Mauritius, one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, is an island ideally situated in the Indian Ocean to the west of the African continent. Needless to say, it attracts a huge number of tourists every year and consistently ranks among the best exotic destinations in the world. It is widely known for the beauty of its beaches, its magnificent seas, and a multicultural population where the majority of locals are fluent in both English and French.
However, Mauritius is not just about lying around on the beach and tanning while marveling at the incredible views one can get from the beach, especially at sunset. Indeed, Mauritius is also known as one of the best places for diving. It is one of those few places where both beginners and experts can find perfect sites. This is quite surprising as the island of Mauritius is actually very small but, in spite of this, there is a huge difference in the types of diving sites all around the island. This articles list the top 3 diving sites in Mauritius.
Stella Maru
Stella Maru, which is located in Trou aux Biches, a town in the north part of Mauritius, is usually heralded as the finest diving spot in the island. This is in great part due to the coral reefs that protect the area and also enable it to offer the most striking collection of flora and fauna around the island. It is also worth noting that the Stella Maru is actually a Japanese ship that was wrecked while making its way to Mauritius as part of a trade deal.
The Cathedral
Ideally located off Flic en Flac, one the finest beaches in Mauritius, The Cathedral is the perfect dive site for those who really enjoy exploring the sea while mingling with the most diverse marine animals. Unfortunately, this Mauritius dive site is not really recommended to beginners, but if you are a bit experienced in diving, you should have absolutely no problem diving in the area. The Cathedral is moreover known for the large number of shrimp and crayfish that seemingly never wants to leave the area alone.
Rempart Serpent
As the last part of its name implies, the diving site Rempart Serpent (where the second word literally translated to Snake) feels like a snake as it is over 100 meters long and is very rocky. As such, this Rempart Serpent diving site in Mauritius is exclusively reserved for experts. If you are not experienced enough, you should stay away from this site, as it can be difficult navigating through its rocky patches. However, many hotels do organize trips to this area with a qualified diving expert and it is recommended to check with the latter if you can explore the area as it is simply incredible.
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