As a leading tourist destination, Mauritius welcomes millions of visitors every year. His reputation is enhanced by heavenly beaches and sublime landscapes. The island also boasts some magnificent scuba diving spots. You can practise your passion all year round, but the period from November to April offers several advantages. Storms are rare and the sea is warmer. Depths sometimes exceed 30 metres. The diversity of sites delight divers. Follow the guide.
Trou aux biches
The town is famous for its 2 km of white sandy beach. It also has several diving spots suitable for all levels. Many dive shop offer all the diving equipment.But for an online purchase of your diving equipment we recommend this dive shop.
Level 1
Water Lily and Emily wrecks (25 m)
These two wrecks were sunk in the early 1980s. The sandy bottom provides good light. Surgeonfish, red crabs, shellfish and yellow-mouthed moray eels add a special flavour to your session.
Level 2
Steponus reef (40 m)
This spot stands out for its landscape beauty. Giant gorgonians, alcyonacea and sun polyps set the tone. The corals are a paradise for many species. These include emperor angelsfish, eagle rays and large banana tuna.
Level 3
King Fish (36 to 60 m)
The route begins on a long rock face and leads to a 35 m long rift. Specimens such as the mire butterfly and the harlequin grouper live in these depths. Big predators and shoal of trevallies also pass through this area. The "moray eel H.L.M." offer a unique spectacle, with stenopus shrimps meticulously cleaning moray eels.
Grand Baie
This small village has built up a solid reputation in recent years. Pereybere beach and La Cuvette Grand Bay are well worth a visit. The site has several diving spots.
Level 1
Moray reef (13 m)
As its name suggests, many species of moray eel lives in this site. Its white sandy bottom ensures excellent light circulation. The moray eel reefs provide a magnificent backdrop for photographers.
The Aquarium (9 to 20 m)
The Aquarium is a tropical fish paradise. Angelfish, kasmira lutjans, cardinalfish, squirrelfish and barbets are abundant. Divers also have the chance to meet rare species such as the small scorpion fish.
Level 2
Silver Star (39 m)
Soft corals have invaded the wreck of this trawler. Barracudas, batfish, trevallies and captain fish move around sheltered from sight. Unmoving toadfish blend into the scenery, requiring greater attention to distinguish them.
Pointe aux canonniers
This small cape lies to the north of the island. You can choose from three diving spots.
Level 1
Peter Holt's Rock (16 to 25 m)
Basalt cracked blocks form this site. The presence of numerous caves has favoured the diversification of the fauna. These include parrotfish, yellowtail crescent groupers, scorpionfish, beaded moray eels and stenopus cleaner shrimps. The Javanese moray eel stands out for its length, sometimes exceeding 2 m.
Lost anchor (24 to 30 m)
The three peaks covered in glass coral are a feast for the eyes. Javanese moray eels, scorpion fish and large pufferfish populate the first peak. The large sea anchor in the centre gives the site its name. The gorgonians hide a small cave.
Level 2
Roche Baleine (20 to 38 m)
Roche Baleine features rocks covered in gorgonians and branching corals. The discovery is in two stages. The first stage allows you to see angelfish, butterflies and triggerfish. The second stage is home to large species such as leopard moray eels, pufferfish and groupers.
Mahébourg
This small village on the island's east coast is famous for its colonial architecture. A magnificent bay protects it from the big waves. There are three Level 2 diving spots.
Level 2
Sirius (10 to 25 m)
The Sirius was a British warship that sank in 1810 during the Battle of Grand Port. Its location near a river mouth reduces visibility. The interest lies in its historical significance. The cannons, cannonballs, rivets and debris illustrate the know-how of the period.
Roche Zozo (18 to 40 m)
The Roche Zozo is notable for its incredible architecture. The combination of faults, tunnels and caves creates a very special setting for this rocky peak. Lobsters, pastel corals and gorgonians thrive in its welcoming environment.
Colorado (20 to 40 m)
This dive offers a thrilling experience. The atmosphere rises gradually with a drop off. You then follow a 400 m canyon before arriving at an unforgettable site: an open cavern bathed in sunlight. Gorgonians and pink coral decorate the walls. A wide variety of fish lives here. Parrotfish, surgeonfish, barracuda and trevally will amaze divers.
Flic en flac
This pretty village on the west coast of the island is famous for its sublime scenery.
Level 1
Cathedral (17 to 30 m)
The Cathedral is one of the most popular spots for diving. Its beauty leaves even regular divers speechless. A beam of light shines through a large cave. The cavities, cracks and crevices are home to a variety of species: catfish, soldier fish, moray eels, trevallies and lobsters.
Level 2
Couline Bambous (19 to 36 m)
Couline Bambous offers a wide variety of landscapes: canyons, plains, faults and overhangs. Two arches, a rocky peak and a coral well complete this magnificent panorama. Shoal of trevallies, butterflies and scorpion fish add a special touch.
L'éveillé (19 to 34 m)
Diving into L'éveillé allows you to live an awakened dream. It starts with a flat reef at 20m, followed by a drop-off leading to a spectacular vault. Colorful corals enhance this beautiful tableau.
Le Morne
Le Morne is a mountain in the south-west of Mauritius. There are some lovely diving spots in this area.
Level 1
Needle Hole (10 to 16 m)
This spot off the coast of Ile aux Bénitiers is a delight for photographers. The excellent visibility makes it easy to capture the many multicoloured fish such as sergeant majors, fusiliers and parrotfish.
La Passe St-Jacques (16 to 32 m)
La Passe St-Jacques is a shipping channel located 4 km south of the Morne Brabant. Giant lobsters reinforce its reputation. Other species will make your session unforgettable. You can spot eagle rays, sharks and tuna.
White Tip (18 to 32 m)
This spot is in an unspoilt part of the island. It is an excellent option for observing white tip sharks. Barracudas, groupers and moray eels are also plentiful.