Whale Watching - 3 Hours

• 3 hours at sea
• Speed boat trip along the west coast
• Whale Watching in the Open Sea
• Refreshments served on board: Water & Soft Drinks
• Snorkelling break near the reef
• Life jackets provided

Note:

• Clients are strongly recommended to bring their own snorkeling equipment - mask, snorkel and fins due to sanitary measures. Otherwise snorkeling equipment (Masks and Tubas) can be rented for a small supplement

3-hour Whale Watching Trip on the West Coast

3 hours of sea escape for a memorable whale watching experience

Encountering whales is an incredibly moving experience. It is an encounter with one of the biggest animals on the planet and the feeling it brings you is as gigantic. It will bring you into contact with strikingly beautiful scenery, unspoiled landscapes and an unforgettable encounter with the giants of the ocean.

Thrilling Speed Boat ride: You will get on a speed boat to take you to the whale watching site. Get comfortable, put your life jacket on and get ready for an exciting speed boat ride. Your skippers will tell you all you need to know about how the day will unfold. They will also gladly brief you on the whales and their habits, guidelines for sustainable whale watching, security measures on the boat and the kinds of whales you can encounter in the Mauritian waters.

Whale Watching: Encountering whales is an incredible experience - watch these remarkable mammals in the open sea as they swim beside the boat. With some luck, you may also see the whales jump out of the water or splash you with their huge tale, offering unique once-in-a-lifetime memories and picture-perfect moments. So get your camera ready because you will not want to miss a thing about this whole experience.

Refreshment & snorkelling: To make the happiness last longer, as part of this trip you will be able to snorkel near the reefs. You will discover the amazing underwater world where fish and anemones cohabit peacefully. Swim amongst colourful fishes, enjoy the surreal aquatic life which unfolds before you and live in the moment. Onboard you will be provided with refreshments, so whenever you feel a thirst coming up, ask your friendly skipper to throw you a bottle of water or fizzy drink. After your little snorkel activity, you will be taken back to Tamarin, feeling relaxed and still thinking of your whale watching experience.

A little information about Whales in Mauritius

It is possible to find many different types of whales in Mauritius. The most common whales are: Blainville's Beaked Whale, Gray's Beaked Whale, Dwarf Sperm Whale, and the Sperm Whale which is the most famous whale in Mauritius.

The Sperm Whale is the largest species of toothed whale, with adults growing to be about 15-18 meters (50-60 feet) long, and weighing about 45-70 tonnes. The body of sperm whales is robustly proportioned, with paddled-shaped flippers. The lower jaw is always relatively small and thin relative to the upper jaw. The Sperm Whale dives to great depths to find food, and it eats squid, fish, and even sharks.

We suggest you to bring the following:

• Hats

• Spare clothes

• Extra sun block cream for sun protection

• Camera

• Swimsuits (already on)

• Towels

• Snorkelling gear 

• Snacks/ Lunch Pack

• The trip is not recommended for pregnant women
• The max capacity of the boat is 8 passengers
• Note: there is a guarantee of 60% that you will see the whales
• This trip is done on speed boats, as it is much easier to look for the whales in comparison to catamarans which take much more time to arrive at the whale watching sites. With a catamaran you will have less time to spend with the whales and more time will be spent on the journey there and back
• Whale watching depends a lot on weather and sea conditions. If the sea is rough, it will be more difficult to see the whales.
• Upon request we can arrange your transport from and back to your hotel
• Clients are strongly recommended to bring their own snorkeling equipment - mask, snorkel and fins due to sanitary measures. Otherwise snorkeling equipment (Masks and Tubas) can be rented for a small supplement
• Note: clients with limited mobility need to specify their weight
• Children of any age can participate in the trip accompanied by their parent, unless they suffer from sea sickness

Important Details to Submit

In order to process your booking, client MUST provide the following details at the comment box during the order process:

• Name of each participant as per the passports