Dive sites in Mauritius
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Blue Bay Marine Park
Mahebourg · Grand Port · Mauritius
A protected shallow lagoon sheltering 38 coral species including a 1,000-year-old brain coral, 72 fish species, and pristine waters just minutes from the airport.
Coin de Mire
Grand Baie · Northern Islands · Mauritius
A volcanic islet off northern Mauritius where steep underwater cliffs, arches, and caverns host grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and dense fish life in crystal-clear oceanic water.
Trou aux Biches
Grand Baie · Pamplemousses · Mauritius
A premier northern Mauritius dive area featuring wrecks, reef sharks, dolphins, and a rich variety of marine life along a protected lagoon and outer reef system.
Grand Baie Aquarium
Grand Baie · Rivière du Rempart District · Mauritius
A sheltered coral garden inside the northern lagoon of Mauritius where dense coral heads, resident moray eels, and colourful reef fish create a natural aquarium ideal for new divers and underwater photographers.
Cathedral (Flic en Flac)
Flic en Flac · West Coast · Mauritius
A dramatic underwater cavern off Mauritius' west coast featuring a vast domed chamber with natural skylights that create ethereal shafts of light, surrounded by healthy reef walls teeming with tropical marine life.
Whale Rock
Flic en Flac · West Coast · Mauritius
A massive basalt pinnacle off Mauritius's west coast that attracts schooling fish, moray eels, and occasional passing pelagics in clear oceanic water beyond the lagoon reef.
Dive centers in Mauritius
Blue Water Diving Centre Mauritius
Flic en Flac · Flic en Flac · Mauritius
PADI center in Flic en Flac offering diving with dolphins, whale watching, and Mauritius's west coast reef systems.
Sun Divers Mauritius
Grand Baie · Grand Baie · Mauritius
PADI center on Mauritius's north coast offering wreck, drift, and coral garden diving with seasonal whale watching.
Dive Spirit Mauritius
Royal Road · Mauritius · Mauritius
Scuba World Diving Mauritius- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort
Mahebourg · Mauritius · Mauritius
Crystal Divers Mauritius
Bala Lane · Mauritius · Mauritius
Bigorno Diving Centre Mauritius
Trou-aux-Biches · Mauritius · Mauritius
Sundivers / Diving in Mauritius
Flic en Flac · Mauritius · Mauritius
TICABO Diving Centre
Flic en Flac · Mauritius · Mauritius
Just Diving In Mauritius Scuba Diving
Bain Boeuf · Mauritius · Mauritius
Centre de plongée/Scuba diving center Exploration Sous-Ma...
Villas Caroline Road · Mauritius · Mauritius
Indigo Divers - One&Only Le Saint Géran Dive Centre
Point de Flacq · Mauritius · Mauritius
Bubble Diving Center
Trou aux Biches · Mauritius · Mauritius
Atlantis Dive Center
Pointe aux Biches · Mauritius · Mauritius
Tamarin Ocean Pro Diving Center
Tamarin · Mauritius · Mauritius
Maritim Diving Centre
Balaclava · Mauritius · Mauritius
BLUES DIVING
B59 · Mauritius · Mauritius
Octopus Diving Centre
Grand Baie · Mauritius · Mauritius
Crystal Diving Centre
C/o Crystals Beach Resort and Spa · Mauritius · Mauritius
Diving in Mauritius
Dive sites in Mauritius include reef, cavern, pinnacle locations across Grand Port, Northern Islands, Pamplemousses, Rivière du Rempart District, West Coast. Each location includes depth, conditions and environment type to help you plan safely.
Use the region and city navigation above to narrow your search, or explore individual site pages for detailed conditions, entry type, skill requirements and nearby alternatives.
FAQ
What makes Blue Bay Marine Park special?
Blue Bay Marine Park is Mauritius's most important marine reserve, established in 1997 and covering 353 hectares. It protects 38 species of coral, including a remarkable 1,000-year-old brain coral measuring 5 metres in diameter. The shallow lagoon with depths of 1-6 metres provides ideal conditions for snorkelling and observation, and the park's protected status has allowed coral and fish populations to thrive.
Can you scuba dive in Blue Bay Marine Park?
Blue Bay is primarily a snorkelling destination due to its shallow depths of 1-5 metres. However, some operators offer introductory discover scuba experiences in the lagoon. The shallow, clear water and abundance of coral and fish make it one of the best places in Mauritius for beginners to experience the underwater world. Glass-bottom boat tours are also available for non-swimmers.
How do you get to Blue Bay Marine Park?
Blue Bay Marine Park is located in the southeast of Mauritius, about 15 minutes by car from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport and close to the historic town of Mahebourg. Access to the water is from the Blue Bay public beach, and glass-bottom boats and snorkelling tours depart regularly from the shoreline. Entry to the marine park requires a small fee.
How far is Coin de Mire from Grand Baie?
Coin de Mire is located approximately 8 kilometres north of Cap Malheureux, the northernmost point of mainland Mauritius. From Grand Baie, the boat journey takes between 20 and 40 minutes depending on sea conditions and vessel speed. Most dive operators in the Grand Baie and northern Mauritius area offer regular trips to the island. The crossing can be rough during the southeast trade wind season from June to September, which is one reason the October to April period is preferred.
Can you land on Coin de Mire island?
Coin de Mire is a nature reserve and landing is restricted without special permission from the Mauritian forestry service. The island is an important seabird nesting site and access is controlled to protect breeding colonies. For divers, all activity occurs in the water around the island rather than on land. The dramatic cliff faces are best appreciated from the boat between dives, rising 150 metres above the sea with sheer volcanic walls.