Morning Drift
05:30 · DOLPHIN WATCHING · departs 05:30 · 3–4 H
A gentler version of the dawn run. Departure at half past five puts you in Tamarin Bay as the light turns gold and the dolphins surface around the hull, then a run south to Crystal Rock for a snorkel over the coral, tide permitting.
Price
Rs 20,000 per boat on the visitor rate (2 guests included), Rs 16,000 per boat on the Mauritian resident rate (up to 4 guests included). Each additional guest Rs 1,000, maximum 8. Pay on arrival; free cancellation up to 48 h before departure.
Included
- Dolphin watching
- Crystal Rock visit (if tides permit) + snorkelling
- Refreshing non-alcoholic beverages & light bites
Route
La Balise Marina, Tamarin Bay, Crystal Rock, Le Morne lagoon, La Balise Marina.
Timeline
- 05:30 Cast off at first light: The gentler dawn: the sky already gold as we leave.
- 06:00 Dolphins, engines off: Tamarin Bay, 50 m off, letting them choose.
- 07:00 Crystal Rock snorkel: Coral and reef fish, tide permitting.
- 08:00 Breakfast bites on the bow: Fruit, pastries, fresh juice, slow run home.
Not included
- Island lunch (09:30 trips only)
- GoPro · cinematic video
- Alcohol
Questions
Dawn Encounter or Morning Drift?
Dawn adds the open-reef whale leg (Jul–Oct) and starts 30 min earlier. Morning Drift is the calmer, family version.
Can we bring a toddler?
Yes; life jackets from 8 kg on board. Tell us ages at booking.