We were lucky to observe a female sperm whale but unfortunately our tour was the only boat there which respected the whale and didn’t jump into the water. Was very sad to see so many people getting so close to the whale and even touching it at times. Then we were able to get in the water with dolphins which was truly the most amazing experience and I can highly recommend booking this tour with Dolswim! The boat was also super comfortable, we weren’t many people on ours luckily and our captain Vince was really good

Went in mid october. The tour starts early, but that is for a reason. Had a clear instructions before the trip. We had 2 skippers, both were very professional. We were lucky, whales were spotted after 1 hr of searching. And then we spotted them a couple of more times. It is illegal no swim with whales, however a lot of people from other boats do that. I hope that Mauritius government will introduce hefty fines for them and will control it better. The swimmers were scaring the whales away... Then we did spot quite a lot of dolphins groups and there was a chance to snorkel with them, but, it was pretty busy from other boats, so was a bit chaotic. Finally, arrived at the Coral reef, where it was very silent, only 2 boats, so we had a great snorkel experience there. Trip took a bit shorter than planned, because we were lucky to find all the creatures quick, but everyone was asked whether that is okay. Overall, very nice, responsible, seen the great creatures. I wish that other boats and people would have the same level of responsibility. The only drawback - the boarding location has no toilet.

We had a great crew, saw sperm whales and then spinner dolphins, and could swim with dolphins, then a snorkel at the reef, with beautiful fishes. Great trip. I would recommend.

We did a private boat trip with bbq. We had a great experience with DolSwim the crew were very informative and respectful to the animals. They were really patient, unlike some other boats around, and we were lucky enough to see Whales as well as dolphins. The BBQ on the boat was fantastic with loads of well cooked food. Communication prior to our trip was quick and very helpful.

We had a very nice trip with a friendly crew! The taxi was in time, the food was nice, and all was organized very well. I really can recommend thi trip.

I was lucky enough to find Thai Tonga and went with them for a couple of days whale watching/swimming. They were very responsive to all my emails and questions. They only run with 8 guests, which is perfect! Thai Tonga is on time, well prepared, and did their best to make my tour with them absolutely incredible. They provided fruit, cake and a yummy sandwhich for lunch. There is not enough words to accurately describe how wonderful this company is. I would give them 100 stars if possible!

The trip was very nice and a great experience to watch tge Dolphins and Spermwhales out in the ocean. The tour was well organized and safe. Pascal and Julian our guides on the boat were very friendly, knowledgable and sensitive and respectful to the keep distance to the animals. They did share interesting facts and information on Dolphins and whales. Overall well worth the money and would recommend to anyone. One side note on the whale watch; There were many boats out there with people jumping into the water to get close to the whales even tried to touch them (hate to say this but mostly chinese tourists). Despite a law that forbids to swim with the whales as they are very shy creatures - mostly mothers with baby whales, it appears nobody cares about that and allows numerous groups to ‘hunt’ them in the waters with big underwater cameras. Bad side of human recklessness towards nature. Would be great if there was more restrictive enforcement by the local authorities to maintain a species that is very rare and threatened to be more and more reduced in population!

A fabulous trip even if the weather wasn’t great for us. Some magical moments seeing a baby sperm whale and, at another point, its mother. Great to be able to see these majestic animals and also a pod of spinner dolphins. The law means that we have to be respectful of these wonderful creatures and DolSwim was exactly that. A very knowledgable skipper who knew just where to be and to maneuver his boat without upsetting the animals as well as being highly respectful of all the laws. A great trip with the best company out there.

Very professionally managed. We had a great trip specially the whale sighting was outstanding. Unfortunately hardly any dolphins but multiple boats n people in the sea. Also no food in the entire trip. Would have loved to give 5 stars

The trip really was a once in a lifetime experience, we saw plenty of dolphins and were able to get into the water and swim with them. We were also lucky enough to see whales and got so close to them but did not swim with them. Just cruising alongside them in the boat was breathtaking. The skipper and guides were so friendly and knowledgeable and really looked after everyone on the boat, making sure everyone got a chance to see and swim with the dolphins. This was the highlight of our trip and I would highly recommend this tour!!

It was a breathtaking expression to see a whale so close to your boat. Usually they do not surface or are found in deeper ocean during summer months..but i thank viator for arranging such a wonderful trip.. Dolphins are everywhere but jumping in water to swim with them is a foolish idea..

We highly recommend Dolswim for a hassle-free 'Dolphins and Whales Encounter'experience. Everything from the booking to the boat ride ran smoothly. The staff Fletcher and Julien were very professional and knowledgeable. We learned about the different whales and dolphins species. We felt very safe on board with them. We appreciated the briefing before the start of the trip. They abided by all the safety rules. Wearing lifejackets on board and whilst swimming with the dolphins was compulsory. The snorkelling spot they brought us to was pristine and crystal clear- perfect to admire the fish. Overall, we enjoyed our first encounter with the whales.

The skipper Stewart and his watcher Sidney were fantastic. Dolswim are safety conscious, care about the welfare of the animals whilst also ensuring we had a great experience. They explained why they keep their distance which proves they are much more concerned about the animals than some of the other boat trips that we saw out on the sea. We had many opportunities to get in the water with the dolphins and spent a lot of time watching them play. We had time to snorkel around the coral and see some beautiful fish. There was no rush for this to end, infact I had swam enough and got out and Sidney reassured me I could stay in longer if I wanted to. We then took the trip out to where the Whales might be. Again our expectations were managed and told there was only 60% chance of seeing them. Well they certainly came to show, we saw 2 big tail flips and 3 other whales cruising along. It was certainly an exceptional experience. Sidney and Stewart were mindful of the Whales and how to not cause them distress, unlike another boat who allowed the passengers to get in the water nearby. Overall we couldn’t have had a better trip. Dolswim are certainly the company to use for being much more mindful and caring do these beautiful creatures.

This tour with Dolswim was absolut fantastic! The boat captain Clovis and his spotter Conrad were amazing in the way how they showed us the animals. After we received a brief safety and info summary, we went off to search….and we were lucky that we could find both sperm whales and humpback whales. Furthermore we went to see spinner dolphins. Clovis kept a respectful distance so the whales and dolphins so that no animal was in distress or disturbed…..something you can not say to the competition. They almost drove over the animals, chasing them like a fox hunt. I'm happy we had chosen the right boat trip where we learnt about our swimming friends and remained respectful and protective to them. Thanks!

Pascal and Vic were great guides! They were very knowledgeable about the dolphins and respected them. It was very easy to find a pod of spinner dolphins. It was an experience of a lifetime! My wife was able to swim with her favorite animals in the wild. The visibility wasn’t the greatest but we were still able to see many dolphins both above and below the surface