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Whale Watching Excursion: Observe Majestic Whales in Mauritius' Natural Environment
4.5
130 Ratings
Grande Riviere Noire
Embark on a thrilling 3-hour whale watching excursion in Mauritius. Observe majestic whales in their natural environment along the west coast. Book now and capture unforgettable moments!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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La Jetée Road - Come with us for an amazing encounter with the whales! On board one of our speed boats, our crew will use a hydrophone to try to localize the whales along the west coast. Their blows can also help localize them. Sperm whales can be observed all year round while humpback whales can be observed between June and October.
Once on site, our crew will give you more information about these majestic marine mammals. We will respect approach rules and minimum distance in order to avoid disturbing them. Don’t forget your cameras to immortalize this wonderful moment!
Water and soft drinks will be served during the tour. The tour ends at around 1 p.m.
We guarantee a 60% chance to see the whales.
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What's Included
- Bottled water
- Live commentary on board
- Soft drinks
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Additional Information
Whales, the embodiment of grace and enigma. Ever dreamt of witnessing them in their natural habitat? Come along with us! On a fascinating 3-hour journey on our high-speed boats, our diligent team will pull out all the stops to locate and display whales that inhabit the western coastline of Mauritius. Sperm whales can be spotted throughout the year, and humpback whales make an appearance between June and October. Remember to bring your cameras!
- Wheelchair: the wheelchair cannot be taken on board, but we will carry the guest onto the boat. Please advise weight. Exclusive excursion is recommended for these guests
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Location
La Jetée Road
Departure Point: La Jetée Road, Grande Rivière Noire, Black River, Mauritius
GPS Point: S(y) 20.36432 E(x) 57.37234
Address: La Jetée Road, Grande Rivière Noire, Black River, Mauritius
GPS Point: S(y) 20.36432 E(x) 57.37234
Dates: See Availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(130 Ratings)
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Chris_b
Jun 8, 2024
Breathtaking - A experience to remember , a family of sperm whales surrounding the boat, dolswim were a great company that respected the whales until the other boats arrived and people started jumping in and the whales disappeared
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Melanie
Apr 9, 2024
Great experience - We had 2 nice, young guides who explained what was allowed and what wasn't.
We actually saw whales, including a mother with her baby.
The crew treated the whales very respectfully.
It was a wonderful, amazing experience.
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Indranil_b
Apr 4, 2024
Memorable encounter with whales - We were lucky to spot multiple pairs of Sperm whales. The guide was very helpful and informative. The whole experience was a memorable one
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David_j
Mar 13, 2024
amazing and a lifetime memory - Superb trip with just 3 couples, so plenty of space and very relaxed.
Captain and his mate knew the best area to seek the whales. We were privileged to observe 3 humpbacks, including mother and calf. Absolutely amazing and a lifetime memory.
Highly recommend this crew who kept a respectful distance from the whales.
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993annalenak
Jan 23, 2024
Successful whale watching - We saw a mother whale with her baby. The crew treated us respectfully. There were drinks and we had a little party
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Pa
Dec 23, 2023
Whale watching with 100% success! - Great experience, we had a good young captain who took us to a group of whales. We were able to see 7 whales and 4 dolphins, just great. 🙏🙏🙏
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Kennyj076
Dec 22, 2023
Mauritius LUX Grand Gaube - We have been to Mauritius many times and debated whether it was time to go somewhere else or if we did visit then maybe a different hotel to LUX Grand Gaube where we have stayed many times. However we love the Island and it's people and we have always had an amazing experience at LUX GG so we decided to return again. Absolutely the right decision! All the staff at the hotel are wonderful, welcoming and so friendly and it is very difficult to single out individuals but the people who made our stay exceptional were: Ashwin and Ashwan in Palm Court and Creole Smoke Hse who went out of their way to ensure we had a wonderful experience at every meal. We were similarly looked after in Beach Rouge by Nund, Akshaye and Pergum. Not forgetting Bodrum where we had exceptional service from Durgesh. In INTI Yasser was the perfect host with attention to detail. Diron was always on hand to ensure we had no issues and were really enjoying our holiday. Chef Deepuck cooked superb meals and it's no surprise we both put on the weight! In the bar the cocktails were amazing made mainly by Kevish and Yovan. On the beach, were we spent most of the day, we were looked after brilliantly by the ''man in the hat'' Reedoo, supported by Anoop and Veer and in the adult area by Kumar. All of whom make delicious milkshakes. Pravesh, our room boy, made incredible towel sculptures and kept our room very clean. And last but not least our thanks to Elena at reception for her understanding and efficiency. Overall LUX GG constantly delivers a wonderful experience and the staff always make it so special.
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Tobiaswy5644jx
Dec 19, 2023
Definitely do another tour! - Really great! We had really nice tour guides/captains and actually saw sperm whales. As a little "extra" we drove past Crystal Rock - the tours usually cost extra. So I can only recommend it! We were also told that there are also tours that offer snorkeling/diving with whales. This stresses the animals and is forbidden according to the coast guard. The captains always kept a good distance from the animals so as not to harass them. The whole thing was really beautiful!
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Aureilhan
May 14, 2024
No respect for wildlife - We went to observe sperm whales. While it is forbidden to dive near the animals so as not to stress them, there were around ten boats which discharged a multitude of people, armed with fins and snorkels, excited at the idea of filming themselves near the sperm whales to make the interesting ones on social networks. They didn't care about respect for wildlife. Only a few operators, including ours, had given instructions to stay on the boat.
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Jennytuc1
May 8, 2024
Poor customer service, no communication - Poor non existent customer service. Our only negative experience in Mauritius. Our taxi driver pre booked this Whale watching experience for us and we drove from the West to the East coast with an early morning start. On arrival, no boat or staff to be seen. Taxi driver called them and they simply said the trip had been cancelled and they had attempted to contact him that morning. There No missed calls or messages, so a blatant lie. Whilst i understand the need to cancel going out if numbers are low or the whales are not in the areas, we weren't given the option to rebook. Shocking service. Would not recommend
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