Scuba diving locations in Mauritius:

• The west coast as, due to strong currents and the south-easterly trade winds, the south coast and several parts of the east coast can be quite rough. A fringing reef lies a few hundred metres out to sea, within which the water is calm.

When to scuba dive in Mauritius:

The water is warm all year, but there is a risk of cyclones from November to April.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Mauritius:

• The Cathedral, near Flic en Flac, is a huge, partially lit cave which can be reached through a small opening, 35 metres down a steep coral-encrusted wall.
• The wreck of the Sirius, which was a 19th century British frigate, is filled with marine life.
• Baie Aux Requins off Cap Malheureux, has numerous bull sharks.
• Rempart Serpent hosts a large number of several species of morays, lionfishes, stone fishes and more.

The best spots to snorkel in Mauritius:

There are numerous good areas around Flic en Flac with easy access and beautiful sights.

Fun scuba facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: Mauritian rupee (MUT)
• Population: is about 1,300,000 (2008)
• Time Zone: MUT (GMT+4)
• Main languages spoken: English, Mauritian Creole, French, Rodriguan Creole ## Diveable overseas territories:

Mauritian diving federations:

MAURITIAN SCUBA DIVING ASSOCIATION (MSDA) is a member of Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS)

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

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