Mauritius – This tropical paradise of the Indian Ocean. “A drop in the ocean” It’s just a point in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Mauritius has a well-developed infrastructure and tourism industry. It hosts visiting tourists from all over the world in luxury hotels, apartments and bungalows. In addition to the beautiful long white beaches and crystal clear tropical lagoons, diving is one of the main attractions for tourists.
Excellent sea conditions and beautiful coral reefs make Mauritius a perfect place to learn to dive.
Therefore, both beginners and certified divers can be sure of safe and enjoyable dives in these perfect conditions. Especially on the northeast coast, where the lagoons and sea are protected from the trade winds, the Grand Bay and Trou aux Biches areas are home to the best tropical fish life and coral reefs. These are usually all boat dives to dive sites outside of the barrier reef. This is because barrier reefs extend almost completely around the island with breaks or passes in the reef through which ships can pass to reach the open sea. The lagoons within the barrier reefs are shallow and not suitable for diving. The sites in crystal clear waters outside the barrier reef are very specifically located and easily accessible by boat. To get the best out of your diving experience in Mauritius, it is advisable to dive with one of the accredited dive centers who will take you to the best sites and make sure you have a comfortable and safe diving experience in Mauritius.
The Mauritius Tourism Authority controls all registered dive centers and issues licenses to boat skippers and dive operators who meet the required standards. All internationally recognized diving certifications are accepted and Mauritius has become a training ground for beginner divers due to the extremely easy diving conditions.
Unlike the reefs of the Seychelles and the Maldives, the coral reefs have not been bleached or affected by ocean warming. The crystal clear water, the abundance of fish and the colorful reefs provide magnificent settings for underwater photography and filming. In the Trou aux Biches and Grand Bay areas, artificial reefs have been created by sinking shipwrecks at specific points. These wrecks, often former Japanese fishing boats, are home to an abundance of fish and coral life that create exciting dive sites and interesting backdrops for underwater photography and movies. There are no real wall dives in Mauritius. In most areas, the seabed gradually slopes down, getting deeper as you get further from the barrier reef. Therefore, most dive sites have a bottom at a reasonable depth, making diving for beginners and experienced divers safer and less stressful. However, there are little ledge-like blobs at some of the sites that create a very interesting giant rock structure that is home to larger fish life, coral gorgonians, some soft corals, and in places black coral.
The whole of Mauritius is really a very safe and interesting place for a diving holiday. There is something for everyone.
If you are looking for a quality diving holiday in an ‘island paradise’, come to Dive Mauritius.