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This reliable and quality club is affiliated to CMAS and PADI and offers a wide variety of training and services, including for children. At the helm is the friendly Vellin Bhurtun, a former resuscitation nurse and great traveller, with more than thirty years of experience in the discipline. Vellin agrees to go out to sea for one person and never takes more than six divers per outing. Baptisms, island dives and night dives, with or without nitrox, are therefore carried out in complete safety, without it being "the factory". A good address.

It's one of Mauritius's leading cruise operators, and has been operating for years in all parts of the island: from Grand Baie to Gabriel Islet (north); from Trou d'Eau Douce (east) or Mahébourg (southeast) to Ile aux Cerfs; from Rivière Noire to the southwest lagoon. In the latter region, as in Mahébourg, we sail on the spacious Harris Wilsons, legendary boats! Each outing is punctuated by swimming, snorkeling, lounging and a BBQ lunch on board. Sunset cruises are also available in the north and southwest.

Friends divers, here is a mythical club created by the very popular Hugues Vitry, diving virtuoso and specialist in underwater photography, who, in addition to the classics, can concoct tailor-made trips, in particular to meet morays or sperm whales. To supervise you, several instructors, including Hugues when he is there, a CMAS 3-star instructor also affiliated to the French diving federation (FFESSM). Dives for all levels from 8 years old, training up to level IV, exploration of technical sites, safaris (2 dives and lunch), freediving, etc.

This company specializes in unique and/or exclusive (i.e. privatized and upmarket) sea excursions.

Well-known in Mauritius for its submarine excursions, it is the only company in the Indian Ocean - and one of the very few in the world - to market this extraordinary atypical activity, offering the opportunity to realize a Jules Verne fantasy! Duration of the expedition: just over an hour, not including the 15-minute boat ride to a large trawler from which the captain and crew help future passengers into the boat: a 10-person submarine with one porthole per participant. Then begins the incredible 40-minute dive out of this world, the sensations of which we won't reveal, to leave everyone the pleasure of discovery. Three sites are usually visited at depths of over 30 meters: a coral mass rich in fish, an authentic wreck as in our explorers' dreams, and a mercy anchor probably dating from the ^17th century. A magical experience!

Another unique activity in the world, invented by Blue Safari, which has exclusive rights to it: the underwater scooter. Although original, the concept is simple: an aquatic scooter covered by a large, transparent, panoramic dome under which you can breathe freely without a passenger. Steering is via a simple steering wheel and accelerator pedal. The machines, certified by safety classification societies, can each accommodate 2 people seated one behind the other, for rides in groups of 5 scooters under the watchful eye of 2 diver-accompanist guides. As with our submarine excursions, the activity begins with a boat transfer to the operating barge from which the immersion takes place. The depth is less than 3 metres, which is more than enough to see fish in Mauritius, especially as the experience of the scooter itself and the wildly unprecedented nature of the machine are just as attractive as the marine beauties!

More classically, but with the same concern for quality and service, Blue Safari also offers exclusive, fully à la carte outings (quotations on request) by motorboat or monohull for up to 6 people (ideally 2 or 4 on the sailboat). The company also has a superb catamaran that can be privatized for up to 22 people - day, sunset, dinner and even overnight stay(s) on request for a few people (4 fully-equipped cabins, skipper, cook).

Known as the White Wolf, Cap Malheureux personality Martial La Mouette and his wife Tina offer a day's cruise to Ile Plate in a small, friendly group, far removed from mass tourism. Departure at 9 a.m. aboard a motorboat for 1 hour of fast sailing. As soon as you arrive on the island, the bar opens its doors. Here you can cool off, swim, snorkel and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by Tina. We return to the shore after the other boats have left, so we're the last ones on the island! Local.

From the company that developed the concept in Mauritius comes one of the island's most unusual activities: underwater walking, or a 3-meter-deep stroll in a diving helmet. Accessible to all, the activity is as much about fun (Instagram photos galore) as it is about discovering the seabed, especially as the fish, regularly fed, arrive by the dozens! The excursion lasts around 60 to 80 minutes, 30 of which are spent underwater after a gentle dip from an offshore platform.

A pioneer in the introduction of kitesurfing to Mauritius, Nico Kux, a well-known kitesurfer on the island, has always run this high-quality, human-scale center, affiliated to the IKO. Private lessons are favored here, except for experienced kitesurfers. Top site with ideal lagoon depth for all levels, especially beginners. Also tow foil lessons (foil towed by a boat to learn) for wingfoil students on windless days. Access to the club and the pretty stretch of beach for accompanying adults. Reservations recommended.

Nice character that Thierry who did not hesitate to accomplish the equivalent of half a world tour to convey his dear boat from Pornic to Mauritius! There, our Captain Haddock or his son concocts, for 6 to 7 people maximum, cruises outside the busy maritime routes on a retractable keel sailing boat for the lagoon. As soon as you are on the pontoon, you are introduced to the rudiments of navigation: reading a nautical chart, hoisting the sails... Then follows a day of cruising with snorkelling, lounging and a barbecue lunch on board.

Unique, Groove Boat is a one-of-a-kind bar, restaurant and dance floor, with room for up to 120 people on board. A 100^m2 room with a sophisticated sound system and a more lounge-like upper-deck bar offer an overall quality experience: good sound, good bands, a fine selection of food and beverages. Day cruises (Coin de Mire, Ile Plate) with occasional live jazz; Sunshine in a glass - sunset cruise into the evening with DJ, etc. See the program on Facebook or Instagram.

A special mention for this ultra-practical platform, which has the genius of bringing together, on a single site, the best offers for cruises to the four corners of Mauritius, with additional services such as transfers. Well-organized, the platform offers a demanding selection of the best service providers for classic day cruises or more exclusive outings - Sunset Cruise, multi-night cruises, privatization of catamarans or speedboats, and so on.

Created by a couple of French divers, this center is managed in a European way. Certified Scubapro, it benefits from new equipment renewed every two years. All the PADI and SSI training courses are offered and the club is also affiliated to the French diving federation. In addition to morning and afternoon trips, the center organizes day safaris with snorkeling sessions for non-divers.

The center also offers accommodation + diving packages, and private cruises on a luxury catamaran with 4 cabins.

Created by Reef Conservation, an association for the protection of marine ecosystems, this nautical trail, the only one of its kind in Mauritius, was built in the heart of the Voluntary Conservation Zone of Anse la Raie. Chosen by and for the community (fishermen, inhabitants, tourist operators, NGOs...), it consists in closing a part of the lagoon to fishing in order to limit the degradation of the coral reef and to fight against the decrease of the marine biodiversity. In exchange, local fishermen are authorized, after having followed a specific training and for a small contribution for the journey, to take travelers to the site of the protected area. This is located 10 minutes by boat from the coast, in a very quiet area inside the lagoon. There, a signposted path enamelled with didactic panels has been set up under water. Equipped with a snorkel mask, you can walk the 250 meters of this interesting and curious circuit, which lasts no more than 20 minutes. Ideal to sensitize children to the importance of nature protection, this original excursion is also a way to get involved in local life, to meet fishermen and to participate in the preservation of the Mauritian lagoon.

If you are lucky enough to stay at the Lagoon Attitude, one of the very first hotels in Mauritius to have committed to responsible and sustainable tourism through its Positive Impact charter, you can extend the dive with a visit to the Marine Discovery Center, an educational center dedicated to the protection of the lagoon.

Located in the heart of the Maritim hotel and its huge range of activities, this fine club, open to all, offers various types of diving (including wreck diving), the full PADI course curriculum and packages for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Services are of the highest quality (with the emphasis on safety), Scubapro equipment is regularly renewed, and a shuttle bus takes divers within a 5 km radius. In general, 2 dives are offered per day: one at 9am, the other at 1pm. Training courses are also available for children and the disabled.

The Seabob is a submersible watercraft that's versatile, stylish, quiet and environmentally friendly (100% electric). It's one of the best ways to discover the lagoon in a fun way! Relaxed in snorkeling mode or intense in sporty driving mode in the water, you can reach impressive speeds of 20 km/h. Like a dolphin, you enter a new dimension as you explore the seabed at depths of up to 2.50 m. With its individually adjustable power, Seabob is accessible to everyone aged 8 and over, and takes less than 2 minutes to master.

This new luxury boat company combines the art of ocean cruising and fishing with the art of good food. Owner of an Italian delicatessen and the Botteghita restaurant in Grand Baie, the company takes great care to ensure that what is put on the plate is tasty during motorboat outings (notably to Islet Bernache and its mangroves, the most popular trip) or big-game fishing trips (beautiful boat with upper pontoon for up to 16 people, including a maximum of 8 fishermen). You'll be well looked after by Curtis, the super-professional skipper, and his team.

Supervised by Wildwind, a leading reference brand in Europe, it is the only real sailing school in Mauritius, the only place on the island off the hotel where it is possible to rent boats and take courses to European standards to learn, progress, improve. The center offers the best guarantees of safety and a high level of education, in addition to recent and high-quality equipment, in addition to a new and high-quality equipment adapted to each level. floats and catamarans of different sizes, windsurfing boards, stand up paddle… Right before, the lagoon offers excellent navigation conditions throughout the year: depth and regular winds - which is far from the case everywhere in Mauritius where water is sometimes low and corals cut. Sessions in the heart of the bay for beginners and beautiful seams on the high seas for the confirmed (just across front allowing to exit the lagoon), under the permanent supervision of French instructors trained to the Wildwind standards. Also: classes for children from 8 years of age, equipment for rent and regatta from time to time. 

This French diving school is renowned for the quality of its services and the diversity of its formulas and training courses (CMAS, FFESSM, PADI, SSI, etc.). From snorkeling in the lagoon to shark safaris or dives in very deep waters (TEK technical training), the experienced and highly professional team adapts to everyone's needs, favoring small groups for a more personalized service and maximum safety. All levels are catered for: from beginner to professional, and the center also trains children aged 8 and over. Equipment supplied.

The Seabob is a submersible watercraft that's versatile, stylish, quiet and environmentally friendly (100% electric). It's one of the best ways to discover the lagoon in a fun way! Relaxed in snorkeling mode or intense in sporty driving mode in the water, you can reach impressive speeds of 20 km/h. Like a dolphin, you enter a new dimension as you explore the seabed at depths of up to 2.50 m. With its individually adjustable power, Seabob is accessible to everyone aged 8 and over, and takes less than 2 minutes to master.