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Your Ultimate Guide to Diving Courses in Mauritius
- Are you looking to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the phenomenal world beneath the waves?
- Do you want to improve your diving skills, gain more safety while diving, and experience exciting adventures in amazing diving sites?
If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then Mauritius is the perfect place for you to take a diving course and enjoy amazing dives!
In Mauritius you are sure to find both beginners and advanced diving courses to fulfill all these wishes.
Mauritius Attractions offers a vast selection of dive courses in Mauritius, which are given in French, English and German (it is also possible to arrange courses in other languages upon request - minimum number of participants is required).
Now you can experience Scuba Diving in Mauritius, with Mauritius’ friendliest and the most professional Dive Center.
Which Diving Courses Are Available in Mauritius?
Mauritius offers diving certifications through two major international organisations:
- PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors)
- CMAS (Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques)
Both systems include training for beginners, progression into advanced levels, and a wide range of specialty courses such as Deep Diver, Underwater Navigator, Nitrox Diver, Night Diver and more.
PADI vs CMAS: What’s the Difference?
PADI
PADI is the world’s largest recreational diving organisation. Courses are modular, approachable and perfect for beginners or holiday divers. Each step builds on the previous one, making it easy to progress gradually.
Popular PADI options in Mauritius include:
- PADI Discover Diving - Tamarin
- PADI Junior Open Water Diver - Flic en Flac
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver - Grand Baie
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver - Pereybere
CMAS
CMAS follows a star-based progression system and tends to be more technically focused, appealing to divers who enjoy structured skill development. CMAS qualifications are well-recognised worldwide and include recreational, snorkel and instructor-level pathways.
DETAILED COURSE LISTS
PADI Recreational Diving Certifications
- Skin Diver (Snorkelling)
- Junior Scuba Diver
- Scuba Diver
- Junior Open Water Diver
- Open Water Diver
- National Geographic Diver
- Adventure Diver
- Advanced Open Water Diver
- Rescue Diver
- Specialty Courses
- Master Scuba Diver
PADI Specialty Courses
Examples include:
- Altitude Diver
- Boat Diver
- Cavern Diver
- Deep Diver
- Digital Underwater Photographer
- Diver Propulsion Vehicle
- Drift Diver
- Dry Suit Diver
- Emergency Oxygen Provider
- Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver
- Equipment Specialist
- Ice Diver
- Multilevel Diver
- Night Diver
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- Project AWARE Courses (Coral Reef Conservation, Fish Identification)
- Search and Recovery
- Semiclosed Rebreather
- Underwater Naturalist
- Underwater Navigator
- Underwater Photographer
- Underwater Videographer
- Wreck Diver
CMAS Scuba Diving Certifications
- CMAS Scuba Diver (limited depth)
- CMAS 1 Star - Open Water Diver
- CMAS 2 Star - Able to supervise a diving group
- CMAS 3 Star - Supervisor of a diving project
CMAS Snorkel Diver Certifications
- 1 Star - Snorkel Diver
- 2 Star - Snorkel Diver
- 3 Star - Snorkel Diver
CMAS Instructor Certifications
- 1 Star - Certifies up to 1 Star Diver
- 2 Star - Certifies up to 1 Star Instructor
- 3 Star - Certifies up to 2 Star Instructor (Course Director)
- Nitrox Instructor / Confirmed Nitrox Instructor
- Photo Instructor Level I
- Cave Diver Instructor Level II
- Marine Science Instructor Level I
- Apnea Instructor
- Rebreather Instructor
CMAS Specialty Certifications
- Basic Nitrox Diver
- Advanced Nitrox Diver
- Night Diving
- Search and Recovery
- Photographer Level III
- Cave Diver Level II
- Marine Science Level I
- Rebreather Diver
CMAS Apnea (Free-Diving)
- Apnea Level I
- Apnea Level II
- Apnea Level III
Ready to Take the Plunge?
Mauritius offers safe conditions, excellent teaching environments and a wide variety of dive sites - making it an ideal place to learn, improve or explore new skills underwater. Whether you’re taking your first step or planning a full certification pathway, you’ll find supportive instructors and beautiful marine life waiting just below the surface.
For a broader look at the island’s underwater experiences, you can also explore Diving in Mauritius, or plan your trip with the Mauritius Tour Package Planner.
