Guided Dolphin Sightseeing: A 2-Hour Morning Kayak Activity in Tamarin Bay

A dignified meeting with dolphins.
Join us on a trip to observe dolphins in their natural environment. We set off at dawn, paddling from the beach into Tamarin Bay, where we have the chance to meet these wonderful animals! The morning’s golden glow illuminates picturesque landscapes, creating a memorable experience you won’t easily forget.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tamarin Bay Surfschool Mauritius - Our company takes you on an unprecedented morning quest: the observation of dolphins in their natural habitat, the Tamarin Bay. The morning offers perfect conditions for having the chance to observe the two fabulous marine mammals: the spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) and the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), which often take refuge in the bay at night in order to mate and feed. Embark with your guide on the kayaks to discover in a responsible and respectful way the dolphins of Mauritius.

This 2-hour adventure is open to everyone and does not require any previous experience with kayaks.

It is important to note that we cannot guarantee with certainty the presence of dolphins. These are sometimes off the coast, inaccessible by kayak. An alternative route will then be proposed to discover the Tamarind River and its wildlife.

What's Included
  • Kayak
  • Life vest
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information
  • Not allowed for non-swimmers
  • Not allowed for people with no kayaking experience
  • Weight limit of 100 kgs per participant
Location
Tamarin Bay Surfschool Mauritius
Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the Surf school next to the Veranda Tamarin Hotel.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nicolasma6206cb
Aug 6, 2024
Kayaking with Yudish and Dolphins - Magical sunrise on the gorilla and the 3 udders, dolphins on a date, kayaking, without motor, to respect these beautiful mammal cousins with Yudish our Guide who shared the magic of the moment: unbgrand merciiii!!!
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793aurorea
Jul 30, 2024
Must-see - Beautiful and soothing! The Kayak ride is sublime and the sunset is breathtaking. We were accompanied by Yudish: extremely kind, caring and professional. Well done.
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Toby
Jul 23, 2024
Dolphins at sunrise - The trip started at sunrise to allow us to spot dolphins while they were still in Tamarin Bay - our super friendly and expert guide Yudish explained that they rest here at night before heading out to sea for the day. It’s an early start but worth it, both for the dolphins and the beautiful views as the sun came up. Being in kayaks felt much more connected to nature - to the sea and the dolphins - than the motorboats speeding across the bay. And yes, we did see a number of dolphins up pretty close - it’s not guaranteed but there never seemed any doubt that we’d spot a few! The kayaks were mainly for two and while you’ll need a slight level of fitness to paddle for two hours, it wasn’t frantic at all - Yudish’s good nature and calm demeanour set the tone for an enjoyable and chilled morning. We ended our time by paddling a little way up the river, which was a lovely relaxing way to finish the trip. Huge props to Yudish - he was always in control, knowing how to guide us towards the dolphins, and the fact he was a really nice guy added to the pleasure of the activity.
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Sophiecb5895hx
Jul 22, 2024
Magical and unforgettable experience - Our Yudish Guide was great!! He calmly guided us into the ocean with our kayaks and our hopes of seeing dolphins respecting nature. He taught us patience and respect for nature with calm, kindness and a smile. We saw the dolphins! Il We took picture at our request for fear of dropping our phone in the water!! He was great!
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Mobile524407
Jul 22, 2024
Green expérience - Great expérience with pur guide yudish. Small group. Green approach. Everyrhink was perfect. Dolphins were there ans very close to us. Yudish is very friendly and pedagogue
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90jane23
Jul 8, 2024
Amazing sunrise kayak - Our tour guide Fabrice was very friendly and knowledgable. He was also very transparent about the plan and how the dolphins aren’t always present and he proposed a plan if they weren’t. He clearly explained how to use the kayak and keep safe on it. My partner and I had a great time, although we didn’t get to see dolphins as they were in a different area, but instead we canoed up the river and saw some wildlife and it was very tranquil. Fabrice also took photos of us and sent them to us after which was very kind. I think my partner probably preferred looking out for the native birds than meeting dolphins. Overall it was lovely, I would absolutely recommend and I will probably do again during my stay.
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Michelleaj793cu
Jul 1, 2024
Dolphin spotting in a breathtaking bay at sunrise in peace and harmony with nature - Amazing opportunity to see the sunrise over the mountains and bay. A quiet paddle out into the bay rewarded by a pod of spinner dolphins joining us. Then a leisurely guided kayak into the river for a lovely traditional breakfast of fruit, badger and pancakes (all vegetarian) with hot tea. Our guide Mel was friendly and knowledgable…well worth the early start. The facilities were also good, lifejackets, kayaks, a locked office for our things and a hot shower afterwards.
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Passenger56907201461
Mar 1, 2024
A very nice morning outing to do again without hesitation - We did the morning kayak trip with Marc. It was really great, our 4 teenagers (12 to 17 years old) really liked it. Seeing Tamarin Bay in the early morning is very beautiful. And after a few minutes of paddling (easy), seeing dolphins adds to the magic of the moment. The advantage of Yanature compared to other agencies located in the same location seems to be the price (lower) and especially the size of the group: there were only 8 of us (including 6 people for our family), or around 3 times less than the neighboring agency. This way we can better hear the advice of our guide. Marc supervised us very well and even sent us some videos and photos after the activity (much better than ours 😂). At the end of our walk, we were able to go up the Tamarin river for a few hundred meters, it was nice to see this side too. In summary, do not hesitate to contact Yanature, everything was very professional from making contact until the end of the activity. The activity is suitable for families (for younger children there is a place in the middle of the kayak), it is easy to paddle and you are almost certain to see dolphins. The gentler approach of the kayak is very different from the boat (we tested both), and it seems to me rather more suitable for children.
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183annel183
Jul 28, 2024
Kayaking trip in Tamarin Bay - Great outing in Tamarin Bay with Yan even though we did not have The chance to see dolphins. Yan walked us in the bay and on the river.
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Nolwenn
Mar 13, 2024
Disappointing - Disappointing experience: the two instructors give little/no advice, do not bring up the rear of the group, their support is really light. The equipment is correct but no water bottle or waterproof bag is provided, which is a shame. Bad value for money for this experience. Too bad because the respectful approach to nature and dolphins is positive.
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