Dolphins Encounter and Whale Watching | La Vacanza Travel

Dolphins Encounter and Whale Watching

Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Destination: Mauritius, Rivière Noire District, Mauritius
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  • 4 to 5 hours
  • Mauritius
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Make your dreams come true during a unique dolphin encounter and discover the wonderful world of the whales.

An unforgettable experience: swimming with wild dolphins in their natural environment. If you don't want to swim with them, you can also observe them from the boat.

The second part of the excursion: whale watching. With the help of a hydrophone, our crew will try to localize them. And once on site, just observe and admire these amazing creatures.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Dolswim, La Jetee Road Black River, Grande Riviere Noire, Mauritius

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.

Duration: 5 hours

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Soft drinks
  • Bottled water
  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional guide
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Entry/Admission - Dolswim

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

La Jetée Road, La Jetée Rd, Grande Riviere Noire, Mauritius


Departure Time

07:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 to 5 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

BO_F

11 Apr, 2024

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!

sophiah200

30 Mar, 2024

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!!

Tanu1983

27 Jan, 2024

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 La Vacanza Travel for arranging such a wonderful trip.. Dolphins are everywhere but jumping in water to swim with them is a foolish idea..

XtieT

30 Dec, 2023

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.

761simony

02 Nov, 2023

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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