Supports the west coast being calm, Mauritius visibility around 15-25 m, and diving being possible year-round outside storm/cyclone periods.
Boat-access beginner reef off Flic en Flac.
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Boat-only site reached from Flic en Flac; a local operator is the practical way to run the dive.
Bassin Verde is a small boat-access reef off Flic en Flac that works well for relaxed training dives and first reef outings. The underwater layout is a shallow sandy basin with scattered rocky outcrops and pockets, so you can pause over the sand before circling the reef edge. Plan for a short transfer, a simple route, and calm west-coast conditions that suit unhurried buoyancy work and easy exploration.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 16m
Depth Note
Public listings describe Bassin Verde as a shallow beginner reef with a maximum around 13-16 m.
Best Season
year-round
Typical Conditions
Sheltered west-coast water, low wave energy, and an easy reef profile for unhurried training days.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Simple boat dive for novice work and easy reef exploration along sandy stretches and rocky pockets.
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Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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Research Sources
Supports the west coast being calm, Mauritius visibility around 15-25 m, and diving being possible year-round outside storm/cyclone periods.
Supports Flic en Flac as a good west-coast base for beginners, with calm water and strong visibility on the west coast.
Describes Bassin Verde as a small reef near Flic en Flac, boat-access only, with sandy bottoms suited to skills practice and leisurely exploration.
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