Ocean Pulse
09:30 · DOLPHINS & WHALES · departs 09:30 · 3–4 H
Departing at half past nine we run out past the reef looking for dolphins and, between July and October, humpback whales on their migration. Then Crystal Rock for snorkelling with Le Morne as the backdrop.
Price
Rs 25,000 per boat on the visitor rate (2 guests included), Rs 19,920 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 & whale watching
- Crystal Rock visit (if tides permit) + snorkelling
- Refreshing non-alcoholic beverages & light bites
Route
La Balise Marina, Outside the reef, Tamarin Bay, Crystal Rock, Île aux Bénitiers, La Balise Marina.
Timeline
- 09:30 Cast off: Out through the pass and north along the reef.
- 10:00 Dolphins & whales: Dolphins off Tamarin; from July to October the skipper heads outside for humpbacks.
- 11:15 Crystal Rock snorkel: The full stop: coral garden, Le Morne behind.
- 12:30 Île aux Bénitiers: Swim at the sandbank. Add lunch under the filaos.
- 13:30 Back to La Balise: Or later if you booked lunch.
Not included
- Island lunch · platters from Rs 1,000 per guest
- GoPro · cinematic video
- Alcohol
Questions
Can we add lunch?
Yes. Choose a platter at step 3; we land on Île aux Bénitiers around 12:30 and the trip runs about 90 minutes longer.
Will we see whales?
July to October, most days. Outside the season the skipper spends the time with dolphins and at Crystal Rock.