Dolphin Warrior
Dolphin Warrior
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Explore the south-west coast with Dolphin Warrior Mauritius. We offer dolphin watching and swimming, whale watching, boat tour, lunch on Benitier Island and much more. You can also personalize your trip to make it even more memorable.
La Gaulette, Mauritius
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2024
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Nele M
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Couples
A great experience and a really successful day! Starting early in the morning, we could watch the dolphins before many other boats arrived. We were eight people on the boat and after just a few minutes we had the first encounters with dolphins, both above and below water. We spent about an hour with the dolphins.(You should be physically fit for this, as you have to get into the water and back into the boat several times, within seconds.) Afterwards we snorkeled on a small reef, and the barbecue on the island was one of the best dishes we enjoyed on holiday. Just in time after lunch we were back and a taxi took us comfortably to the hotel. We always felt safe on board, had a lot of fun, and the crew took great care to keep a respectful distance from the dolphins. For those who like to swim and experience dolphins up close, we can only recommend this excursion!
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Written November 6, 2024
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Salah
Zurich, Switzerland24 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
We set off early in the morning, which gave us the chance to see dolphins when few other boats were around. There were eight of us on the boat, and within minutes, we had our first encounters with dolphins, both above and below the water. We spent about an hour with the dolphins, and it's a plus to be reasonably fit since you’ll need to get on and off the boat several times. Afterward, we snorkeled at a small reef, and the barbecue on the island was one of the best meals of our vacation. We returned just after midday and were conveniently taken back to our hotel by taxi. We felt safe on board at all times and had a lot of fun. The crew showed great respect for the dolphins, keeping a respectful distance when needed. Highly recommend this trip to anyone who loves swimming and wants to see dolphins up close!
Written November 6, 2024
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Bernhard Pintarics
10 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
“Dolphin Warrior” comes highly recommended. Navin and his wife turn swimming with dolphins into an extraordinary experience.
His decades of experience with dolphins truly pay off.
The adventure already starts shortly before sunrise.
Navin provides structured and easily understandable instructions on how to swim with dolphins. After the briefing and a 15-minute ride, we had OUR fantastic experience and contact with wild dolphins.
Navin takes his time, and we were provided with homemade snacks by his wife between dives. Equipment - masks and fins - are provided, so you don't need to bring anything.
After the dolphins, we visited a beautiful beach near the "Le Morne Brabant", where we could snorkel to our heart's content.
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“Dolphin warrior” is an absolute recommendation.
Navin and his wife make swimming with dolphins an absolute experience.
His decades of experience with dolphins more than pays off. We set off before sunrise, and Navin explains in a very structured and easy-to-understand way what to look out for when swimming with dolphins.
After the briefing and a 15-minute drive, we had OUR fantastic experience and contact with free-living dolphins.
Navin takes took a lot of time, we were provided with homemade snacks from his wife between dives. Equipment - diving goggles and fins - are provided, so you don't have to bring anything with you.
After the dolphins we went to a very nice beach near the Le Morne Brabant, where we could snorkel to our heart's content.
His decades of experience with dolphins truly pay off.
The adventure already starts shortly before sunrise.
Navin provides structured and easily understandable instructions on how to swim with dolphins. After the briefing and a 15-minute ride, we had OUR fantastic experience and contact with wild dolphins.
Navin takes his time, and we were provided with homemade snacks by his wife between dives. Equipment - masks and fins - are provided, so you don't need to bring anything.
After the dolphins, we visited a beautiful beach near the "Le Morne Brabant", where we could snorkel to our heart's content.
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“Dolphin warrior” is an absolute recommendation.
Navin and his wife make swimming with dolphins an absolute experience.
His decades of experience with dolphins more than pays off. We set off before sunrise, and Navin explains in a very structured and easy-to-understand way what to look out for when swimming with dolphins.
After the briefing and a 15-minute drive, we had OUR fantastic experience and contact with free-living dolphins.
Navin takes took a lot of time, we were provided with homemade snacks from his wife between dives. Equipment - diving goggles and fins - are provided, so you don't have to bring anything with you.
After the dolphins we went to a very nice beach near the Le Morne Brabant, where we could snorkel to our heart's content.
Written April 7, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Christian
Pfeffingen, Switzerland194 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We booked short term a private Dolphin Swimming and Snorkeling trip with Dolphin Warrior. From first contact to final booking all via WhatsApp with no prepaid payment (100% on trust) was fast and easy. First touch point they made it easy for us.
Met at 6am at agreed meeting point and we have been accompanied to the sea where Navin and his son were waiting for us with their excursion boat. Still in the dark we boarded the boat and left the bay whilst the sun rises. Beautiful.
Navin introduced us into the details of the excursion whilst we enjoyed home made pastries and a cup of tea.
After we left the bay Navin was heading in one direction of the sea hoping to find the Dolphins. Unfortunately unsuccessful so he decided to head all back direction Tamarin where indeed few Flipper Dolphin were eating. Unfortunately they move very quickly so it’s difficult to follow them and the view in the sea was very bad.
Navin wasn’t happy that he did not yet deliver on his promise that we can see and swimm with the Dolphins. So he decided to head again all back to Le Morne Bay where we have been more successful with lots of Dolphins and perfect view under water. We could enjoy many dives/swimming with them after we decided to head back towards Crystal Rock. Needless to say that the agreed time of 3h has been over already but Navin suggested that he will bring us to a small riff for snorkeling. And yes, it was beautiful, corals and tons of fishes. On our way back more pastries and home made Samosas and with 2 extra hours we have been back at land.
Thank you Navin and son. You offered us an unforgettable experience and thanks for going the extra mile to find the Dolphins.
Met at 6am at agreed meeting point and we have been accompanied to the sea where Navin and his son were waiting for us with their excursion boat. Still in the dark we boarded the boat and left the bay whilst the sun rises. Beautiful.
Navin introduced us into the details of the excursion whilst we enjoyed home made pastries and a cup of tea.
After we left the bay Navin was heading in one direction of the sea hoping to find the Dolphins. Unfortunately unsuccessful so he decided to head all back direction Tamarin where indeed few Flipper Dolphin were eating. Unfortunately they move very quickly so it’s difficult to follow them and the view in the sea was very bad.
Navin wasn’t happy that he did not yet deliver on his promise that we can see and swimm with the Dolphins. So he decided to head again all back to Le Morne Bay where we have been more successful with lots of Dolphins and perfect view under water. We could enjoy many dives/swimming with them after we decided to head back towards Crystal Rock. Needless to say that the agreed time of 3h has been over already but Navin suggested that he will bring us to a small riff for snorkeling. And yes, it was beautiful, corals and tons of fishes. On our way back more pastries and home made Samosas and with 2 extra hours we have been back at land.
Thank you Navin and son. You offered us an unforgettable experience and thanks for going the extra mile to find the Dolphins.
Written July 23, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Tim S
Krefeld, Germany42 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
We were warmly welcomed with our two daughters (4 and 8 years) by Navin and his wife early in the morning at the meeting point. By speedboat we went through the lagoon at sunrise towards Le Morne. In the shadow of the mountain, the skipper spotted some dorsal fins scratching the surface of the water at one point and Navin gave us the signal to jump into the water. The dolphins swam directly towards us and did not mind our presence at all. A magical experience that none of us will forget. That morning there were three more underwater encounters, both by two "dolphins" and by a school of "spinner dolphins".
After the dolphin tour we were taken by Navin to a secluded beach. There was a rustic table and a bottle of rum waiting for us. Navin and his son prepared the BBQ while we strolled along the deserted stand. The subsequent buffet was heavenly. Fresh fish, meat skewers, salads and home-caught lobster left nothing to be desired. For dessert we had a round of rum and flambéed bananas.
Overall, an incredibly great trip that we can recommend to anyone without restriction. Many greetings and again warm thanks to Navin and his family for this unforgettable experience.
After the dolphin tour we were taken by Navin to a secluded beach. There was a rustic table and a bottle of rum waiting for us. Navin and his son prepared the BBQ while we strolled along the deserted stand. The subsequent buffet was heavenly. Fresh fish, meat skewers, salads and home-caught lobster left nothing to be desired. For dessert we had a round of rum and flambéed bananas.
Overall, an incredibly great trip that we can recommend to anyone without restriction. Many greetings and again warm thanks to Navin and his family for this unforgettable experience.
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Written October 26, 2024
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Lud J
4 contributions
Feb 2025 • Family
An unforgettable day with Navin who made us swim with a family of 8 bottlenose dolphins. We were able to go 5 times to the water and they passed just below us it was magical! Then we were able to make a good snorkeling transfer in a beautiful lagoon: a real aquarium. To finish all a delicious barbecue on the island at Le Bénitier away from the crowds of other boats. Outing made with my 8 and 12 year old daughters and Navin was very caring to reassure and help them. I recommend 100%.
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Written February 16, 2025
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SammyNGary
Saltburn-by-the-Sea, UK140 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Wow just wow! What can I say!
This trip is the best trip that we have ever been on as a family anywhere in the world!
The communication was great pre holiday once we booked and then Navin picked us up on the morning of our trip at 5:30am and took us the boat which was 10 minutes from our resort of Paradis Beachcomber.
We walked out to our private boat with Navin’s son Dylan who was very polite and made me, my wife and daughter feel very comfortable. We ventured out to find the dolphins and it wasn’t long before we found them. Dylan and the skipper of the boat made sure we found the best location and all three of us got to swim with the dolphins which was amazing. We then ventured to benitier island and enjoyed some wonderful food prepared and cooked by Navin and his staff! This was great value for money and worth every penny!
I could not recommend this trip enough and can wholeheartedly say that we have met somebody in Navin who we will be friends with for life and keep in touch with!
Thank you Navin, Dylan and your team!
This trip is the best trip that we have ever been on as a family anywhere in the world!
The communication was great pre holiday once we booked and then Navin picked us up on the morning of our trip at 5:30am and took us the boat which was 10 minutes from our resort of Paradis Beachcomber.
We walked out to our private boat with Navin’s son Dylan who was very polite and made me, my wife and daughter feel very comfortable. We ventured out to find the dolphins and it wasn’t long before we found them. Dylan and the skipper of the boat made sure we found the best location and all three of us got to swim with the dolphins which was amazing. We then ventured to benitier island and enjoyed some wonderful food prepared and cooked by Navin and his staff! This was great value for money and worth every penny!
I could not recommend this trip enough and can wholeheartedly say that we have met somebody in Navin who we will be friends with for life and keep in touch with!
Thank you Navin, Dylan and your team!
Written August 30, 2024
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Rebecca M
Colchester, UK25 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
I had been communicating with Navin a few weeks before we arrived in the island. Swimming with dolphins has always been something on my bucket list, and after reading fantastic reviews of Navin and his team I decided that this was the team I wanted to do it with. The trip leaves earlier than most other boats meaning that when you arrive there are only 1or 2 boats there, making it feel far more natural and less invasive to these beautiful creatures which exactly what i hoped for. We were staying in the NE of the island and Navin organised return taxis for us. A very early start we were picked up at 04.15 but it was so worth it. We were welcomed on to the boat by Dylan (Navins son) and the driver. Dylan supplied us with drinks and home made cakes and samosas. Dylan was so wonderful. He quickly picked up that I was not particularly confident in the water and held my hand whilst in the water and made certain that I got to see the dolphins while swimming. There were many opportunities to get in and swim or simply sit on the boat watching these majestic dolphins. As more boats arrived we left after Dylan had ensured that everyone had had the chance to do what they wanted to do. The journey continued and we were given home made rum which was very nice and at this point my husband thought he might be a real pirate taking advantage of the rum!! then we stopped to see crystal rock and then had the opportunity to snorkel which was great before stopping on an island for a bbq and plenty of time to relax. there were 3 different options, a lobster package, chicken or vegetarian. My husband had the lobster and i had the vegetarian option. All the food was lovely and accompanied by soft and alcoholic drinks and followed by flambaed bananas. then the short trip back. A fantastic trip with fantastic crew. Thank you Navin for your great communication and great trip and big thanks to Dylan for just looking after us so well. Would I recommend 100%. Should i return to this beautiful island would i do this trip again 100%. Thank you Becky, Nick and Lily
Written April 10, 2024
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Andrew G
32 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We were two families totalling 10 people - 5 adults and 5 children - 8, 6, 6, 3 and 3 so a wide spread. Navin gave us the most amazing day with epic swimming with a huge pod of dolphins on multiple repeat swims. This was followed by some snorkelling and an epic bbq lunch of lobster and fish straight out of the sea + some prawns and sausages. Navin was the ultimate host and made us feel exceptionally welcome. HIGHLY recommend.
Written April 7, 2024
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Sarah
3 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Cannot recommend this trip enough!! From start to finish it was seamless. You are taken out at around 6am and served breakfast & tea to start the search for dolphins. We found them very quickly and were helped to put on our snorkels and taken into the water with our guide Dylan who was fantastic. It was incredible being so close to the dolphins, after quite a few swims we made our way back into the lagoon and Dylan was able to find us a turtle to swim with which was an incredible highlight. As someone who is pretty terrified of boats & the sea both Dylan & Frederick were calming and kind. The snorkelling spot was incredible. The priviate lunch was amazing, with fresh fish and lobster! Overall a perfect day! Cannot recommend enough
Written November 27, 2024
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Is it nice anyway to go for a person who won't swim?
And what for a person who can swim just a little and can't dive?
Written November 25, 2019
Well...my fiancè doesn’t swim but he had fun to take pictures from the boat!
I’m not scared by high water and I swim a little, and you don’t have to dive but snorkel..
I hope to have answered to your questions, if you need other any informations, I will be happy to help you!
Written November 28, 2019
How much does the day trip cost. We are 4 people and would like to go Saturday 26th or 27th or 28th or Tuesday 29th.
Toni
Written October 25, 2019
Hello Glad to hear you are chosing the Dolphin Warrior. You didn't mention which month you are travelling but I would recommend you contact Navin directly at DW (that is what we did). He will reply with the prices and availability. He will also arrange a taxi to collect/return your party (Paid to the driver) but the price will largely depend on where you are staying on the island. We were over an hour away!!
It was such an amazing trip and I wish I was coming with you!
Have a wonderful time.
Written October 25, 2019
Bonjour,
Quel est vôtre tarif pour 2 personnes pour l'excurion (dauphins + BBQ + snorkeling Ile aux bénitiers).
Je vous remercie
Written December 27, 2018
Bonjour,
Merci de contacter directement Navin
Bonne journée
Written December 28, 2018
Pascal G
Quatre Bornes
Hi am Mauritian. What is the duration of the activity? What is the price? Where is the pick up point as i shall be with my wife at la gaulette from 5 to 7 june 2018. Thanks for reply.
Written May 2, 2018
Hi I am so sorry this is a late reply but it’s £25 for a morning session and he collected us at 6.15am
Written June 17, 2018
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