Dolphin tour in Tamarin and Black River
Every morning, dolphins come in to rest in Tamarin Bay, a few minutes by boat from Black River. Dominique has known them for more than thirty-five years: he knows where to find them, how to approach without disturbing them, and when the sea is right for getting in the water with them.
A morning in Tamarin Bay, when the dolphins come in to rest, then a mask on the reef.
Dolphins at sunrise, Crystal Rock, the lagoon turtles and a barbecue with your feet in the water on Île aux Bénitiers.
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Meet in Black River (Rivière Noire), on the west coast. The exact meeting point is sent to you on WhatsApp, and Dominique can arrange to pick you up.
The bay is one of the dolphins’ favourite spots in Mauritius. The boat approaches from the side, slowly, and never cuts through the pod.
When the sea and the dolphins allow, you get in the water, three swimmers at most at a time, never touching them. Otherwise, you watch them from the boat.
Mask and snorkel on the reef, among the lagoon fish, before heading back to Black River.
On the west coast, you mostly meet two species: the bottlenose dolphin and the spinner dolphin, the one that spins as it leaps. They hunt offshore at night and come into the bays in the morning to rest.
They are wild animals, so an encounter is never guaranteed, but Tamarin Bay is one of the places where you see them most often.
Aboard FreeDom, it’s just your group, up to 6 people. No race between boats to get closer: Dominique takes his time, picks the right moment, and the dolphins stay relaxed. That is also what makes the swim possible.
In Mauritius, dolphin watching is regulated by law: the boat approaches from the side and stays at least 50 metres away, swimming early in the morning only and three swimmers at most. Aboard FreeDom, these rules are part of the trip.
“We did the dolphin and beach bbq with Dom today. It was fantastic.”
“On the way back we came across a big pod of dolphins and rode alongside them.”
“It was one of the best experiences during our whole stay in Mauritius.”
Yes, early in the morning and in small numbers: the law allows three swimmers at a time at most, without touching the dolphins. Dominique tells you on the day whether the sea and the dolphins allow it.
Around 7am, from Black River. Swimming with dolphins is only allowed in the morning, which is also when they rest in Tamarin Bay.
Yes. Children aged 6 and 8 have swum with dolphins aboard FreeDom, as the Google reviews mention. The youngest enjoy the show from the boat.
Rs 9,000 for the private boat, up to 6 people, snorkelling included. The FreeDom day (dolphins, Crystal Rock and a barbecue on Île aux Bénitiers) is Rs 18,000.
Tell him the trip, the date and how many you are: Dominique replies on WhatsApp to confirm.
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