9 Snorkeling Trips in Mauritius, From Cheap to Splurge

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,635 reviews · 7 hours · from $115Our pick

You’ll leave from the west coast by speedboat for a morning dolphin encounter, then snorkel near Crystal Rock with Le Morne behind you. Guides such as Yan, Alex, Kevin, and Lulu lead the boat portion, followed by a three-course beach BBQ, local drinks, and free time on Île aux Bénitiers. Hotel pickup and drop-off across Mauritius are included.

“Just a lovely day out. Slightly disconcerting as to how many boats were out around the dolphins and swimmers. Something that perhaps needs to be looked at.”

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2.Trou d’Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling

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

Spend six hours aboard a small speedboat with up to 14 people, visiting Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile de la Passe, and Ile aux Aigrettes. You will snorkel, swim, watch for dolphins and turtles, and eat a beachside BBQ. Guides such as Oliver, Rajiv, and Wendel are known for lively commentary and helpful photos.

“What a fantastic day we had ! Highly recommend! The guide was great ,the boat was really nice and the islands fabulous . We got to see dolphins and even a sea turtle .”

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3.Tamarin: 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 find dolphins in their natural habitat. You can swim and snorkel nearby, stop at Crystal Rock, and eat a beach barbecue on Ile aux Benitiers. Guides including Gregory, Peanut, Atish, and Jordan have been praised for friendly service and good local food.

“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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4.Mauritius: 5 East Coast Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

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

Spend seven hours on Mauritius’s east coast with a live English or French guide. Speed by boat to Ile aux Cerfs, the GRSE waterfall, historic Ile aux Fouquets and Ile de la Passe, then swim and snorkel before a BBQ lunch on Ile aux Margenie. Guides such as Ronny, Thomas, and Derek have been praised for friendly commentary and care on the water.

“The islands used for serving lunch needs the cleaning and maintenance.. not beautiful at all”

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5.Blue Bay: Half-Day Snorkeling Trip with Creole Picnic Lunch

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

Set out from Blue Bay Public Beach with a French- or English-speaking crew for two snorkeling stops, glass-bottom viewing, and a Creole picnic on Ile des Deux Cocos. You may see coral, reef fish, turtles, or a shipwreck. Olivier and Jordan are among the guides named by past participants, and a third snorkel is sometimes added.

“we managed to get 3 snorkelling times instead of the proposed 2 which was fantastic !!! saw loads of amazing fish and even a massive turtle !!! First time I have tried snorkelling but will definitely do it again and would recommend this trip. Thankyou so much.”

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6.Blue Bay: Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat Visit and Snorkeling

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

Spend one hour exploring Blue Bay Marine Park from a glass-bottom boat and in the water. You’ll spend about 15 minutes cruising over coral, followed by 45 minutes of guided snorkeling. English and French guides, including Lucas, Gregory, and Michel, explain the fish and reef. Equipment, safety advice, and small-group options are included.

“A lovely time in the bay snorkeling. There were just three of us so it felt like a private tour. Despite the coral being bleached because of climate change, there were loads of fish to swim with.”

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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 speedboat for a full day around five east-coast islands. You’ll visit Île aux Cerfs, Grand River South East, Île aux Phares, Blue Bay, and Île aux Aigrettes, with snorkeling, a beach BBQ, drinks, and possible dolphin and sea turtle sightings. Groups are limited to eight, with private boats offered for four or more.

“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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8.Snorkeling Excursion in Blue Bay Marine Park

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

From Blue Bay Public Beach, you take a one-hour glass-bottom boat trip to a snorkeling site in Mauritius’s largest coral reserve. An English or French-speaking guide provides masks, snorkels, and life jackets. You get a short boat ride, coral and fish viewing, and time to swim and snorkel for $29.

“It was a nice one hour trip during which our kids could see the corals and some fish but to be honest, we experienced much nicer snorkeling right by the beach Pointe D´Esny (2 km) from Blue Bay where we stayed.”

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9.La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

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

Meet your skipper by La Tour Martello at La Preneuse Beach for a two-hour speedboat trip with dolphin watching and lagoon snorkeling. Guides such as Feliciano, Andy, and Miguel are praised for their care and help in the water. Dolphins are wild, so you may need to swim quickly to keep up.

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

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