Paddle out into Tamarin Bay at dawn with a Yanature guide, the quiet morning waters where spinner and bottlenose dolphins often rest after feeding at night. Look out for them, always in a responsible, respectful way.

🌊 SIGHTING ODDS (based on our crews’ experience)
🐬 Dolphins: Sometimes seen
Wild animals, wild odds. See The Wild Ocean Promise below.

Dolphins cannot be guaranteed — they are sometimes too far offshore to reach by kayak. In that case your guide takes you on an alternative route along the Tamarin River and its wildlife.

Key facts

• Distance 5–8 km at sea
• Duration 2 h – 2 h 30 min
• Moderate to difficult, depending on sea conditions: previous kayaking experience and good fitness needed
• Ages 12 to 65; you must be able to swim; maximum 100 kg per person
• Life vest provided

Good to know

• Every day — meet at 06:20.
• Meeting point: Tamarin Bay Surf School, Next to Veranda Tamarin hotel, Tamarin, Mauritius.
• On request: we confirm your date with Yanature before your booking is confirmed. Book at least 2 days ahead.
• Private tours include light snacks and refreshments (fruit, muffins or biscuits, cereal bars, juice and water). Tell us about any allergies when you book.
• Operated by Yanature. Public rates, VAT included.

What to bring

• Aqua shoes or sandals
• Sunscreen, a hat and a light rain jacket
• A towel, spare clothes and a waterproof bag
• At least 1.5 litres of water and a light snack

Not suitable for pregnant women, children under 12, people without kayaking experience or who cannot swim, or people with arm problems or serious medical conditions.

🐢 THE WILD OCEAN PROMISE

The ocean isn’t a zoo, and that’s exactly what makes it magic.

Turtles, dolphins and whales are wild animals living free in their natural habitat. We take you to the places where they live and feed, but they decide whether to appear. Some days the water is alive with them; some days it’s quiet.

What we promise: the right spots, an experienced local crew, and full respect for Mauritius marine wildlife regulations. No chasing, touching, feeding or blocking animals, ever.

What no one can promise: a sighting. Wildlife encounters are a gift of nature, not part of the service purchased. No refunds or compensation are given when animals are not seen.

Observe. Respect. Protect. Eternis Tours Mauritius