Dive in Mauritius

    20191

    Sirius Wreck Mahebourg, Mauritius

    HMS Sirius was a 36-gun fifth-rate frigate of the Royal Navy. The Admiralty ordered her construction on 30 April 1795, and the keel was laid at the Dudman's yard in Deptford in September of that year. She was launched on 12 April 1797. The Sirius Class (1795) was established following the taking of…

    3 caves Grand Bay, Mauritius

    20168

    Aquarium Grand Bay, Mauritius

    A fairly large reef divided by a sand gully creating an avenue through the reef with 2-3 meter side walls. This site hosts an abundance of fish andcoral life. The sandy bottom giving plenty of light in the crystal clear water. Octopus and moray eels are found in many of the crevasses in the walls.…
    20195

    Azuma Maru Trou Aux Biches, Mauritius

    Sunk on purpose in 1999, Azuma Maru was once an old fishing boat. After being unusable for fishing campaigns, it was recovered by the Mauritius marine Conservation Society(MMCS) and was sunk to create an artificial reef. Although reserved for the most experienced divers, it offers an excellent, if…
    20190

    Blue Bay Trou Aux Biches, Mauritius

    Marine Park - nature reserve

    Caravelle Grand Bay, Mauritius

    Chilli Drop Grand Bay, Mauritius

    20174

    Confetti Bay Grand Bay, Mauritius

    Coral Garden Grand Bay, Mauritius

    This magnificent site consists of large rock structures forming giant steps, hosting hard and soft corals. In addition to all the typical tropical fish here you'll find larger fish,including spotted eagle ray and southern stingray, nurse sharks, and green murrays;and also gourgonian fan coral is…

    Corsair Wall Grand Bay, Mauritius

    20177

    Djabeda wreck Round Island and the North Islands, Mauritius

    The Djabeda is the wreck of a Japanese fishing boat lying upright on the sandy bottom. The wreck has been damaged slightly over the years and debris can be seen strewn across the sandy floor. The site is full of king fish, moray eels, trigger fish, stone fish, lion fish, parrot fish, leaf fish and…

    Flat Island Grand Bay, Mauritius

    Poison Reef Grand Bay, Mauritius

    20183

    Stella Maru Wreck Trou Aux Biches, Mauritius

    The waters around the Mauritius are home to many easily accessible wrecks. One of the most striking wrecks is that of the Stella Maru, at Trou aux Biches on the North West coast.Resting at a depth of around 25m, the Stella Maru is an old Japanese trawler sent to a watery grave in 1987. Although sunk…
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    Stella Maru Wreck Trou Aux Biches, Mauritius

    The waters around the Mauritius are home to many easily accessible wrecks. One of the most striking wrecks is that of the Stella Maru, at Trou aux Biches on the North West coast.Resting at a depth of around 25m, the Stella Maru is an old Japanese trawler sent to a watery grave in 1987. Although sunk…

    Turtle Point Grand Bay, Mauritius

    Two big turtles were lying on the ground. We passed them and one left slowly, the other one stayed. We saw a third, smaller turtle later on.
    20187

    Water Lilly and Emily Trou Aux Biches, Mauritius

    This site is two old water barges lying at an angle to each other on a sandy bottom at a depth of 26m. The one is name 'Waterlilly' and the second one 'Emily'.The Water Lilly and Emily were sunk in 1981/1982 off the coast of Trou aux Biches in the North-West.Both wrecks are close together and can be…

    Whale rock Grand Bay, Mauritius

    Whale Rock is a large dive site with an abundance of marine life such as angel fish, butterfly fish, trigger fish, small murenes, parrots, labres and clown fish. Occasionally some of the larger species of fish can be seen such as swordfish and hammerheads.

    The Cathedral Flic-en-Flac, Mauritius

    The Cathedral offers a spectacular décor due to the topography of the place: cavities, caves, arches.This popular site is located off the Flic en Flac on the western coast of Mauritius and is definitely a "must-visit" site on your diving holiday to Mauritius.The dive begins at 18m, then drops…

    Rempart Serpent Flic-en-Flac, Mauritius

    It is easy to see how this unusual site got its name. Literally translating to "Snake Reef", this incredible rocky pocket is over 100m long. As its mesmerising blanket of seaweed bends and sways in the slow moving waters, it resembles a slow moving snake sliding across the ocean floor.Oddly barren…

    Stenopus Round Island and the North Islands, Mauritius

    An expanse of sand dotted with large blocks of rock upon which can be found immense coral formations. Around this coral angel emperors can be found along with butterfly fish and other small marine life. From time to time some of the larger species can be seen passing through such as barracuda and…

    St. Jacques Le Morne, Mauritius

    A fantastic drift dive and arguably the best dive site in Mauritius. The depth ranges from 3 to 30 meters. You start by being dropped inside the lagoon at a depth of 3-5m. It’s a drift dive so there is always current, whether it be mild current or pumping current.Once you are in the water you…

    St. Jacques Le Morne, Mauritius

    A fantastic drift dive and arguably the best dive site in Mauritius. The depth ranges from 3 to 30 meters. You start by being dropped inside the lagoon at a depth of 3-5m. It’s a drift dive so there is always current, whether it be mild current or pumping current.Once you are in the water you…

    St. Jacques Le Morne, Mauritius

    A fantastic drift dive and arguably the best dive site in Mauritius. The depth ranges from 3 to 30 meters. You start by being dropped inside the lagoon at a depth of 3-5m. It’s a drift dive so there is always current, whether it be mild current or pumping current.Once you are in the water you…

    St. Jacques Le Morne, Mauritius

    A fantastic drift dive and arguably the best dive site in Mauritius. The depth ranges from 3 to 30 meters. You start by being dropped inside the lagoon at a depth of 3-5m. It’s a drift dive so there is always current, whether it be mild current or pumping current.Once you are in the water you…

    Hoi Siong Wreck 6 Le Morne, Mauritius

    This vessel was sunk by purpose in 2003 in collaboration between the Mauritius Marine Conservation Society, the Mauritius Scuba Diving Association and the Mauritius Oceanographic Institute.Since that time Hoi Siong Wreck has become a sanctuary for marine life making diving here a unique experience.…

    Hoi Siong Wreck 6 Le Morne, Mauritius

    This vessel was sunk by purpose in 2003 in collaboration between the Mauritius Marine Conservation Society, the Mauritius Scuba Diving Association and the Mauritius Oceanographic Institute.Since that time Hoi Siong Wreck has become a sanctuary for marine life making diving here a unique experience.…
    Anemones and clowns

    Merville Patches Grand Bay, Mauritius

    Highly recommended for its islands of corals and rich flora and fauna.