West Coast Dolphin Catamaran with Hotel Transfer
Full-Day Cruise + Return Transfer · Wild Dolphin Encounter · Snorkelling · BBQ Lunch · Open Bar · Door-to-Jetty Convenience
Cruise €70.00 + return transfer from €89.00 · Combined from €159.00
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No questions asked.
Why book direct?Everything included:
- Full-day west coast catamaran cruise
- Return hotel pickup & drop-off
- Wild dolphin encounter at Tamarin
- Snorkelling stop (gear provided)
- BBQ lunch on board
- Open bar — beer, rum & soft drinks
- Le Morne & west coast views
- Life jackets & safety equipment
About This Dolphin Cruise with Transfer
The west coast dolphin catamaran is built around one of the great wildlife moments of Mauritius: the spinner and bottlenose dolphins that gather in the deep water off Tamarin Bay and Black River every morning. This stretch of the southwest is famous for reliable, respectful dolphin encounters, and the cruise is deliberately timed to catch the pods at their most active, shortly after sunrise, before the heat and the boat traffic of the day arrive.
The route runs south from the Tamarin jetty into the bay, where the crew slows and watches for the tell-tale dorsal fins breaking the surface. Dolphins here frequently approach the bow wave and leap alongside the boat — a genuinely wild encounter, never a staged performance. From the bay the catamaran continues along the southwest coast, where the unmistakeable silhouette of Le Morne Brabant, a UNESCO-listed mountain, rises from a peninsula that was once a refuge for escaped slaves.
What sets the west coast apart is its drama. The water runs deeper and cooler than the eastern lagoon, the mountain backdrop is more spectacular, and the wildlife makes every sailing different. The cruise is €70 per adult, with a return hotel transfer from €89 per vehicle. Because the transfer price depends on your hotel and route, your exact — and deliberately early — pickup time and the total combined cost are confirmed before anything is final.
Full Day Itinerary
Hotel pickup
Your driver collects you from your hotel early, at the confirmed time, and brings you directly to the Tamarin jetty for the dolphin cruise.
Board & dolphin encounter
Set off into Tamarin Bay where dolphins are most active. Keep your eyes on the horizon — pods often ride the bow wave and leap alongside the boat.
Sail along the west coast
Cruise south with Le Morne mountain as your backdrop, gliding past the dramatic west coast scenery.
Snorkelling & BBQ lunch
Anchor in clear water for a snorkel, then enjoy a freshly grilled BBQ lunch on deck with an open bar.
Relax & swim
Swim, sunbathe and enjoy the calm west coast lagoon as the day winds down.
Return sail & hotel drop-off
Sail back to the jetty where your driver is waiting to take you comfortably back to your hotel.
Food & Beverages
BBQ Lunch
- Grilled marinated fish
- BBQ chicken & sausages
- Fresh salads & bread
- Tropical fruit
Vegetarian option available on advance request.
Open Bar
- Local beer
- Rum & punch
- Soft drinks & juices
- Bottled water
Menu subject to change without prior notice.
Important: Dolphin sightings are wild and not guaranteed. The cruise is timed for the best chance, but nature is unpredictable.
What to Bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Sun hat & sunglasses
- Waterproof phone case
Meeting Point & Directions
Your driver collects you from your hotel early, at a confirmed time, based on your location and the cruise departure. You are returned to the same point after the cruise.
Important Notes
- Transfer price varies by hotel and route — final combined price confirmed at booking.
- Dolphin sightings are wild and not guaranteed.
- Maximum 34 passengers per sailing.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Transportation & Hotel Pickup
Return hotel pickup and drop-off is included in this package. Your exact (early) pickup time is confirmed after booking based on your hotel location.
Hotel pickup is available as an optional add-on. Provide your accommodation when booking and we'll confirm your pickup time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Important Notes
- Return hotel transfer included
- Dolphins: wild, not guaranteed
- Early pickup required
- Max 34 passengers per sailing
- Free cancellation up to 24h
Prices
Combined cruise and return hotel transfer. The transfer portion varies by your hotel and route, so the final combined price is confirmed per booking.
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