Tamarin Bay (Dolphin Watching)
Tamarin
A surfing bay on the west coast and a departure point for watching wild dolphins. Early morning boat trips offer the chance to swim with spinner dolphins.
Tamarin Bay is Mauritius's famous surfing spot and the main departure point for dolphin-watching trips at sea. Early in the morning, speedboats head out, and you can often see schools of spinner dolphins and bottlenose dolphins. Many tours allow passengers to jump in and snorkel alongside the dolphins (about 2 to 3 hours, including snorkeling gear, with prices depending on the type of boat). Tours are often combined with Ile aux Bénitiers and Crystal Rock into a half-day or full-day trip. From July to October, there is also a chance to see humpback whales. Choose a boat operator that follows dolphin-watching guidelines and does not chase or corral the dolphins. Next to the town are the old Tamarin salt pans, which are good for photos.
Opening hours
Boat tours usually depart 07:00–09:00
Nearby sights
- Casela Nature Parks
- Flic-en-Flac Beach
- Tamarind Falls (Seven Cascades)
- Black River Peak
- Île aux Bénitiers & Crystal Rock
- Rhumerie de Chamarel
- Trou aux Cerfs
- Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth