DOLPHIN SPECIES
Two kinds of dolphins can be observed in Mauritian waters: the Spinner and the Bottlenose. The peers do not like to share the same spot and you will never see them together: If the Spinners are around and the Bottlenose dolphins arrive, the Spinners will leave the bay, heading to the open sea.
Being one of the most common species, the Bottlenose dolphin is known all over the world. It is also the biggest amongst the different species of dolphins with a weight of up to 650 kg and a length of up to 12 feet! They are famous for their intelligence, very gentle and willing to approach humans.
In Mauritius, they live in groups of 2 to 15 members and can be observed early in the morning until 11:30 a.m. Sometimes, with a bit of luck, you may see them in the afternoon, swimming in the crystal clear lagoon, in 1.5 meters depth water.
The most playful of the dolphins, the Spinners, live in large groups of up to 100 members. Much smaller than their fellow peers, the Bottlenose, they grow up to 80 kg and 8 feet. Famous for being very active, they play together as the morning is their time to train the calves which are generally about 1 feet long and weigh not more than 3 kg.
SAFETY
Your Safety, Our Priority
During the winter season in Mauritius (May to October), the swim with dolphins is from 07:00 am until 9:00 am, while in summer, the departure is earlier, as from 06:00 am. These early morning hours are important to spend the maximum time with them.
There is a large number of boats grouped together for swimming with dolphins after 8:30 am, which is precisely why we choose to make the visit before the crowd, for safety reasons. A large number of boats can cause accidents and frighten the dolphins.
We guarantee the swimming with dolphins in Mauritius! If for any reasons, there are no dolphins, we will postpone or refund 100% of the trip!
