Dolphins and whales
Dolphin swim outing on the west coast
Black River
AI-generated imageA trip out to sea in the Black River district, whose programme includes time in the water near dolphins. Dolphins are mostly seen off the west coast of Mauritius, where two species occur, the bottlenose and the spinner dolphin, often travelling in pods of around twenty. They are wild animals, and no outing can command their presence.
Highlights
- Time in the water near dolphins, within the approach rules
- The bottlenose and the spinner dolphin
Good to know
- Dolphin watching is regulated in Mauritius: it is done with a licensed provider, and boats approach the animals from the side, at no-wake speed.
- Dolphins are not to be touched or fed, and no noise is made to attract them.
- In the water, no more than three swimmers at a time, lifesaver included, after a briefing on calm, silent swimming.
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