The 9 Best Snorkeling in Mauritius

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

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

You’ll leave your Mauritius accommodation early, ride a speedboat from the west coast, look for wild dolphins, snorkel near Crystal Rock, and eat a three-course BBQ on Île aux Bénitiers. Guides such as Yan, Alex, Lulu, and Kevin have led past departures. Hotel transport, equipment, drinks, and a beach break 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

Join a small group of up to 14 for a six-hour speedboat trip from Trou d’Eau Douce. You’ll visit Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East Waterfall, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile de la Passe, and Ile aux Aigrettes, with snorkeling, swimming, drinks, island history, and a beach BBQ. Guides such as Oliver, Rajiv, and Wendel are known for lively hosting.

“I would 100% recommend everyone to do this trip. it is amazing value for money. the scenery os breathtaking, lunch was fabulous and the Mauritian 'coffee' was great 😊”

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3.Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 511 reviews · from $77

Join Vacances Oh Soleil at Tamarin Public Beach for a licensed dolphin swim by speedboat. You will use onboard snorkeling gear, stop at Crystal Rock, and eat a crew-prepared beach barbecue on Ile aux Benitiers. Guides including Gregory, Peanut, Atish, Jonathan, and Jordan have been praised for friendly help, though conditions and island access can change.

“Swimming with dolphins and walking near crystal rock. Having amazing lunch spread and also spotting a turtle as bonus!”

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4.5 East Coast Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

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

Spend seven hours exploring Mauritius’s east coast by speedboat with an English or French-speaking guide. See Grand River South East waterfall, old lighthouse ruins, colonial-era battle sites, and several small islands. Swim and snorkel at Eau Bleu and Ile aux Aigrettes, then eat a halal BBQ lunch with drinks on Ile aux Margenie. Pickup is optional.

“We adored our guide Ronny, and you could tell he loves being on the water! The snorkelling was incredible and beat out Thailand snorkelling second to none! We got to see dolphins and our beach bbq lunch was perfect. We had a small group of 7 people and it was perfect for us. I can’t recommend enough!”

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

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

Spend four hours exploring Blue Bay Marine Park by glass-bottom boat, with two snorkel stops, a Creole fish, chicken, or vegetarian picnic on Ile des Deux Cocos, and drinks including the Jungle Cocktail. English and French speaking guides such as Olivier and Jordan add local stories and hands-on help.

“Great activity, outstanding snorkeling locations, applicable for kids, nice lunch spot”

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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 at Blue Bay Marine Park with a guide such as Lucas, Michel, or Gregory. You will spend about 15 minutes viewing coral and fish from a glass-bottom boat, then 45 minutes snorkeling in clear water. Gear, safety guidance, and English or French commentary are included.

“Excellent experience. I’m not a strong swimmer at all and not very confident in water but this was so so good. I think people of all swimming capabilities can enjoy this. Waters are shallow(ish), clear water, plenty of fish, the clear bottom boat was very cool & the guide was encouraging and made me feel at ease. Calm sea too! You can see the fish at the shoreline on the beach! Our guide on the boat was so lovely too! Thank you for the incredible experience! Would 100% recommend.”

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7.5 Islands Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle + Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 156 reviews · 9 hours · from $125

Spend nine hours on a small speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce, visiting five east coast islands, Grand River South East, and Blue Bay Marine Park. You’ll snorkel with tropical fish, look for turtles and dolphins, meet wild monkeys, and enjoy a beach BBQ with an open bar. Groups of four or more may have a private boat.

“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, Totof Tours takes you by glass-bottom boat to a coral-rich snorkeling site in Blue Bay Marine Park. You get about an hour on the water, including the boat ride, swimming, and time to snorkel among fish and coral. English and French guidance, masks, snorkels, and life jackets are included.

“very nice short snorkeling experience ! alone on the boat, enough space in the sea :) thank you”

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9.La Preneuse: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Speedboat Tour

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

Meet your French- or English-speaking skipper at La Preneuse Beach, near La Tour Martello, then speed across the coast in search of wild dolphins. You may swim near them, but strong swimming skills help. The trip also includes a lagoon snorkel with masks and fins. Guides such as Feliciano, Andy, and Miguel are praised for their care and effort.

“We had some fun, and also got lucky. Besides swimming with the dolphins, we saw a mother and a cab of sperm whales. The guys on the boat where serious and funny enough!”

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