Lydia Boat Mauritius: Le Morne :Eco-Friendly Whales&Dolphins Tour
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Mauritius
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
For a magical and unforgettable day, join this unique private boat tour. Your day will begin early in the morning when you are picked up by a private speed boat and transported in style to the magnificent location of Benitier Island. This tour starts early to be the first to see the dolphins and observe them peacefully in their natural habitat while swimming nearby, followed by snorkelling next to the the aquarium and the famous crystal rock. Later in the day, a degustation lunch is served, followed by a tasty seafood barbeque accompanied by drinks.
- Private speedboat to an island destination
- Degustation seafood lunch and drinks provided
- Includes beverages and alcoholic drinks
- Enjoy snorkellng and swimming near the magical Benitier Island
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
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- Music
- Lunch
- Towel, suncream, camera
- Hotel Pick up..
- Breakfast
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Lydia Boat Mauritius/Whales and Dolphins Encounter/Swim with wild dolphins Private boat tour Eco-Friendly Dolphins encounterLe Morne Road, Le Morne, Mauritius
Meeting point Le Morne Public Beach, Brabant, Le Morne Brabant, Mauritius We meet on the Le Morne Public Beach near Lux Hotel, infront of the Emba Filao restaurant.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
Crystal Rock
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Niklas_A
It hast been a perfect day. The guides Miguel and Owen (hope i am writing the names right) were very nice and helpfull. They supported us when we went in the water with the Dolphins and when snorkling. They answered all our questions and made this a very special day.
The food was amazing and more than enough for us.
Thank you for this amazing day!
Reviews
4.9
based on 442 reviews
Lucy_F, Dec 2025
Wow 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!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Grateful for Your Feedback! 🙏
We're delighted you enjoyed your time with our crew! 🌟 Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're looking forward to hosting you again on your next Mauritius trip! 🤗
🫶 Have a Bless year ahead
Andrew_S, Oct 2025
The experience itself here is fantastic, with great views of dolphins, great bbq and a really scenic route. The guides made it even better with their great hospitality and work!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Grateful for Your Feedback! 🙏
We're delighted you enjoyed your time with our crew! 🌟 Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're looking forward to hosting you again on your next Mauritius trip! 🤗
🫶
Roel_A, Feb 2025
Amazing trip! Highlight of our holidays. They took great care of us the whole day, taking lots of time to find and swim with dolphins. The lobster lunch was absolutely amazing! On the way back we stopped to swim with a giant sea turtle, which was mesmerizing. Absolutely recommend to book with them!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
We are delighted that you had an amazing time with our crew.. Thank you so much for
taking the time to share your experience here with other travellers. We really appreciate it. It
was a pleasure for our crew to host you 🫶
Oliwia_K, Jan 2025
It was a fantastic experience, everyone should try this! Was so happy to see and swim with dolphins and tortoise! Obviously, it’s nature so it’s not like you gonna see it always, but even if that would fail for some reason the food that was served was extraordinary. So grateful for the opportunity to experience this!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
We are delighted that you had an amazing time with our crew.. Thank you so much for
taking the time to share your experience here with other travellers. We really appreciate it. It
was a pleasure for our crew to host you 🫶
Ilona_P, Dec 2024
Thank you guys for an exceptional nature & culinary experience and the most friendly and knowledgeable service! Our family of four could not have hoped for more. All the best for you🤗
Response from Host, Jan 2025
We are delighted that you had an amazing time with our crew.. Thank you so much for
taking the time to share your experience here with other travellers. We really appreciate it. It
was a pleasure for our crew to host you 🫶
Marie_D, Dec 2024
Great private tour with Patrice, we had an enjoyable time and felt very well looked after. We where lucky to see dolphins and turtles, bbq was amazing with plenty of alcohol on hand many thanks
Response from Host, Dec 2024
We are delighted that you had an amazing time with our crew.. Thank you so much for
taking the time to share your experience here with other travellers. We really appreciate it. It
was a pleasure for our crew to host you 🫶
ⓁⓎⒹⒾⒶ ⒷⓄⒶⓉ team wishes you a happy end of the year and cheers 🥂 to the new year .
take care ✨
Lizzie_F, Nov 2024
extremely good tour of mauritius coastline and islands. really knowledgeable crew. we were the first people to arrive at every location - swimming with the dolphins and turtles with no one else around was such a memorable experience. food was also really excellent. overall great value for money and the highlight of our trip!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
We are delighted that you had an amazing time with our crew.. Thank you so much for
taking the time to share your experience here with other travellers. We really appreciate it. It
was a pleasure for our crew to host you 🫶
ⓁⓎⒹⒾⒶ ⒷⓄⒶⓉ team wishes you a happy end of the year and cheers 🥂 to the new year .
take care ✨
robingilbey, Oct 2024
Didn’t see dolphins unfortunately but the trip was fabulous day out . Tries sea urchin and oyster did a bit of snorkelling and the barbecue was fist class
All in all well worth the money I would definitely do it again
Response from Host, Nov 2024
We are delighted that you had an good time with our crew regardless the dolphins were not there 🥲.. Thank you so much for
taking the time to share your experience here with other travellers. We really appreciate it. It
was a pleasure for our crew to host you 🫶
rachel_h, Sep 2024
Highlight of our stay. Started early morning and had private boat ride to see pod of dolphins with option to swim with them then travelled to gorgeous island where had the most delicious seafood BBQ with hands down the best lobster we have ever tasted. Wonderful small family run business who deserve all of the amazing reviews they have got over the years- will definitely be back! Thank you!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
We are delighted that you had an amazing time with our crew.. Thank you so much for
taking the time to share your experience here with other travellers. We really appreciate it. It
was a pleasure for our crew to host you 🫶
Tracey_M, Aug 2024
What an experience! By far, this day was the highlight of our holiday in Mauritius! Thank you to Miguel and crew for such an enjoyable day. We felt so looked after, and despite some pretty choppy water heading out of the lagoon, the boat ride was the smoothest I've ever experienced. All the other positive reviews are exactly how we experienced our day as well. So many dolphins, snorkeling, seeing a humpback whale on our way out, the most delicious seafood bbq, and to top it off, a snorkel with the prettiest turtle just prior to being dropped off at our hotel beach front. The best! Thank you!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
We are delighted that you had an amazing time with our crew.. Thank you so much for
taking the time to share your experience here with other travellers. We really appreciate it. It
was a pleasure for our crew to host you 🫶
Anja_H, Aug 2024
Perfect private day trip ( 2 adults and 2 kids) with lots of sperm whales and Humpback whales and spinner dolphin group and excellent beach barbeque with sea urchins, oysters, shrimps, lobster, unicorn fish and grilled banana.
Also two nice snorchel spots at Le Morne with green sea turtles..
The skipper Miguel did a good job and the young guide Christiano did a good safety guide job while snorcheling with the dolphins.
We would have done the half day tour with dolhin swimming again but it was unluckily booked for many weeks in advance..
We will recommend that tour to friends and family!!!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
We are delighted that you had an amazing time with our crew.. Thank you so much for
taking the time to share your experience here with other travellers. We really appreciate it. It
was a pleasure for our crew to host you 🫶
Katrin_L, Jul 2024
Our trip to Bénetier Island was a breathtaking experience.
We were able to swim with dolphins and snorkel in the lagoon with turtles and many beautiful fishes.
The barbecue at Bénetier was excellent and couldn't have been better.
Many, many thanks to our great guides Navy and Ivan, who did everything to give us a perfect day :)
Response from Host, Aug 2024
We are delighted that you had an amazing time with our crew.. Thank you so much for
taking the time to share your experience here with other travellers. We really appreciate it. It
was a pleasure for our crew to host you 🫶
MatthewPaul_T, Jun 2024
I don’t usually write reviews, but during this trip, I thought that I would have to write one about Navy & his team.
The guys on the boat couldn’t have done more to ensure I had everything I needed throughout the day. They can’t control nature, but they knew where it was possible to see dolphins and turtles (fortunately we saw both).
I was expecting a simple BBQ lunch, but what I got was possibly one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. All freshly caught that day, prepared in front of me on the beach and then barbecued to perfection.
I would highly recommend booking this trip. It is one of my highlights of staying in Mauritius.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We are delighted that you had an amazing time with our crew.. Thank you so much for
taking the time to share your experience here with other travellers. We really appreciate it. It
was a pleasure for our crew to host you 🫶
Niklas_A, Jun 2024
It hast been a perfect day. The guides Miguel and Owen (hope i am writing the names right) were very nice and helpfull. They supported us when we went in the water with the Dolphins and when snorkling. They answered all our questions and made this a very special day.
The food was amazing and more than enough for us.
Thank you for this amazing day!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We are delighted that you had an amazing time with our crew.. Thank you so much for
taking the time to share your experience here with other travellers. We really appreciate it. It
was a pleasure for our crew to host you 🫶
Erick_G, May 2024
Must do activity if you are in Mauritius. Service was top-notch. Activity was well planned and special attention from Navy and Theo made us feel like a member of their family. Nice to see a local tour operator getting it done right with dedication and pride in their work. Go for the seafood BBQ option and you'll be treated to the freshest seafood you'll have in a long time. Well worth the price.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We are delighted that you had an amazing time with our crew.. Thank you so much for
taking the time to share your experience here with other travellers. We really appreciate it. It
was a pleasure for our crew to host you 🫶
Rachel_W, Mar 2024
Amazing seeing dolphins and sperm whales. Then to a beautiful island for a wonderful lunch and swim. And on the way back they even helped us find sea turtles. Thanks to Miguel and Cristiano
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We are delighted that you had an amazing time with our crew.. Thank you so much for
taking the time to share your experience here with other travellers. We really appreciate it. It
was a pleasure for our crew to host you 🫶
Polly_w, Feb 2024
I would like to give ten stars. We had great time, in 7 hours we enjoyed to swim with Dophin and great BBQ
Response from Host, May 2024
We are delighted that you had an amazing time with our crew.. Thank you so much for
taking the time to share your experience here with other travellers. We really appreciate it. It
was a pleasure for our crew to host you 🫶
Manuela_M, Dec 2023
Everthing was peefet!! This is a very nice ecperience !! even with the rain we were able to appreciate this beautiful excursion. the staff is really attentive to everything
Response from Host, May 2024
We are delighted that you had an amazing time with our crew.. Thank you so much for
taking the time to share your experience here with other travellers. We really appreciate it. It
was a pleasure for our crew to host you 🫶
Jayaletchmi_J, Oct 2023
The tour was amazing. Navy & Rino went out of their way to make sure we saw whales & dolphins, and ensured our comfort and safety at all times. The seafood lunch they prepared was easily the best meal we had over our 2 weeks in Mauritius, and we will never forget the fresh grilled lobster we had. Easily one of the best Viator tours we have ever booked, we highly recommend this experience!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
🌼Many thanks for your feedback and the 5-star rating!! We really appreciate it. Delighted that you had a wonderful time with us! It was a pleasure for our team to host you. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your holidays here,🇲🇺 We wish you all the best! Warm regards, Lydia Boat Team
Jason_Y, Oct 2023
This was a trip of a life time and beyond expectations.
We were lucky to also see whales as well as see and swim with dolphins and the food on a paradise island was amazing , having our oyster and sea urchins starter prepared in front of us was incredible .
Our guides Miguel and assistant were so friendly and professional and fun.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you so much again for choosing us ..🌼 and I’m also really happy ro read that you had a great time with us! It was nice touring you around making you discover our small island 🏝️
and I look forward to see you guys again soon.. 🇲🇺
ROMAN_J, Aug 2023
Fantastic trip, lifetime experience. Miguel, Erino and Navy were so nice to us. We swam with dolphins and we had a delicious barbacue in Benitiers island with a great atmosphere. I would recomend it to everybody. It was beyond our expectations.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Your review and the time you took to share your experience with our team are greatly appreciated.🌼 Thank you..
Having you guys back on board for your next trip to Mauritius would be a great pleasure.🇲🇺
Martin_M, Jul 2023
Lucky enough to spend a long time watching a young Whale, a bonus of a Stingray, and topping it off to swim with a pod of Dolphins. Fantastic seafood BBQ on the island with Shrimps, Fish and Lobster were amazing. Fresh Oysters and Sea Urchins too. Spiced Rum and wine to compliment.
Thankyou Miguel and Teo for the day and Navy for the arrangements.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you for this beautiful review..
I am happy to hear that you had a great time in company of our crew.. 🌼
Dominik_R, Jul 2023
Everything was a really good expierience, saw whales and Delphines, snorkled and had a really nice lunch.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you very much 🌼
Louise_G, May 2023
Quite simply AMAZING! The best day we have ever experienced, worth every penny!
Yes it was unfortunate both myself and my husband were sea sick during dolphin element of the trip but it didn’t spoil the day and Navy and his crew couldn’t have been kinder.
The snorkelling was fabulous and the fresh seafood cooked on the beach was beyond perfect. Loved it all thank you x
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you for sharing your time spent with our crew here and thank you for this beautiful review, it was a pleasure having you guys onboard ..🌼
Kakli_G, May 2023
Dolphins were really fun.
Crew took good care of non swimmers like us!
We didn't take the BBQ for our own reasons, so can't comment on that.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you so much for your review,
it was a pleasure having you onboard 🌼
Julia_R, Apr 2023
Unforgettable private boattrip with the best fish we‘ve ever eaten. We started at 6 am with a spectacular dolphin watching sunrise. After that we had the chance to snorkel with a beautiful oceanview. Seeing the crew of Lydia boat catching Austern and Seeigel was incredible. At the island we had the chance to eat the best selfmade fish we‘ve ever eaten. Austern, Seeigel, lobster etc. ! Great! We only recommend to go for a trip with Lydia boat.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience spent with our crew here..🌼
I am truly pleased to read that you enjoyed your day.. ☺️
It would be great pleasure to have you back on board on your next trip to Mauritius island🇲🇺
LiinaMaria_M, Jan 2023
A very nice trip, saw the more rare bigger dolphins even though it was already mid-morning. However the absolute highlight was the seafood bbq - fresh oysters, sea urchins, huge lobsters all sourced by the family of Lydia Boat as they are fishermen. The location on the Benitier Island was also spot on, a bit away from the noisy crowds that occupy the beachline. Very nice staff both on boat and beach, big comfy boat. Really to be recommended!
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience spent with our crew here 🌼.. I am really happy to hear that you loved your lunch🦞 .. Thank you ☺️ .. It would be great pleasure to have you back onboard on your next trip to Mauritius 🇲🇺
Warren_K, Jan 2023
Miguel did an awesome job. We had a close encounter with two sperm whales and a group of spinner dolphins. The beach BBQ was excellent. Highly recommend the seafood option. Overall an outstanding day.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience spent with our crew here.. 🌼
I am happy to hear that you had a great time with us..🫶
It would be great pleasure to have you back onboard on your next trip to Mauritius island 🏝️
Akos_B, Jan 2023
We got unlucky with the dolphins, but the operator offered us - without even asking - alternative options. The food was incredible, best seefood we had in Mauritius. The skipper and the guys were super-friendly, flexible, and overall we had a great experience. Thank you!
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience here and thank you for your comprehension 🫶.. It was great pleasure having you onboard 🇲🇺🇲🇺
Lydiaboat Crew wishes you a great year ahead 🌼..
kelly_f, Nov 2022
A wonderful day of dolphin watching and snorkeling followed by a gorgeous lunch on Benitier island with the most beautiful view. The speedboat was fabulous especially just for 2. Thank you to Michelson and Erikson for a superb day with great music and sailing. We have been spoilt for future boat trips
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience here🫶.. I am pleased to hear that you had a great time with our crew,🌼
It would be great pleasure to have you back on board on your next trip to Mauritius 🇲🇺
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