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Your Guide to Mauritius' Best Dive Spots
Mauritius is a dream destination for scuba divers, offering some of the world’s most stunning coral reefs and diverse marine life. Beneath the crystal-clear waters, vibrant fish, rich ecosystems, and historic wrecks await, making it a must-visit for both beginner and experienced divers alike.
Best Time to Dive:
- October to March/April: Ideal for warm waters, clear visibility, and abundant marine life.
- Avoid Cyclone Season: Best diving conditions are from October to December and March to April.
Top Dive Locations:
- West & Northwest Coasts: Perfect for vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life.
- Offshore Islands (North): Great for drift dives and larger marine species.
1. Djabeda Wreck on Coin de Mire Island
The Djabeda Wreck, sunk in 1998, lies just off Coin de Mire Island. This 44-meter Japanese fishing boat, standing upright at 34 meters deep, has become a vibrant underwater habitat covered in soft pink coral.
It’s a magnet for marine life, home to schools of fish, moray eels, triggerfish, lionfish, parrotfish, and more. Occasionally, barracudas, stingrays, and dolphins make an appearance, making this wreck one of the most captivating dive sites in the north.
2. St. Jacques - Le Morne
St. Jacques is an exhilarating drift dive, widely regarded as one of the best in southern Mauritius. With depths ranging from 5m/16ft to 30m/98ft, the site features varying currents, from mild to strong, making it suitable for advanced divers only.
As you drift, you’ll reach a “cathedral” of rocks, the perfect place to pause and spot grey reef sharks - often in numbers between 3 and 15. Along the way, look out for turtles, eagle rays, stingrays, and big game fish.
After passing through the channel, you can explore either the left or right wall, both rich with marine life, including white-tip reef sharks, morays, trevally, nudibranchs, lionfish, and vibrant coral and anemone gardens.
3. The Cathedral - Lanai
The Cathedral is a stunning dive site, perfect for photography lovers. Its dramatic topography features grand caverns, caves, and arches, creating an unforgettable underwater landscape. To reach the sandy ocean floor, divers descend to 30 meters, the deepest point of the site.
The waters here are teeming with marine life, including angelfish, wrasse, clownfish, and groupers. Keep an eye out for moray eels and hidden crustaceans, often tucked away in the coral crevices.
4. Stella Maru Wreck - Trou aux Biches
The Stella Maru wreck, located off Mauritius' north-west coast, is a standout dive site. This Japanese trawler sank in 1987 and is now an easily accessible spot, home to rich marine life.
The wreck shelters two giant moray eels, one of which lives in its chimneys. Divers can also spot octopuses, barracuda, leaf scorpionfish, shellfish, and domino damsels. With its abundant wildlife and striking structure, Stella Maru is a must-visit for underwater photographers and an ever-evolving site to explore.
5. Water Lily and Emily Wrecks - Trou Aux Biches
The Water Lily and Emily wrecks, lying at a depth of 26m/85ft, are two sunken barges from 1981 and 1982. Positioned near each other on the sandy bottom, they can be explored in a single dive.
This site is teeming with marine life, including vibrant fish and moray eels. Accessible to advanced divers, it offers a unique and captivating dive experience. Curious to explore these incredible spots yourself? Check out our Diving Experiences & Courses in Mauritius!
