# Vallé Wave

> Private boat expeditions on the west coast of Mauritius aboard Vallé Wave 1, a LEGEND 28, from La Balise Marina, Rivière Noire. Dolphins at dawn, Crystal Rock, lunch on Île aux Bénitiers, Le Morne and sunset cruises. Up to 8 guests, 2 skippers, prices per boat, book free online and pay on arrival.

## Key facts
- Vallé Wave runs private boat expeditions on the west coast of Mauritius from La Balise Marina, Rivière Noire (Black River).
- The boat is Vallé Wave 1, a LEGEND 28 centre-console (8.5 m) for 6 to 8 guests with two licensed skippers, shaded lounge, toilet, fresh-water shower, sound system and snorkel gear.
- Every expedition is fully private: one party per boat, never shared.
- Prices are per boat, not per person. The visitor rate includes 2 guests; the Mauritian resident rate includes up to 4 guests. Each additional guest is Rs 1,000. Maximum 8 guests.
- Booking is free online with no deposit. Guests pay on arrival at the marina in rupees, euros or dollars, cash or card.
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. Under 24 hours or no-show is charged in full. If the sea is unsafe the trip is rescheduled or refunded in full.
- Dolphins (spinner and bottlenose) rest in Tamarin Bay most mornings all year. Humpback whales pass the west coast from July to October. Sightings are never guaranteed and the boat follows the Mauritian dolphin code: engines idle, no chasing, no swimming with dolphins.
- Crystal Rock is a coral-ringed limestone rock in the lagoon with Le Morne Brabant behind it; snorkel stop on every expedition, tide permitting.
- Lunch is served privately on Île aux Bénitiers, feet in the water, on the 09:30 expeditions.
- A consent form must be signed before embarkation; it can be signed online on the Safety page.
- Guests arrive 30 minutes before departure. Free parking at La Balise Marina.
- Contact: phone +230 660 4477, WhatsApp +230 5292 8841, email book@vallepark.com. The desk answers 05:00 to 19:00, seven days.
- Vallé Wave is operated by Vallé Advenature Park (Mare Anguilles Farms Ltd), formerly La Vallée des Couleurs, Chamouny, Mauritius.
- The website and concierge are available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Hindi.

## Expeditions (2026 prices, per boat)
- [Dawn Encounter](https://vallewave.com/expeditions/dawn-encounter): departs 05:00, 3–4 H, 05:00 · dolphins & whales. Rs 25,000 per boat visitor rate (2 guests), Rs 19,940 resident rate (up to 4 guests). Leave the marina in the dark and meet the dolphins as the sun clears the mountains. Whales when the season allows.
- [Morning Drift](https://vallewave.com/expeditions/morning-drift): departs 05:30, 3–4 H, 05:30 · dolphin watching. Rs 20,000 per boat visitor rate (2 guests), Rs 16,000 resident rate (up to 4 guests). Dolphins at first light, a snorkel at Crystal Rock and breakfast bites on the bow.
- [Ocean Pulse](https://vallewave.com/expeditions/ocean-pulse): departs 09:30, 3–4 H, 09:30 · dolphins & whales. Rs 25,000 per boat visitor rate (2 guests), Rs 19,920 resident rate (up to 4 guests). The mid-morning expedition: dolphins, whales in season, and the full Crystal Rock snorkel.
- [Coastal Symphony](https://vallewave.com/expeditions/coastal-symphony): departs 09:30, 3–4 H, 09:30 · dolphins & lagoon. Rs 20,000 per boat visitor rate (2 guests), Rs 16,000 resident rate (up to 4 guests). Dolphins, Crystal Rock and a long float in the turquoise lagoon under Le Morne.
- [Le Morne Tour](https://vallewave.com/expeditions/le-morne-tour): departs 15:00, 2 H, 15:00 – 17:00 · lagoon. Rs 10,000 per boat visitor rate (2 guests), Rs 8,250 resident rate (up to 4 guests). Two hours under the mountain: the Le Morne lagoon, Crystal Rock and a swim.
- [Sunset Reverie](https://vallewave.com/expeditions/sunset-reverie): departs 17:00, 2 H, 17:00 – 19:00 · golden hour. Rs 20,000 per boat visitor rate (2 guests), Rs 16,000 resident rate (up to 4 guests). Le Morne turns copper, the sea turns glass. Home under the first stars.
- [Fin-Tastic](https://vallewave.com/expeditions/fin-tastic): departs 15:00, 5 H, 15:00 – 20:00 · fish · sunset · dinner. Rs 25,000 per boat visitor rate (2 guests), Rs 25,000 resident rate (up to 4 guests). You fish. We cook. You enjoy. Three hours on the reef, then sunset and your catch cooked live on board.

## Lunch on Île aux Bénitiers (per person)
- Mixed Grill Platter: Rs 1,000. Grilled chicken, fresh fish and chicken sausage served with garlic bread and salad. Dessert: flambéed banana or flambéed pineapple.
- Grill Deluxe Platter: Rs 1,500. Grilled chicken, fresh fish, chicken sausage and a shrimp skewer served with garlic bread and salad. Dessert: flambéed banana or flambéed pineapple.
- Grilled lobster supplement: Rs 1,900. Enhance your platter with grilled lobster. Per person.

## Add-ons and occasions
- GoPro: Rs 2,500 per boat. A GoPro on board for the day.
- Cinematic video: Rs 25,000 per boat. An edited film of your expedition. Upon request.

## Pages
- [Expeditions](https://vallewave.com/expeditions): the six expeditions compared
- [Prices](https://vallewave.com/prices): official 2026 price list, visitor and resident rates
- [Book](https://vallewave.com/book): free online booking, pay on arrival
- [The boat](https://vallewave.com/boat): Vallé Wave 1 factsheet
- [Dine](https://vallewave.com/dine): lunch on the island
- [Occasions](https://vallewave.com/occasions): proposals, birthdays, photographer, cinematic video
- [Groups and tour operators](https://vallewave.com/groups)
- [FAQ](https://vallewave.com/faq)
- [Safety and consent form](https://vallewave.com/safety)
- [Contact and meeting point](https://vallewave.com/contact)
- [Visiting from](https://vallewave.com/visit): guidance for 24 origin markets
- [Full knowledge file](https://vallewave.com/llms-full.txt)
- [Sitemap](https://vallewave.com/sitemap.xml)