Whale-watching in Mauritius

Tours usually depart for Tamarin Bay from Grande Riviere Noire on the southwest coast. If you’re staying in the north, e.g. Grand Baie, it’s a 1.5-hour drive. Some tours include hotel pick-up, but if you’re further away, you’ll spend time in the van stopping at nearer hotels.

A basic whale watching tour is around 3 hours. Spotting whales is not guaranteed though here, so book this trip early in your vacation, so you have the opportunity to go again.

There’s no minimum age, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Whale watching tours run all year round, seven days a week, and though you can always see a sperm whale, the best time is July to September when the humpbacks are in town.

May to September is also the best time weather-wise – it’s pleasantly warm and dry, with fewer mosquitoes. October to April in Mauritius is the rainy summer season, with frequent short downpours and high humidity. January to March is unpleasantly hot and humid, and cyclones are possible.