Batfish Wall at Snake Island
This stunning Batfish Wall at Snake Island features a variety of life and unspoiled reefs, with visibility up to 50 meters. The name of the diving site comes from the large schools of friendly Batfish (Platax) that follow divers during their dive. The wall may be dived at depths of 18 meters, 30 meters, or 50 meters, making it appropriate for divers of all levels. This is regarded as one of Mauritius' best diving spots.
The Batfish Wall at Snake Island is only a short boat trip from Departure Bay and has a cliff that drops to more than 500 feet in depth. Before you go down the wall, be sure you have complete control of your buoyancy! The wall itself is brimming with marine life, with vertical fields of shiny white Plumose Anemones standing out.
Many fish prefer to congregate against the wall or in the nooks and crannies. Large Ling Cod and Cabezon are frequent visitors to this location. Simply tie up at the buoy on Snake Island's Nanaimo side and go straight away from the island.
The wall itself is gentle at first, but as you descend down 50 feet or more, you'll be confident of your buoyancy. You might want to schedule two dives at this fantastic dive site, since there is enough to see no matter what depth profile you select.
