Diving and snorkeling paradise

For those who enjoy scuba diving and snorkeling, Mauritius is a veritable paradise. Those blues are already breathtaking above the water, but once your goggles are below the surface, an underwater metropolis in crystal clarity opens up to you. You're sure to be diving into the ocean every day given the island's year-round hot and humid atmosphere. With over 50 different varieties of coral, great visibility, and a wide range of exotic fish, Blue Bay Marine Park on the South East coast is a must-see. Mangroves and patches of seagrass, which are vital habitats that give the local ecosystems life, are also found in the park. You may still see the stunning, colorful aquatic scenery from a glass-bottom boat if you don't want to get wet.

Ile aux Cerfs is a serene lagoon with shallow water that is fantastic for snorkeling and is kid-friendly. The longest stretch of beautiful white sand on the island, Flic en Flac beach is a must-see, and the seas are home to an abundance of marine life. This is why "The Cathedral," a cavern and cave system, is a well-known dive spot and is located in Flic en Flac! For those with more experience, Le Morne is home to the incredible St. Jacques drift dive, where the current will carry you from a shallow lagoon through a channel in the reef to open water. Grand Bay has over a dozen sites with gorgeous coral reefs that are suitable for beginning divers.