🇲🇦Snorkeling, Freediving, and Scuba in Mauritius

Indian Ocean

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Western Indian Ocean

province

Cargados Carajos/Tromelin Island

ecoregion

Mascarene Islands

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Aquarium

Aquarium is a dive site situated at a depth range of 5 to 20 meters, making it suitable for novice divers. Access to the site is via boat. The area is populated with a variety of colorful reef fish, and divers may also encounter turtles and eagle rays. Increased marine activity is often observed when currents are stronger.

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Aquarium Flic En Flac

Aquarium Flic En Flac is a drift dive that starts at 7 meters (22 feet) and descends to 18 meters (60 feet). The site features boulders and rock formations covered with various corals, including black coral and gorgonians, along with numerous cracks and crevices that are home to diverse marine life. The low currents and good visibility make it suitable for divers of all levels, with shore entry available.

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Bambous

Bambous is a dive site characterized by its steep walls and intriguing rock formations, reaching depths of approximately 34 meters. This site is recommended for advanced divers who hold the Deep Diver Specialty certification. While the underwater landscape is captivating, it does not particularly stand out for encounters with diverse marine life.

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Bassin Verde

Bassin Verde is a small reef located at coordinates -20.265300, 57.371900, accessible only by boat. The site features a sandy bottom surrounding the reef, making it suitable for beginner divers to practice their skills. After completing training exercises, divers can explore the reef itself, which offers opportunities for further underwater exploration.

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Batterie

Batterie is a dive site characterized by its shallow depths, making it suitable for beginner courses and exercises, particularly with children. Divers typically enter from the shore and follow the reef after entry. The site is home to a variety of common reef fish, including moray eels and other types of eels, providing an opportunity for divers to observe diverse marine life in a relatively calm environment.

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Big Rock, Mauritius

Big Rock is a drift dive site that is accessible from the shore, suitable for qualified divers. The dive offers two depth options: a maximum of 26 meters for deeper exploration or a shallower experience at 20 meters. Under favorable conditions, divers may encounter eagle rays, particularly when the current is smooth.

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Canal Trazar

Canal Trazar features a combination of reef structures and sandy bottoms, characteristic of the west coast of Mauritius. The site is named for the steep slope created by the reef. Divers can expect to see a high density of parrotfish along with various other reef fish. Additionally, those with keen observation skills may spot nudibranchs in the area.

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Canon

Canon is a dive site characterized by a reef situated along a sand bank, with depths ranging from 11 to 20 meters. This area is home to a variety of marine life, including reef fish, garden eels, turtles, rays, lobsters, and various small crustaceans, making it suitable for macro photography. The site is ideal for training and open water divers due to its accessible depth range and diverse ecosystem.

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Dolphin Lagoon

Dolphin Lagoon is a shore entry dive site located at coordinates -20.247800, 57.381300. This area is known for its early morning visits from various schools of dolphins, primarily featuring a large family of spinner dolphins, with occasional sightings of bottlenose dolphins. The underwater landscape consists mainly of a sandy bottom, interspersed with occasional reef and rock formations, making it an accessible location for freediving with dolphins.

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KeiSei 113, Wreck

KeiSei 113 is the wreck of an old fishing vessel that was intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef at a depth of 35 meters. This site has been serving as a habitat for various marine species since the 1980s. Among the marine life, divers can observe two Javanese morays, along with other species that thrive in artificial reef environments. The site is accessible by boat.

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Klondike

Klondike is a dive site accessible exclusively by boat, featuring a varied underwater landscape with depths ranging from an average of 9 meters to a maximum of 12 meters. The site is suitable for beginner divers and offers ledges and swim-throughs that enhance the diving experience. Divers can explore large sand gullies and observe shoals of sweepers that often take refuge under rocky outcrops and within small caves.

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KT Mawar

The KT Mawar is a deliberately submerged vessel located at a depth of 24 meters in Trou-aux-Biches. This wreck has become an artificial reef, providing habitat for various marine species. Divers can observe pink soft corals covering the structure and may encounter the rare Candy Crab, also known as the Softcoral Crab. Schools of blue stripe snapper are commonly seen around the wreck, along with the notable sight of its large propeller. Multiple visits are recommended to fully explore and appreciate the diverse marine life and features of this site.

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L’Eveillé

L'Eveillé offers divers a unique experience along a drop-off that features a small arch located at a depth of 25 meters. This site is ideal for those who wish to explore the underwater landscape at a leisurely pace. Additionally, divers can easily access the nearby Tokata site, known for its anemone garden, enhancing the diving experience in this area.

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L’Orient, Wreck

L’Orient is a wreck dive located at a maximum depth of 43 meters, situated off the coast of Flic en Flac. This site was intentionally sunk to serve as an artificial reef. Due to its depth, it is primarily accessible to experienced divers. The wreck is not frequently visited, which can lead to unexpected encounters with marine life.

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La Casa Robert

La Casa Robert is a beginner-friendly dive site characterized by a rocky landscape interspersed with sandy areas. The site remains shallow throughout, making it accessible for novice divers. It is not significantly affected by currents, which enhances its suitability for training purposes, particularly for Discover Scuba Diving students. Divers can expect to encounter marine life such as eagle rays and turtles during their exploration.

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La Cathédrale

La Cathédrale is located just five minutes from the port of Flic en Flac and is recognized as a notable dive site in Mauritius. This site is suited for experienced divers due to its unique features, which include a combination of grottoes, caves, and a fireplace. The maximum depth at this site reaches 28 meters. Divers can explore steep walls adorned with various reef fish, contributing to the site's remarkable underwater scenery.

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la passe du puits

La Passe du Puits is a drift dive site located at a depth range of 3 to 18 meters. Divers enter the site by boat and are carried by the current through the pass. The site is known for its diverse marine life, including black trevally, big-eyed trevally, eagle rays, and reef sharks. The current enhances the experience, allowing divers to feel as though they are flying while observing the various predators that frequent the area.

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La Passe St. Jacques

La Passe Saint Jacques is a drift dive for advanced divers, with depths ranging from 3 to 30 meters (10 to 100 feet). Start in a shallow lagoon and let the current guide you past pinnacles and corals, where you'll see various fish species and may encounter grey reef sharks. Due to strong currents, exercise caution throughout the dive.

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Le Morne/Riu Hotel

Shallow lagoon with some corals (not many) and fishes (clownfish, lion fish, triggerfish, picaso...). There are some turtles in the area. You can access by boat hiring some of the trips offered in the beach.

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Little Swiss

Little Swiss is located approximately five minutes by boat from the port of Flic en Flac. This dive site features coral formations at shallow depths, making it suitable for novice divers. The area is home to a variety of common reef fish found in the Indian Ocean. Divers may also encounter hawksbill turtles and green turtles with some luck during their dive.

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Lost Anchor

Lost Anchor is a dive site off Cap Malheureux, Mauritius, featuring large rocks with black corals and gorgonians. Divers can expect to see marine life such as stingrays, porcupinefish, stonefish, scorpionfish, pipefish, squirrelfish, lobsters, and crabs. The site is suitable for all levels, with depths ranging from 20 to 30 meters (66 to 100 feet).

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Octopus Island

Octopus Island is characterized by a small rock formation surrounded by a sandy seabed, providing a habitat rich in marine biodiversity. The site is suitable for divers of all experience levels, featuring a maximum depth of approximately 13 to 16 meters. Visibility is generally good, and the conditions are favorable for relaxed diving. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, including reef fish, nudibranchs, juvenile angelfish, boxfish, and stingrays resting on the sandy bottom. A resident green turtle may also be spotted, along with the possibility of encountering a hidden octopus.

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Parc

Parc is a dive site situated a short boat ride from Flic en Flac on the west coast of Mauritius. This site reaches depths of approximately 43 meters, classifying it as a deep dive location. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of reef fish while exploring the area. Additionally, Parc is located near the KeiSei shipwreck, allowing for the option to dive both the reef and the wreck either together or separately.

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Poison Reef

Poison Reef is a shallow patch reef located in the Marine Protected Area of Balaclava, Mauritius, with a maximum depth of 16 meters (52 feet), making it suitable for beginner divers. It features a variety of marine life, including scorpionfish, lionfish, stonefish, leaf fish, moray eels, anemones, and Mauritian clownfish. Divers should avoid touching wildlife due to the presence of venomous species.

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Préyebère Anemone Garden

Préyebère Anemone Garden is located at coordinates -19.982500, 57.583200 and features a small reef that hosts a garden of anemones at a depth of approximately 25 meters. Divers can observe various marine life, including anemone fish, moray eels, groupers, and scorpionfish. Additionally, a turtle may occasionally be spotted in the vicinity. The site is accessible from the shore.

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Raunglap

Raunglap is the site of a Taiwanese wreck that was confiscated by the Mauritian government to create an artificial reef. The wreck, measuring 34 meters in length, rests at a depth of 27 meters on a sandy bottom. Within the cockpit, a moray eel has made its home, often venturing down into the engine room. The dive concludes at a drop-off, providing a transition from the wreck to the surrounding marine environment.

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Roche Zanana

Roche Zanana is a dive site accessible exclusively by boat. The site features a varied topography, including large sand gullies and rocky outcrops. The average depth is 9 meters, with a maximum depth reaching 12 meters, making it suitable for beginner divers. Divers can explore ledges and swim-throughs, where shoals of sweepers often take refuge under the rocky formations and within small caves.

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Seafan Valley

Seafan Valley is a shore dive site located at coordinates -20.181600, 57.784000. The dive area features a variety of coral formations surrounded by diverse marine life. The sandy bottoms create unique light effects, enhancing the underwater experience. The site is characterized by numerous small corridors, providing opportunities to explore the rich fauna and flora present in the area.

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Snake II

Snake II is situated near its counterpart, Snake Reef, and features a small reef surrounded by a sandy substrate. The site is known for its diverse marine life, including both larger predatory species and smaller organisms, making it suitable for underwater photography and filming. The entry to the site is from the shore, providing easy access for divers.

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Snake Reef, Mauritius

Snake Reef is characterized by a flat structure situated within a snake-shaped sandbank. Despite its unassuming appearance, it is recognized for its diverse marine life. The site hosts a variety of species including scorpion fish, nudibranchs, triggerfish, leaf fish, and stone fish. Additionally, divers may encounter rays among other marine fauna. The entry to the site is from the shore, making it accessible for divers looking to explore this rich underwater environment.

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Stella Maru Wreck

The Stella Maru is a 42-meter Japanese trawler sunk in 1987, lying upright at a depth of approximately 27 meters. The wreck is surrounded by a rocky reef and is home to marine life such as giant moray eels, parrotfish, and scorpionfish, with its structure partially covered in algae and corals.

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Sweet Lips

Sweet Lips consists of two distinct reef sections divided by a sand bank, with a maximum depth of 17 meters. The site offers a relatively gentle profile, making it suitable for beginner divers and macro photographers. Divers are encouraged to explore the nooks and crannies of the reef, where a variety of marine life can be observed.

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Swiss Drop

Swiss Drop is a wall and cave dive site located off the coast of Mauritius, with depths ranging from 14 to 25 meters (45-82 feet). Divers can expect to see a variety of marine life, including fish, sea turtles, sharks, and rays, while exploring multiple underwater cavities. The site is accessible for diving year-round, but the best conditions are typically from November to May due to warmer water and improved visibility.

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Swiss Drop

Swiss Drop is a dive site characterized by a vertical drop between 14 and 25 meters, featuring a series of cavities. It is accessible from the shore and is suitable for divers with an Open Water certification, particularly if they remain on the upper section of the plateau. The site is known for its rich marine biodiversity, where divers can observe a variety of tropical fish, and with some luck, rays, sharks, and turtles may also be encountered. The site can offer a pleasant drift dive experience, especially in the presence of current.

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Tian Xiang (Wreck)

The Tian Xiang wreck, situated at a depth of 45 meters, was intentionally sunk in June 2015 to serve as an artificial reef for divers. Over the years, the wreck has begun to show signs of marine growth and has attracted various fish species, enhancing the underwater ecosystem. This site is accessible by boat.

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Tug 2, Wreck

The Tug 2 wreck is a former tugboat that was utilized in the Port Louis area and was intentionally sunk in the 1980s to create an artificial reef for diving. The wreck lies at a depth of approximately 19 meters. This site is known for its macro photography opportunities, where divers can observe a variety of marine life including nudibranchs, shellfish, scorpion fish, and numerous colorful fish species. The entry to the site is from the shore, making it accessible for divers looking to explore this underwater structure.

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Water Lily And Emily

Water Lily and Emily are two wrecks located off the coast of Trou aux Biches, Mauritius, at an average depth of 26 meters (85 feet). These former water barges, sunk in 1981, now serve as artificial reefs inhabited by various marine life. Diving conditions are favorable year-round with water temperatures ranging from 20°C to 28°C (62°F to 82°F) and good visibility.

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