Black River: Full Day shared Catamaran Bénitiers island & Dolphin
Description
1. Océane Cruises Mauritius is the island pioneer with 37 years of experience 2. Excellent knowledge of the coastal area 3. Eco-friendly. Our operations are carried out with the utmost respect of the environment and we strive to live up to the highest safety standards. 4. A deeply rooted family spirit within the crew. 5. OCÉANE shares a deep passion for the sea. 6. OCÉANE's quality of service is at the top of the industry. 7. Our staff and crew also receive training of international standing to better maintain the highest standards of safety on board.
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Itinerary
Our first stop: Tamarin Bay. Keep an eye out for pods of spinner or bottlenose dolphins that stay in our western coastline waters. If you are lucky, they might be in sight, just for you to admire these beloved mammals’ acrobatics that could be the highlight of your tropical holiday.
The boat then heads to Black River, all sails hoisted. In the lagoon, a patch reef about two meters deep, harbors colorful fishes and small crustaceans. Get into your snorkeling gear and chase after butterfly fish or tease passing trumpet fish while admiring the coral outcrops spread on the white sand. Taste the saltiness of the water as you swim under the vigilant and trained eye of the crew, ready to intervene should anyone need any help.
The boat is then steered towards the infamous Bénitiers Rock, which stands over the turquoise lagoon. As the boat anchors as close as possible, depending on the tide, be sure to snap a picture next to this mysterious outcrop that features endlessly on Mauritian postcards. The aqua water laps gently on the boat and the world is all blue and green as far as the eye can see, except for the Bénitiers Island, laden with coconut trees.
Hop onto a fisherman’s boat, which will ferry you to the island’s sandy beaches, where you can laze around in the sun or start an exploration on foot. A few hawkers scattered around the beach, sell straw hats, jewellery made out of seashells, sarongs and other souvenirs. While the island may attract a crowd during peak season, you can hope to find an almost desert beach on a quiet day.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(58)
Great day with a top-notch, dedicated, and very friendly crew We were lucky enough to see several dolphins Crew very respectful of the animals Nice experience with the catamaran trip, the barbecue on board, and Benitiers Island
Bonjour Je vous remercie d'avoir choisi de naviguer avec Océane Cruises Mauritius! Nous avons été heureux de vous accueillir à bord et vous avoir fait découvrir la cote OUEST de l'ile. Au plaisir de vous revoir lors de votre prochaine visite. Bonne continuation. Jean-Paul
Despite a slightly long departure (the tide being low we had to be transferred by small boat in small groups) but once on the catamaran we are very well welcomed, very professional and everything is available to make the experience unforgettable. Great respect for the dolphins and the crew is available, friendly and helpful. We loved it!
Cher Monsieur, Merci beaucoup pour votre retour détaillé ! Nous sommes ravis que malgré le départ un peu long dû à la marée basse (hélas!), l'accueil à bord et le professionnalisme de l'équipage aient rendu votre expérience inoubliable. Le respect des dauphins nous tient particulièrement à cœur. Merci, on a hâte de vous accueillir à nouveau ! Bonne continuation. Jean-Paul
Pathetic service. Trip not completed - island part left out due to boat issues. No support by Trip advisor at all.
Dear Sir, We're sorry to hear you were unhappy, but we're surprised by the claim that the trip wasn't completed — on our side, the full excursion was offered as planned. We did have a brief issue with our shuttle boat engine, which our team promptly resolved. We'd welcome the chance to discuss this further and understand what happened, as this doesn't reflect the experience we aim to deliver. Kind Regards, Jean-Paul
Great day out, staff were very friendly, food was lovely. We saw some dolphins and went to a great snorkeling spot. We enjoyed our time on the island which wasn't too long. All in all a very good experience for a great price.
Dear Ashley, Thank you so much for this lovely review! We're delighted you had a great day with friendly staff, lovely food, dolphin sightings, and great snorkelling — and that the island stop felt just right. So glad it was a great experience at a great price. Thanks for choosing us! Take Care & Best Regards, Jean-Paul
Superb day, the crew and the organization at the top, a company that knows how to do tourism respecting the living (dolphins) and the environment (for meals, returnable glass bottled drinks, reusable cup for children) everything is organized so that the customer has a pleasant and safe time. I recommend.
Cher Monsieur, Je vous remercie pour votre retour detaillé et vos chaleureux commentaires. L'emphase chez Oceane est effectivement mis afin de faire du tourisme autrement, durablement et que l'experience soit la plus agreable possible. Bonne continuation & A Bientot, Jean-Paul
It was a great day, a day like you want to live it often. The team was very careful with us without "invading". I'm 74 years old and it's still in my memory. The Catamaran a comfortable boat, a very good meal at noon, a small snack and enough to drink. I also appreciated that the team told us where the Dolphins were, but with a correct distance and no one jumped into the water to swim with these animals. I appreciate very much that this company does not engage in this kind of fun. The sun was beautiful, I could start again tomorrow. Don't hesitate a minute!
Bonjour, Merci infiniment pour ce très beau témoignage ! Nous sommes profondément touchés que cette journée reste gravée dans votre mémoire. L'équilibre entre attention et discrétion de l'équipe, le confort du bateau, le repas soigné et le respect des dauphins à distance sont exactement ce que nous cherchons à offrir. Merci pour cette magnifique recommandation ! Prenez soin de vous. Cordialement, Jean-Paul
We did this cruise last week and it was amazing. We saw so many dolphins it was unbelievable and we also saw turtles. The crew were fun and amazing. Overall was an amazing trophy.
Dear Paul, Thank you for kind words. We were most happy to have you on board. Take care. Best Regards, Jean-Paul
The day was perfect. Crew very well. Very good communication also with Angelica who also organized us the transport A/R from the hotel La Pirogue. We recommend this very pleasant day.
Cher Jerome, Merci beaucoup pour ce beau retour ! Nous sommes ravis que la journée ait été parfaite, l'équipage au top, et que la communication avec Angelica pour l'organisation du transport A/R depuis La Pirogue vous ait bien facilité les choses. Merci pour votre recommandation ! Bonne continuation Jean-Paul
An amazing and truly one in a lifetime experience with the Oceanne cruise team! I did the West Coast shared boat tour. We saw dolphins, the clearest waters ever and an island. The crew onboard were truly fantastic, constantly topping up drinks and even catered to my gluten free dietary needs! Due to traffic we ran 30 mins late and were worried we would miss the tour, Oceane were fantastic and let us join the tour later! Would truly recommend this company to anyone.
Good day, Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the West Coast tour, the marine life, and our crew’s attention, including dietary needs. We’re glad we could accommodate you despite the delay. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us! Best Regards, Jean-Paul
Professional and friendly service on the dock, the catamaran, and the booking staff set the tone for a fun-filled and fabulous day out on the sea.
Dear Pravish Thank you for choosing Océane Cruises Mauritius. We were most happy to make you discover our WEST excursion. Looking forward to welcome you on board in the near future. Kind Regards, Jean-Paul
