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Discover the beauty and tranquility of diving in Mauritius

Tucked away like an emerald gem in the warmth of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is a small East African country full of natural beauty. Those who know of this isolated island call it “heaven on earth,“ and for a good reason. Warm, crystal-clear water surrounds the lush, mountainous interior of Mauritius. Diving in Mauritius is unmatched. With coral reefs surrounding the entire island, there is no shortage of dive sites to explore. Shoals of colorful fish swim amongst the healthy reef while sharks like bulls, grey, and whitetips patrol around the open blue. After a fantastic morning of diving in Mauritius, you can explore the waterfall-filled jungles or bask in the sun on a secluded white sand beach. Come find peace and tranquility on the island of Mauritius today!

Divesites

SeaUrchin Diving Center, 90502 Flic en Flac

Aquarium (★4.3)

Between 5 and 20 meters, this site is ideal for beginners due to its shallow depth and multitude of colorful reef fish living there. This site is accessed via a boat entry.

SeaUrchin Diving Center, 90502 Flic en Flac

Big Rock, Mauritius (★4.6)

Big Rock is a beautiful drift drive, easily accessible for any qualified diver offering an architecture for a deeper dive (26m max) or a shallower dive (20m Max).

SeaUrchin Diving Center Mauritius, 90502 Flic en Flac

Canon (★4.1)

Nice reef along a sand bank hiding small and big in the corals as well as in the sand between 11 and 20 mts, ideal for training and open water levels

SeaUrchin Diving Center, 90502 Flic en Flac

La Cathédrale (★4.3)

Only five minutes from the port of Flic en Flac is the most famous dive site in Mauritius, the Cathedral. A dive site for the experienced diver, the combination of grotto, cave, and fireplace make this dive site so unique. The max. depth is 28 m.

SeaUrchin Diving Center, 90502 Flic en Flac

KeiSei 113, Wreck (★4.7)

Wreck of an old fishing boat sunk for scuba diving specifically at 35 mts, which makes it a beautiful artificial reef since the 1980s.

SeaUrchin Diving Center Mauritius, 90502 Flic en Flac

L’Eveillé (★3.8)

L`Eveillé: proposes a very pleasant diving experience alongside a drop-off including a small arch at 25m. L’Eveillé can be combined with another diving site called “Tokata,” an anemone garden situated in the direct vicinity.

SeaUrchin Diving Center Mauritius, 90502 Flic en Flac

Swiss Drop (★4.5)

Falling, between 14 and 25 mts, passage of cavities. In case of current very nice drift dive. Accessible from the Open Water level by staying on the top of the plateau.

SeaUrchin Diving Center Mauritius, 90502 Flic en Flac

Snake Reef, Mauritius (★4.6)

A flat reef in the middle of a snake-shaped sandbank, nothing special at first glance... Don't be mistaken, this is the richest place in marine fauna of the region.

SeaUrchin Diving Center Mauritius, 90502 Flic en Flac

Sweet Lips (★4.3)

This site is composed of two pieces of reef separated by a sand bank. With a depth of 17 mts, the profile of this site is relatively easy. So it is good for beginners and marco photographers.

SeaUrchin Diving Center, 90502 Flic en Flac

Tug 2, Wreck (★4.7)

Wreck of a former tugboat that worked in the port of Port Louis, sunk in the 1980s for scuba diving, at only 19 mts. Lost of life as on all artificial reefs.