Private Tour
Lydia Boat Mauritius: Le Morne :Eco-Friendly Whales&Dolphins Tour
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Awarded 'Best of the Best in 2024'/GTE AWARD 2025✅
Eco-Friendly Dolphin Encounter
At sunrise, as golden light touches the Indian Ocean, wild dolphins glide along Mauritius’s west coast—a breathtaking glimpse of nature’s grace.Two species, the playful spinner and the curious bottlenose, often appear together, dancing through calm morning waters. Begin your gentle journey at 6AM when the sea is serene, for a truly intimate encounter. This 7hr private excursion reveals the island’s wild beauty and peaceful rhythm. The adventure concludes with a beach barbecue on Benitier Island—your private table on the sand, savouring freshly grilled local dishes as the ocean whispers all around you.
Please remember that dolphin sightings are a gift from nature—the number of dolphins present and their behavior varies daily. As these are wild animals, we cannot control or predict the encounters in advance. Our team always adapts and does its best to provide you with a memorable and respectful interaction
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meet you infront of the Restaurant 'Emba filao' on the beach' Your guide will be there to greet you , and guide you to your boat. Private boat tour Full day packages - Dolphin Watching & Swimming(1hour and 30minutes), It’s also possible to swim and snorkel around the dolphins, offering a rare chance to admire the beautiful creatures up close. Dolphin swims are always closely supervised by an experienced guide to ensure the natural environment is not disturbed, Snorkelling in the “aquarium”(a spot in the lagoon) and next to the famous crystal rock, Tasting of fresh oysters and sea urchins..Followed by a delicious seafood barbeque drinks included on the benitier island ( if you are a non seafood person, other bbq options are also provided) , and after that you can relax and get tanned . .This is a unique chance to explore the spectacular lives of these magnificent marine mammals in their aquatic habitat. Immerse yourself in the adventure of a lifetime, swim with dolphins in crystal clear waters.. Please remember that dolphin sightings are a gift from nature — the number of dolphins present and their behavior varies daily.
Sample Menu
starter
Degustation sea urchins and oysters followed by Shrimps
Shrimps Skewers served with garlic bread and salade
main
Grilled Lobsters and Fish
served with garlic bread and lemons
dessert
Banana Flambée
Sprinkle With Our local Rhums
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Music
Towel, suncream, camera
Hotel Pick up..
Breakfast
Options
Whales &Dolphins Full-day Tour
Lunch included
Whales watching: We provide an Eco-friendly approach with these magnificent mammals.
Encounter with whales and dolphins.
Duration: 8 hours: Swim with the dolphins
Snorkel near the crystal rock , and have a bbq on the Benitier
you can choose between 3 bbq menu
BBQ on Benitier Island: Option1:Seafood(Lobster,shrimps,fish)
Option2:Chicken(chicken,fish,sausages)
Option3:Lamb(lamb,chicken,sausages)
Drinks included: Degustation of seaurchins and oyster
(Boat will be only for your group)
Whales watching Swimming is prohibited .
Dolphins Encounter+Chicken BBQ
Duration: 7 hours: Observe dolphins and swim with them, in their natural environment without bothering them..
Chicken Barbecue, Sausages : Grilled fish..
Drinks included
Alcoholics drinks , soft drinks ,water and juice..
Private boat tour..
PRIVATE BOAT TOUR: Dolphins watching and swimming ✅
Snorkeling/Crystal Rock: Snorkel near the famous crystal rock followed by a succulent meal on the Benitier Island.
Snorkelling equipment is provided.
Dolphins Encounter+Seafood bbq
Lunch SEAFOOD BBQ: This day of cruise begins with a magical encounter with dolphins,
observe and swim with them . followed by a snorkel near the
famous Crystal rock: we will navigate to the breathtaking turquoise lagoon of Le Morne..
where we will stop at the famous crystal rock ..
Private BBQ on benitier island: for a collect of seaurchins and oysters..Then we will head to the fabulous Benitier Island for a delicious seafood bbq lunch
Duration: 7 hours
Seafood BBQ/bbq fruit de mers : Lobster,shrimps ,fish,garlic bread and banana flambé
Drinks included alcoholic and non alcoholics
Crystals Rock: and benitier island for the barbecue . Private boat tour
boat will be only for your group..
Snorkelling equipment : Is provided (mask, fins and tuba)
PRIVATE BOAT TOUR
Watching and Swimming with the dolphins
Dolphins Encounter + Lamb BBQ
Duration: 7 hours: Private Boat tour: Dolphin watching and swimming with them, snorkel near the crystal rock
Lamb BBQ,Chicken and sausages.: followed by a succulent meal on the Benitier island
Drinks included: Alcoholics drinks , soft drinks,water and juice..
Crystal rock
Boat: Boat will be private only for your group.
Snorkeling/Crystal Rock: Snorkelling equipment is provided, (mask ,tuba and fins )
Dolphins watching and swimming ✅
Reviews
442 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best experience
W3631ESidal,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely incredible boating experience, truly one of the highlights of our trip to Mauritius. Our skipper Emilio and Anni were both excellent—professional, knowledgeable, and very attentive throughout the entire journey. They brought us out to see dolphins, which was absolutely spectacular. Emilio even swam with me to ensure my safety, which I really appreciated. We also went snorkeling and saw turtles along with a beautiful variety of colorful fish. One of the most unique parts of the trip was when our skipper freshly picked sea urchins and oysters straight from the ocean for us to enjoy as starters—it was such a special and delicious experience! The day got even better when we arrived at the island, where they prepared an amazing seafood lunch for us: freshly grilled lobster, shrimp, and fish, served with salad and garlic grilled bread. Everything was incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. We even had banana flambé for dessert, along with unlimited drinks throughout the trip. Everything was perfectly organized and thoughtfully done. A huge thank you to Emilio and Anni for making this experience so memorable—they truly deserve a 5-star rating!
Mandatory tour! Excellent.
phillip m,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00SPECTACULAR TOUR. Very humble guide, dedicated himself a lot, at all times. From tracking the dolphins to fishing the food in time for our barbecue. Nothing to add, I am very fond of his business and wish you to thrive!
Swimming with dolphins 🐬 😍
arnauld v,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We left at 6am with the whole family and were lucky to be able to swim in the open sea with dolphins. The staff was in the small care with us all day At noon, we had the opportunity to eat a delicious bbq (fish caught 1 hour before ) it was impernn bonnnn’. And on the return we were able to swim with turtles ... I highly recommend this outing
All right.
sonia M,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The truth was very good, also the day did not accompany much and everything and so it was a very good experience. We saw dolphins, turtles, lunch was great value for money very well. I would repeat
Magic
emilied885,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was perfect!! An awakened dream ✨✨ really a big thank you to the whole team!!!! All were very careful and it was a huge chance to see and swim with dolphins while respecting them.
Great!
Cadoudal5688,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were more than satisfied with this release. The boat is very comfortable and safe. The local bilingual French-English crew, like almost all Mauritians, have always satisfied us and not taken us to the overcrowded spots. We met little dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, turtles and a multitude of fish. Many thanks to them. You want oysters and sea urchins... no problem they dive to pick them up for you and make you taste them arrived on the island. And I’m not talking yet about the meal on Île aux Bénitiers that was a treat for both the stomach and the eyes. All in a small corner of the island far away where we were alone or almost alone. In summary the service is 100% as described including for meals and drinks and the skipper and the accompanying person in the water are of a kindness and very professionalism. I recommend without problem.
Absolutely fantastic!
Lucy F,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow wow wow! We swam with dolphins, saw flying fish and rays, snorkled over the coral with the tropical fish and had the most amazing seafood BBQ on a beautiful island. When we were snorkling, Emillio gathered oysters and sea urchins which they then prepared and served to us ... you won't get any fresher seafood! We had a fantatsic time and would recommend to anyone thinking of booking!
Just magic!
Craftou,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I wouldn't have enough of an adjective to value that experience. Team with little care who even take the time to stop on the return to show us turtles or rays in the lagoon. I highly recommend.
Magical moments with Lydia Boat – a dream day full of happiness
LauraMu2709,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family celebrated two round birthdays in Mauritius. Our big highlight of these holidays was the trip with Lydia Boat on 01.10.2025. We were able to experience a wonderful day with many great impressions. The great luck was that we were able to admire a whale, many dolphins, a large water turtle and many colorful fish. Even the food on the island of Ile aux Bénitiers was sensational! We were very well looked after and nothing was missing. Thank you for this wonderful day that will be remembered for a long time.
An exceptional experience with Lydia boat
natachah801,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day is PERFECT it is a big thank you to Lydia Boat and her crew. An experience made exceptional by the kindness of Navy and Millo. Navy shares his passion for his island and the seabed with pleasure. Arriving on Beniniers Island, we are set apart from the crowd with a breathtaking view of the bay. The meal is excellent. Navy adapts its program to live this day away from tourists in complete privacy. We recommend this 1000% Mauritius excursion with Lydia Boat.
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