Six ways out to sea
Quick answers
Which Vallé Wave expedition is best for dolphins?
Dawn Encounter at 05:00 and Morning Drift at 05:30 reach Tamarin Bay at first light, when the dolphins rest after their night hunt and the bay is glassy. Ocean Pulse and Coastal Symphony at 09:30 also visit the bay, with Ocean Pulse adding the open-reef whale leg from July to October.
Which expedition includes lunch on Île aux Bénitiers?
The two 09:30 expeditions, Ocean Pulse and Coastal Symphony, land on Île aux Bénitiers around 12:30. Lunch is an add-on from Rs 1,000 per person: a mixed grill platter, a grill deluxe platter with shrimp skewer, or grilled lobster, all served privately with feet in the water.
What is the gentlest boat trip for families with children?
The Le Morne Tour at 15:00 stays inside the sheltered lagoon for two hours, with calm water and short swims, and is the easiest afternoon at sea for families. All ages are welcome, children under 12 wear life jackets throughout, and dawn departures suit ages 6 and up.
Leave the marina in the dark and meet the dolphins as the sun clears the mountains. Whales when the season allows.
Departs 05:00 · 3–4 H · Rs 25,000 per boat visitor rate (2 guests) · Rs 19,940 resident rate (up to 4 guests) · extra guest Rs 1,000 · max 8 guests.
Included: Dolphin & whale watching, Crystal Rock visit (if tides permit) + snorkelling, Refreshing non-alcoholic beverages & light bites.
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Morning Drift · 05:30 · DOLPHIN WATCHING
Dolphins at first light, a snorkel at Crystal Rock and breakfast bites on the bow.
Departs 05:30 · 3–4 H · Rs 20,000 per boat visitor rate (2 guests) · Rs 16,000 resident rate (up to 4 guests) · extra guest Rs 1,000 · max 8 guests.
Included: Dolphin watching, Crystal Rock visit (if tides permit) + snorkelling, Refreshing non-alcoholic beverages & light bites.
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Ocean Pulse · 09:30 · DOLPHINS & WHALES
The mid-morning expedition: dolphins, whales in season, and the full Crystal Rock snorkel.
Departs 09:30 · 3–4 H · Rs 25,000 per boat visitor rate (2 guests) · Rs 19,920 resident rate (up to 4 guests) · extra guest Rs 1,000 · max 8 guests.
Included: Dolphin & whale watching, Crystal Rock visit (if tides permit) + snorkelling, Refreshing non-alcoholic beverages & light bites.
Book Ocean Pulse
Dolphins, Crystal Rock and a long float in the turquoise lagoon under Le Morne.
Departs 09:30 · 3–4 H · Rs 20,000 per boat visitor rate (2 guests) · Rs 16,000 resident rate (up to 4 guests) · extra guest Rs 1,000 · max 8 guests.
Included: Dolphin watching, Crystal Rock visit (if tides permit) + snorkelling, Refreshing non-alcoholic beverages & light bites.
Book Coastal Symphony
Two hours under the mountain: the Le Morne lagoon, Crystal Rock and a swim.
Departs 15:00 · 2 H · Rs 10,000 per boat visitor rate (2 guests) · Rs 8,250 resident rate (up to 4 guests) · extra guest Rs 1,000 · max 8 guests.
Included: Le Morne lagoon tour, Crystal Rock visit (if tides permit) + snorkelling, Refreshing non-alcoholic beverages & light bites.
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Sunset Reverie · 17:00 – 19:00 · GOLDEN HOUR
Le Morne turns copper, the sea turns glass. Home under the first stars.
Departs 17:00 · 2 H · Rs 20,000 per boat visitor rate (2 guests) · Rs 16,000 resident rate (up to 4 guests) · extra guest Rs 1,000 · max 8 guests.
Included: Sunset cruise experience, Crystal Rock visit (if tides permit) + snorkelling, Non-alcoholic beverages & light bites.
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Fin-Tastic · 15:00 – 20:00 · FISH · SUNSET · DINNER
You fish. We cook. You enjoy. Three hours on the reef, then sunset and your catch cooked live on board.
Departs 15:00 · 5 H · Rs 25,000 per boat visitor rate (2 guests) · Rs 25,000 resident rate (up to 4 guests) · extra guest Rs 1,000 · max 8 guests.
Included: Fishing rods + tackle + bait provided, 3 hours fishing with the skipper (15:00 to 18:00), Sunset at anchor, Live cooking dinner of your catch, GoPro to capture your moment, Non-alcoholic beverages.
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