Whale watching in Mauritius from Grande Rivière Noire

Organized by Dolswim
This offer is very popular 68 people chose this activity this year

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 3 hrs
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From 7 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

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, in the southwest of Mauritius, to go whale watching. On board the boat, the skippers will give you a briefing about this superb half-day activity: the types of whales you will meet and their habits, the rules to respect for their well-being, as well as the safety measures on the boat.

You will sail for about 3 hours, towards the open sea in the west of Mauritius, to look for the whales that inhabit this part of the Indian Ocean. Depending on the season, you will be able to observe two types of whales: humpback whales, present during the Mauritian winter (July to September/October), and sperm whales, living almost all year round on the west coast of Mauritius. The latter live in groups of 10 to 20 individuals, promising you an extraordinary experience if you manage to meet them!

Whale watching is a must-do during a stay in Mauritius, so if you are staying around Flic en Flac, don't hesitate to join Dolswim in Grande Rivière Noire to see the whales of the Indian Ocean!

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.

Do not forget to bring
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
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Meeting point
Dolswim, La Jetée Road, Grande Rivière Noire, Mauritius Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

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  • 5 / 5

Great experience, Great crew, Wonderful animals.

  • 4.8 / 5

La recherche de ses géants des mers s'est faite dans de très bonne conditions de sécurité, et en respectant la quiétude de l'animal dans son milieu naturel . L'observation de deux grandes femelles cachalot et d'un bébé a été pour nous un grand moment.

  • 5 / 5

Very nice activity. I think our guide was respectful to the animals.

  • 5 / 5

Très belle expérience avec deux guides qui connaissent les baleines et ont vraiment l’intérêt des animaux en tête. Nous avons profité d’une baleine à bosse et son bébé pédant une bonne heure et demi. Les guide ont partagés des informations sur les espèces endémiques mais aussi sur les bons comportements à tenir concernant les autres bateaux.

  • 5 / 5

Wirklich toller Ausflug mit zwei sehr netten und kompetenten Guides.

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  • 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!

  • 5 / 5

Génial! Nous avons vu des cachalots et des dauphins c’était génial et dans le respect des animaux!

  • 5 / 5

Superbe activité on a vu 4 cachalots !

  • 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!