Wild Marine Encounters
Whales & Dolphins
Dawn on the west coast - swim beside wild spinner dolphins and watch for whales in the deep water off Tamarin and Black River.
Swim with Dolphins
Spinner & bottlenose - west coast
- Where
- Black River - Tamarin - Le Morne
- When
- ~6 AM start - year round - calm seas
- Trip
- 2-3 hr private speedboat from La Balise Marina
- Swim
- in the water only when the crew says it's safe
Whale Watching
Sperm & humpback whales - deep water
- Whales
- Sperm year round - humpbacks Jul-Sep
- Where
- Deep water off Tamarin & Black River
- When
- Early morning, when the ocean is calmest
- Note
- Observe only - swimming with whales is banned
The golden rules of a wild encounter
Never touch, chase or feed the animals.
No splashing, shouting or aggressive swimming.
Don’t block their path — let them come to you.
Enter the water only on the crew’s word.
Choose ethical, licensed operators.
Swimming with whales is prohibited by law.
