Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Bénitiers: Dolphin watch, Crystal Rock & Transfer

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Duration:7 hours to 8 hours (approx.)
Location: Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius

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Enjoy a full-day catamaran cruise to see the rare spinning Dolphins on the west coast of Mauritius including snorkeling at the Crystal rock and a visit to Benitiers Island.

You will set sail to the magical cruise to Ile aux Benitiers. During this catamaran cruise, you will discover the dolphins of Tamarin bay. Anchoring at Ile aux Benitiers, take advantage of the crystal-clear water and sandy beaches while snorkeling or just lazing around.

You will have a delicious BBQ lunch on the catamaran. The menu includes fresh fish, chicken, rice, pasta and potato salad, a variety of fresh salads and a dessert with a selection of unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in a 44ft beautiful catamaran.

This catamaran west coast cruise offers a great combination of nature, beautiful lagoons, encountering dolphins in their natural habitat and enjoying the cruising experience. It is a must visit place to see when visiting Mauritius – it is a place of unique wildness and tranquility.

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Your adventurous Catamaran trip to Ile Aux Benitier begins with a complimentary hotel pick-up at your accommodation anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet and be greeted by our certified guide and after boarding to your comfortable vehicle, then set off to Tamarin, a fishing village nestled on the West Coast of Mauritius. The cruise is done on a great 40 feet catamaran along the South West coast of Mauritius which is considered one of the most beautiful area, and a must place to see when visiting Mauritius – it is a place of unique wildness and tranquility. As part of this cruise tour, you will discover the dolphins of Tamarin bay, visit and snorkel at the famous Crystal rock which stands out in the middle of the lagoon, and stay on Benitiers Island for relaxation on its beautiful sandy beaches. The cruise itself starts at 09:00 am. You will have a short pre-departure briefing by the boat’s captain.
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Then the catamaran will depart heading to Tamarin Bay area where you can encounter dolphins in their natural habitat. This is a unique chance to explore the spectacular lives of these magnificent marine mammals in their aquatic habitat. A little information about Dolphins in Mauritius Dolphins are perhaps the most fantastic of all the creatures that live in the ocean. The dolphins, cheerful and playful, are a symbol of intelligence and grace. In Mauritius, the dolphins live in pods of about 20 individuals or more and can be observed swimming from Tamarin Bay (on the west coast of Mauritius), on their way to the deep sea off the coast of the Le Morne peninsula. The most common dolphins in Mauritius are the Bottlenose Dolphin and the Spinner Dolphin. The Bottlenose Dolphin and the Spinner Dolphin have chosen the West Coast of Mauritius their place for rest and sleep before heading for the deep sea for their fishing.
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From Tamarin bay the cruise will continue along the coral reefs to the lagoon of La Preneuse. During the cruise the crew members will make your time enjoyable, they will tell you about local folklore and play local Mauritian music which will lift the spirits of everyone on board. The catamaran will stop for breaks in some key locations, where you can enjoy a swim and some snorkeling in the sea, or enjoy the sun and drinks onboard the catamaran. While cruising you will visit the famous Crystal Rock and will have a spectacular view of the Rempart Mountain, the Black River mountain range, and of the magnificent Le Morne Mountain. This subliminal rock formation sits just a couple of hundred meters away from the shore and offers a splendid view to anyone who lays their eyes on it. Snorkeling is a great way to have a glimpse into the mesmerizing marine life and the underwater world of Mauritius.
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After snorkeling, we will cruise to Benitier Islet. While cruising, you will have a delicious BBQ lunch onboard. The menu includes fresh fish, chicken, chicken sausages, rice, pasta salad, a variety of fresh salads and a dessert. At the benitier islet, you will enjoy some relaxation time - have the leisure to tan on the beach, walk along the endless beaches of Benitiers Island or explore the amazing lagoons and coral reefs that are in close proximity to the beach. This will be a very magical moment, snorkeling in the blue turquoise lagoon, seeing the local singing and dancing sega music. A true Mauritian experience! Following the visit to Benitiers Island, the catamaran will cruise back to Tamarin. An added bonus for this excursion is that you can enjoy a full open bar service for free, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks This catamaran trip is all about having a relaxed and fun moment aboard a catamaran while enjoying the company of your loved ones or friends.

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Posted By : 883sofiev
Very nice tour with beautiful views of the catamaran. We were able to spot dolphins and had plenty of time to snorkel in between. We didn't need the loud music and certainly didn't need to ask for an extra tip on top of the price (we prefer to decide this ourselves...) All compliments to our driver Belinda, who took us back and forth safely with a pleasant chat!
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Posted On : 2024-06-11 09:03:07

Posted By : aadd282
A wonderful and unforgettable experience on the Catamaran Lady Anne with an excellent crew. The dolphins are also fantastic experience in their natural habitat. The driver Manu also knows his trade and he takes you back and forth to the location.
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 03:26:44

Posted By : 557KenM
Too loud music and really old and shoddy Crystal Cruises cataraman for the ile aux cerfs catamaran tour.

The views were great with turquoise water and the waterfall was nothing special, but nice.

However, in the boat, music was played really loud . Also, the catamaran was quite crowded with people and there was only the back of the boat exposed to the sun availablefor the last passengers.

The lunch was ok (rice, pasta, salad with grilled fish, chicken and sausages, drinks (water, soft drinks, beer, rum) were included. However, they ran out of Coca-Cola!!

Snorkeling wise, there was very little to see at the spot they stopped.

Have been on a few of these cruises before and this Crystal Cruise Company is by far the worse.

Other cruises' boats were in far better condition, the snorkeling sites were far better and their music was not so blaring.

So, choose your Cruise Company carefully to have the best experience.
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Posted On : 2023-12-17 09:25:00

Posted By : s_phoraa447
Gorgeous! A big thank you to Mangesh for the transport, and to the boat captains for their welcome!!
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Posted On : 2023-11-20 09:05:17

Posted By : kevinsR5123JE
my daughter book this trip for our wedding anniversary and it was an amazing gift! best catamaran cruise to relax. we board to a big catamaran with approx 25 people. the staff was very cool.. always serving us cocktails and beers :D. we saw many dolphins and the great view of le morne. very nice island to explore. great catamaran tour!
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Posted On : 2023-09-22 12:07:33

Posted By : 840florentp
Excellent catamaran trip, view of dolphins, crystal rock, clams.
Meals and organization at the top.
Very touristy but you can't escape it.
Departure from our house with a driver, thank you Manu for the punctuality and the journey.
To do !!
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Posted On : 2023-09-13 09:29:41

Posted By : majdsh06
Very friendly staff and the trip was overall fun, the only issue I had is that the boat was way over booked, we were around 30-35 people and it was too crowed and uncomfortable. If we were around 10-15 it would have been way better.
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Posted On : 2023-09-06 06:24:54

Posted By : Corine G
Not up to the price the advertising is not compliant
We are made to understand that life is hard and that this job is poorly paid, so we are already well prepared for drinking.
192 euros for the cruise is excessive especially for the service really disappointed
We will not return to Mauritius, people are embittered by this 2-speed society, too bad the poor people have such a hard time surviving 🤔
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Posted On : 2023-09-01 14:10:38

Posted By : Gojubill
41 people (excluding crew) on board when it says "20 people maximum per group"; music that will make your ears bleed all day long; 20 minutes, not one more, stop on the Ile aux Benitiers before returning to the boat to eat sausages and cold meats cooked in deplorable hygienic conditions.... And the icing on the cake, we made us disembark at a different place from the boat location "it's easier for us"...so we walked 10 minutes, with three young children, on the road among the cars brushing past us. legs to find the taxi. No exchange with the crew, bordering on friendliness. It's clearly a catch-all, run away.
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Posted On : 2023-08-28 16:09:52

Posted By : francis_bolleurs
What an amazing day out. We can highly recommend this Catamaran Cruise. We saw a lot of dolphins, experienced beautiful views of Crystal rock, had a great snorkelling experience and had a fun trip to Ille Aux Benitiers (the markets and coconut cocktails were a great suprize). Definitely value for money.
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Posted On : 2023-07-14 04:32:53