Bénitiers Island (Île aux Bénitiers) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Benitiers Island. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Black River: Full-Day Shared Catamaran Benitiers Island & Dolphin

• Snorkel With Dolphins, Lunch on Benitiers Island, Speedboat

• Mauritius: Dolphins Swim and Île aux Benitiers With BBQ

• Dolphin Encounters, Île aux Benitier & Crystal Rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer)

• Full-Day Catamaran Cruise on Shared Basis to Benitiers Island

While Benitiers Island is technically free to visit, the island is typically accessed via organized boat tours and sailing trips. Full-day tours that visit the island—and which also include dolphin-watching and snorkeling, a barbecue lunch, and beverages—typically start at US$66 per person. Shorter kayaking trips begin at US$59.

Yes, Benitiers Island is worth visiting. Considered beautifully unspoiled, the small island is a popular stop during sailing trips in Mauritius. Boasting powdery white-sand beaches, turquoise seas, snorkeling opportunities, and a small coconut farm, the island's natural beauty checks off all the requirements for a tropical paradise.

Per one customer who booked the Black River: Full-Day Shared Catamaran Benitiers Island & Dolphin tour, "Brilliant trip! The crew were super friendly and attentive, constantly topping up drinks and making sure everyone was happy. The stops were great, especially the Île aux Benitiers, which was stunning. The BBQ lunch on the boat was delicious. 100 percent recommend doing this trip. We traveled from the East Coast to do it, and it was well worth the journey."

Benitiers Island offers the chance to relax. There are a few places to buy souvenirs and local Mauritian food, but not a lot else to distract you from the island’s beauty. You can head to Crystal Rock to snorkel in the clear water, a popular place to spot colorful fish.

You’ll have warm weather year-round, but the best time to visit Benitiers Island (Île aux Benitiers) is from May to December. July and August are the busiest in Mauritius, so factor that into your planning. It’s best to avoid the rainy season in January and February.

A half-day or full-day tour lets you experience the best of Benitiers Island (Île aux Benitiers), depending on what you’d like to do. Swim, sunbathe, or do some shopping for local goods. Grab some local food at one of the beach vendors, or try a strong coconut rum.

Private and group tours come to Benitiers Island, and many include snorkeling at Crystal Rock, a beachside barbeque, and round-trip transportation—making for a hassle-free visit from either Le Morne or La Gaulette. Some tours visit Benitiers Island as part of a full- or half-day catamaran cruise or dolphin watching excursion.

It depends. If your kids enjoy swimming, spending time on the beach, and creating their own fun, then this quiet island is perfect. Don’t expect a kids club or water slides and pools. A family-friendly snorkel out to Crystal Rock can be a good option for all ages.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Benitiers Island. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Mauritius:

• Chamarel Waterfall

• Black River Gorges National Park

• Savanne District

• Trou aux Cerfs Volcano

• Île aux Cerfs

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Mauritius.