Whale Dream - Swim with Dolphins and Whale watching excursions in Mauritius

Whale Dream - Swim with Dolphins and Whale watching excursions in Mauritius

Whale Dream - Swim with Dolphins and Whale watching excursions in Mauritius
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We offer ethical swim with Dolphins & Whale watching trips on the west coast of Mauritius. We specialize in ethical excursions to observe Whales and Dolphins in their natural habitat, ensuring minimal disturbance. Our certified skippers adhere strictly to local laws, including Mauritius' prohibition on swimming with whales. With a passion for marine life, we offer insightful trips aimed at providing a respectful and educational experience, making every journey unforgettable.
Riviere Noire, Mauritius
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xavenger
Windermere, UK118 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
We had an early start to meet the boat in a glorious location, and were fortunate enough to have it to ourselves. It was a beautiful start to the day, and we motored out at high speed into deeper eaters with superb views back across the island. The boat was equipped with a hydrophone which allowed us to locate whales very easily, initially we saw dozens of pilot whales - but soon after we were able to watch huge sperm whales. In fact we were probably out for 90 minutes or so watching the sperm whales. We kept our distance, but were close enough to experience the magic - the guys on our boat seemed interested in 'doing the right thing' by the whales, which wasn't universally the case by other boat operators. Absolutely brilliant start to our holiday in Mauritius and one I would repeat without hesitation. The boat was in excellent order, the crew were friendly and there were plenty of cold drinks. In short, if you're visiting Mauritius and want to see whales I 100% recommend booking with these guys.
Written December 29, 2023
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a magical start to your holiday and enjoyed the whale watching with us. It's great that you appreciated our crew's commitment to respecting the whales and maintaining a positive experience. We truly value providing a top-notch and responsible service. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure!
Written January 3, 2025
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Julie G
Paris, France15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
A timeless moment that is worth getting up at dawn for. The team (Didier and Tom) are very nice, they were very efficient in locating the sperm whales hiding in the depths. They taught us a lot about these cetaceans! I highly recommend this activity, full of kindness towards us but also towards the animals (respecting distances so as not to stress them)
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Written November 29, 2023
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Merci beaucoup pour votre avis ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé un moment inoubliable avec Didier et Tom. Le respect des animaux et de leur environnement est une priorité pour nous, et c’est un plaisir de savoir que vous avez apprécié cette approche. Nous espérons vous revoir bientôt pour de nouvelles aventures !
Written January 3, 2025
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Klg32
London, UK87 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
We are a family of 4, children aged 9 and 12 and went out on Golden Wave 2 for the morning whale watching and dolphin experience.

The early start was totally worth it, we were out on the ocean completely alone with no one else but ourselves and the beautiful sperm whales we were so fortunate to see. The weather conditions were perfect and we saw at least 8 different whales, including a family with their 2 week old calf. It felt extremely respectful towards the animals and the crew were so knowledgeable.

Then we travelled back in towards the coast to see the dolphins. We saw upwards of 50 spinner dolphins and they were amazing to see. It was busy with other boats but our crew were careful to guide us away from the crowds and enable us to swim alongside these beautiful animals.

The crew were amazing, so kind and encouraging towards our children. Patient and friendly.

I'd highly recommend this trip, you won't regret it!
Written April 10, 2023
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Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re so glad you and your family had an unforgettable time with the whales and dolphins. It’s great to hear that the crew made the trip special for you, especially with your children. We truly believe in providing a respectful and intimate wildlife experience, and it’s wonderful that you enjoyed it so much. We hope to see you again on another adventure!
Written January 6, 2025
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Sashacat0401
Dubai, United Arab Emirates15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Couples
We went out early this morning with Vic and Ludovic. We went early at 6am which was great as there weren’t too many boats out on the water. We saw many bottle nose and spinner dolphins and then went in search of sperm whales. The guys were amazing at communicating with other boats and using the sonar to find the whales. We were so lucky to see around 8 sperm whales and while we had a great view Vic and Ludovic really respected the animals in their environment, which was very important to us. It is simply breathtaking seeing these magnificent creatures in their natural setting. The highlight for us was on the way back being surrounded by about 60 dolphins who swam right next to and in front of our boat. It seemed like they were playing with us and really enjoying themselves - it was fabulous. We enjoyed ourselves immensely and Vic and Ludovic were professional and knowledgeable and the boat was really well maintained and clean. They also played some pretty awesome tunes during the trip! Highly recommended!
Written November 30, 2021
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G B
16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020
I really enjoyed my trip with Captain Vic, he even picked me up by boat in front of my hotel at La Preneuse from his usual location at Flic en Flac, which was over 9km away! You do not hear of this level of service with boat operators!

We then watched dolphins swim at Tamarin for a while, which was a beautiful experience then we sped off to the open seas where we had to track the whales.

He really was dedicated to finding the best whale watching spots and detecting the whales themselves with his equipment. The effort paid off and we managed to find amazing pilot whales which was a beautiful experience!

I then filmed with my drone but it accidentally went into the sea, Captain Vic swiftly jumped into the water to save the drone and bring it back! I actually thought I would lose this drone but he managed to save it, which I did not expect at all! The drone is still drying at the time of writing but we washed it with fresh water to clean off the sea water.

He really went above and beyond for this trip. I will book my next trip again with him to hopefully see sperm or humpback whales in the open seas or simply go fishing.

If you want a super service by a pro who has been in the seas for over 20 years, then I highly recommend Captain Vic from Whale Dream. I know I will book a few trips to film my whale watching experience with him once my drone is up and running again. The price is absolutely worth this world-class service.
Written November 4, 2020
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Hey Gavish ! It was a real pleasure to have you onboard, see you soon for sure ! Best regards
Written January 18, 2021
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Matthew C
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021
We had an amazing experience and was 100% to our expectations, Vic & Ludwig were very knowledgeable about marine life and for Covid safety we had the boat to ourselves which was very responsible and reassuring. Seeing spinner dolphins 2ft away from you was amazing, seeing sperm whales with calves 10ft away was a once in a lifetime opportunity that ticked all the boxes for us, what a wedding present that was. Vic & Ludwig were ensuring we had the best trip ever whilst monitoring the weather so we got back before the storm hit. 100% , we will be booking again next time for sure !!
Written December 21, 2021
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cjbilli
Southport, UK51 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Family
We (me, my wife and daughters 17 & 18 yr) went out today (23 rd Oct 2021) and it has been one of the best experiences we have had. We saw a really big pod of dolphins and spent about 30 minutes with them. The crew were respectful of the dolphins and the dolphins swam around our boat and jumped out of the water. We then went to search for whales. The boat was powerful, comfortable and captained safely. We were taken far out and north and south to search and Ludvig's persistence finally paid off. We saw the most beautiful sperm whale. The crew knew what they were doing so we got 3 or 4 viewings as it came up and then dived down.

Victor has been brilliant, good communication with us and our taxi driver, on time, trustworthy and reliable. If we could rate the whole experience more than 5 we would. I didn't get my camera out when we saw the whale but I did for the dolphins.
Written October 23, 2021
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schakkx
Mainz, Germany11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Couples
The good experience already started with a super friendly and quick replying contact via WhatsApp for the booking and questions.
Then Vic and Ludwig welcomed us warmly at the boat which was also easy to find, clean and in good condition!
Although we do understand it’s nature and there is always the chance that you might not see any dolphins or whales. Lucky us, we got the chance to see a lot of different pods of spinner and bottlenose dolphins and could swim with them. And also for the sperm whales we were lucky to see a few groups. Absolutely amazing. Victor and Ludwig gave their very best to make this happen by using their knowledge, network and equipment and sharp eyes :) While always staying respectful towards the inhabitants of the sea, keeping the distance and not chasing.
Very trustworthy and professional all around.
Written December 2, 2021
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Shan B
London, UK14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
We had an amazing experience with Whale Dream. I contacted Captain Vic through the official site and he was very quick to respond. Communication was great and Captain Vic was very flexible in finding a time that worked as we were leaving in a few days.

The boat ride out to the whales was a bit bumpy because of the choppy water (that's just the sea, can't be helped) but we really enjoyed having a Rolling stones soundtrack on the trip out. The experience of seeing the whales was just amazing. We got a great view and the whole thing felt very respectful of these beautiful creatures. Captain Vic spoke to us about his experiences and gave us loads of interesting information.

Thank you Captain Vic and Ludovic for the experience!
Written March 25, 2022
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maj0rmed
Anacortes, WA14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
If you are fortunate enough to be able to visit Mauritius - by all means consider a whale watching trip with Captain Victor and Whale Dream Mauritius. He and his crew also operate Golden Wave which is one of the most successful sport fishing operations in Mauritius... To be a top notch sport fisher you need to be able to read the water and conditions. You have to know what activity to look for and when to look for it. That same talent lends itself to successful whale watching. The day promises to be a fantastic time, and I can assure you that it will be one of the highlights of your time in Mauritius... I can't stress enough the value in planning a trip with Victor and his crew. A whale watch venture is only as good as the boat captain and crew you are going out with. Do yourself a favor - especially if you have traveled far to see some of the unique species found in this part of the Indian Ocean... Book your trip with the best captain and crew Whale Dream Mauritius you won't be disappointed
Written May 9, 2020
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Hello ! Thanks a lot for your review, i really appreciate it ! Hope to see you soon for new adventures Best Regards
Written January 18, 2021
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