Le Morne, South West Mauritius · 1988
Born from a family's long-standing connection to the sea, Karlos Excursions has been welcoming visitors to the South-West coast of Mauritius since 1988. From the iconic view of Le Morne and the lagoon around Crystal Rock to dolphins in their natural habitat and beach lunches on Île aux Bénitiers, discover this special part of the island with locals who grew up along the West Coast.
4.9 from 740+ TripAdvisor & Google reviews
4.9 from 740+ TripAdvisor & Google reviews
“We were the only boat that stopped its engine. The dolphins came to us on their own terms and nobody shouted or jumped in on top of them. That respect is why we would book again.”
Morning escapes, full day adventures and sunsets at sea - the experiences our regulars come back for, and love sharing.
Dolphins and lagoon, a boat just for you
A private 2-hour trip from Le Morne to look for spinner and bottlenose dolphins, with an optional lagoon snorkelling stop. Add lagoon time, Crystal Rock or Île aux Bénitiers to suit your morning.
From Rs 15,000≈ €300per boat
Our signature island experience, rooted in Mauritian tradition.
Our signature day: dolphin watching, Crystal Rock and snorkelling, then a homemade beach barbecue on Île aux Bénitiers with drinks and live Sega music and dance.
Rs 6,500≈ €130per person
A morning of dolphins, fishing and life at sea.
A morning off the South-West coast looking for dolphins, then trolling as you cruise along the coast with a professional fishing guide. Choose your boat and 4, 5 or 8 hours.
From Rs 23,000≈ €460per boat
Seasonal encounters, guided by nature
Seasonal trips, offered only when humpback whales are confirmed off the West Coast, usually July to October. We don't run trips that target sperm whales.
On request
Explore the lagoon beneath iconic Le Morne mountain
A relaxed half-day in the sheltered lagoon below Le Morne: Crystal Rock, snorkelling, and a stop on Île aux Bénitiers or a second snorkel. Choose a traditional-style pirogue or a premium speedboat.
From Rs 11,000≈ €220per boat
Small wooden boats, village jetties, everyday island life.
Discover a more local side of Mauritius, away from the usual routes and closer to everyday life along the coast. Get in touch to explore the possibilities.
A wooden boat, a village jetty, and a slower pace.
Board a local wooden pirogue from a village jetty and see the coast as local fishermen know it: mangroves, quiet moorings and seagrass beds.
From Rs 5,500≈ €110per boat
A village departure, lunch on a little-visited islet.
A village departure to a little-visited islet, with a freshly prepared Mauritian curry or barbecued fish on the island.
Rs 3,500≈ €70per person
Traditional sailing, sea breezes and a barbecue by the shore.
Sail and motor a traditional pirogue with one of the last sailing families of the South-East, anchor off a quiet islet and enjoy a barbecue ashore.
From Rs 16,000≈ €320per boat
A small crew, most days. You will meet several of them if you come out for a full day.
Karlos
Founder and Director
Virginia
Karlos's daughter - bookings and guests
Judex
Musician, Bénitiers Island
Surd
Sega dancer and service
Our boat trips are operated by a team of experienced local skippers. The skipper for your trip is assigned according to the day's schedule, which is finalised the day before, so we cannot guarantee a specific skipper in advance.
About usWe specialise in the South-West, but Mauritius has plenty more to explore! Looking for an island escape in the North, a day on the East Coast or an adventure inland? We can put you in touch with independent skippers, licensed taxi drivers and local guides. They organise and provide their own experiences, while we help you make the connection. Just ask us where you'd like to go!
Discover another side of Mauritius, with the wide lagoon, shifting shades of blue and small islets of the east coast. We can help arrange a full day at sea, including snorkeling and island exploration with a local skipper. Get in touch to find out more.
Venture out to the northern islands, surrounded by open ocean, with seabirds and snorkelling in a sheltered lagoon. Get in touch and we'll help you arrange your trip with our local partners.
Discover another side of Mauritius, from dramatic cliffs and waterfalls to villages in the island's deep south. We can help you connect with a licensed taxi driver or local guide to explore the area at your own pace.
Engine off near a pod, wine and beer bottles returned or recycled, drinking water in plastic because of the weight we carry — sorted for recycling on the way back — and a beach clean-up on Bénitiers with the other skippers. Small, ordinary things: we would rather describe them than badge them.
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