Watch sperm whales off the west coast of Mauritius, near Tamarin and Black River, where the sea floor drops away sharply just beyond the reef into deep Indian Ocean water. A resident group of sperm whales lives here and can be seen year-round on early-morning boat trips. In Mauritius, whale watching is observation only, as swimming with whales has been prohibited since 2020, best from September to April.
Watch sperm whales off the west coast of Mauritius, near Tamarin and Black River, where the sea floor drops away sharply just beyond the reef into deep Indian Ocean water. A resident group of sperm whales lives here and can be seen year-round on early-morning boat trips. In Mauritius, whale watching is observation only, as swimming with whales has been prohibited since 2020, best from September to April.
Up to 70% sighting chance in Mauritius (west coast). Best months: January, February, March.
No. Swimming, snorkeling and diving with whales have been prohibited in Mauritius since 2020. Whale trips are boat based observation only, although swimming with dolphins is still allowed.
Sperm whales are resident year-round. The calmest, most reliable window is roughly September to April, while humpback whales pass July to November.
Off the west coast between Tamarin, Black River (Riviere Noire) and Le Morne, where the ocean floor drops sharply just beyond the reef.
Early-morning boat excursions with local operators, since sperm whales are usually found in the calm morning sea close to the drop-off.
