{"id":111990,"date":"2026-07-06T19:55:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T17:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lemandalamoris.com\/ile-aux-benitiers-ile-maurice-2\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T23:50:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T21:50:41","slug":"ile-aux-benitiers-ile-maurice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lemandalamoris.com\/en\/ile-aux-benitiers-ile-maurice\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers &#038; Crystal Rock"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_width_percent=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"mm-ev\">\n<div class=\"mm-ev-hero\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(20,54,92,.28),rgba(20,54,92,.60)),url('https:\/\/lemandalamoris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mm-exc-benitiers.jpg')\">\n<div><span>West coast \u00b7 catamaran day<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>\u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers &amp; Crystal Rock Excursion<\/h1>\n<pee>Dolphins, a crystal-clear lagoon and the famous Crystal Rock, off the west coast.<\/pee>\n<div class=\"mm-ev-actions\"><a class=\"mm-btn\" href=\"#devis\">Request a quote<\/a><a class=\"mm-btn mm-btn-wa\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/23052558469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_width_percent=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<nav class=\"mm-ev-breadcrumb\"><a href=\"\/en\/\">Home<\/a> \u203a <a href=\"\/en\/excursions-bateau-ile-maurice\/\">Boat excursions<\/a> \u203a \u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers &amp; Crystal Rock<\/nav>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_width_percent=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"mm-ev\">\n<div class=\"mm-ev-main\">\n<div class=\"mm-ev-copy\"><pee class=\"mm-lead\">In the south-west, facing Rivi\u00e8re Noire and Le Morne, <strong>\u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers<\/strong> is the heart of one of the finest days at sea in Mauritius: early-morning dolphin watching, snorkeling, a photo stop at <strong>Crystal Rock<\/strong> (the rock that seems to float on the lagoon) and a barbecue lunch on the island. Le Mandala Moris puts together the perfect package.<\/pee>\n<h2>The programme of a day at \u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers<\/h2>\n<pee>The outing strings together the highlights of the west coast:<\/pee>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/nager-avec-les-dauphins-ile-maurice\/\">Dolphin watching<\/a> at daybreak<\/li>\n<li>Snorkeling over the lagoon reefs<\/li>\n<li>A stop at Crystal Rock, the iconic photo spot<\/li>\n<li>Barbecue lunch (fish, chicken, rougail) on the island<\/li>\n<li>Swimming and relaxing on the white-sand beaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Catamaran or speed boat&amp;nbsp;?<\/h2>\n<pee>The full day is aboard a catamaran (relaxed pace, lunch on board, open bar). For a faster, more flexible outing \u2014 ideal for focusing on the dolphins \u2014 a private speed boat is perfect. We&#8217;ll advise you based on what you&#8217;re after.<\/pee>\n<ul>\n<li>Dolphins + Crystal Rock + snorkeling<\/li>\n<li>Barbecue lunch on the island<\/li>\n<li>Shared catamaran or private speed boat<\/li>\n<li>West coast departure (Rivi\u00e8re Noire \/ La Gaulette)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mm-ev-faq\">\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>Where is Crystal Rock&amp;nbsp;?<\/summary>\n<pee>Crystal Rock is an isolated rock in the middle of the lagoon, near \u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers, on the west coast. It can only be reached by boat and is the star photo stop of the excursion.<\/pee><\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can we see the dolphins and \u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers on the same day&amp;nbsp;?<\/summary>\n<pee>Yes, that&#8217;s actually the classic package: the outing starts with the dolphins early in the morning, then heads to \u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers and Crystal Rock for snorkeling and lunch.<\/pee><\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What budget should I plan for&amp;nbsp;?<\/summary>\n<pee>Expect around \u20ac55 to \u20ac90 per adult on a shared catamaran with lunch. Precise quote depending on the date, the package and the number of guests.<\/pee><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mm-ev-side\">\n<h3>Your day at \u00cele aux B\u00e9nitiers<\/h3>\n<pee>Dolphins, Crystal Rock and a barbecue: we book the best catamaran or speed boat outing on the west coast.<\/pee><a class=\"mm-btn\" href=\"#devis\">Get my quote<\/a><a class=\"mm-btn mm-btn-wa\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/23052558469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top:10px\">WhatsApp<\/a><pee class=\"mm-side-note\">Reply within 24 h \u00b7 free, no-obligation quote<\/pee><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n<section class=\"mm-ev\">\n<div class=\"mm-ev-related\">\n<h2>See also<\/h2>\n<div><a href=\"\/en\/nager-avec-les-dauphins-ile-maurice\/\">Swim with dolphins<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/catamaran-ile-maurice\/\">Catamaran cruise<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/excursion-bateau-blue-bay\/\">Le Morne &amp; West<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/excursions-bateau-ile-maurice\/\">All excursions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#faf7f1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||30px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div class=\"mm-devis\" id=\"mm-devis\"><h2>Request your excursion quote<\/h2><p>Tell us what you&#039;re dreaming of: we&#039;ll design the best sea trip at the best price. 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