2021
5/5
What a wonderful and unique morning we spent with the lovely crew. We were lucky to see at least 7 young whales, quite close too... Wonderful and fascinating creatures!
Taylor G., United Kingdom — 24/04/2024
5/5
We seen Whales and dolphins which was amazing

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