Scuba diving and snorkeling South

This excellent center is run by Mukesh Buldewa, who also manages several other clubs around the island. Open to PADI and CMAS divers, it offers serious training in these two schools, as well as explorations of all the surrounding sites. Children are welcome from the age of 7. For freediving enthusiasts, the club also offers introductory snorkeling courses. Another nearby branch is located at the Peninsula Bay Resort in Blue Bay, under the name Blue World Explorer Mauritius - www.blueworldexplorer.com

It's the only diving club in this part of Mauritius, open to all, including hotels in the area. Well-equipped, it offers all PADI, SSI and CMAS courses from age 7, as well as first dives, day and night dives and snorkeling courses. Instructors are highly qualified and well-informed. Other branches of the same group (same rates, same services) in the west at Flic en Flac at the Hotel Anelia and in the east at Solana Beach.

With over 20 years' experience, this 5-star PADI diving club guarantees a high level of safety and attentive, quality service (equipment supplied, tanks carried, boat just a stone's throw from the center, etc.). Managed by a team of enthusiasts (3 instructors and 1 Divemaster), it offers PADI training for all levels and CMAS up to level 2, as well as superb recreational dives at nearby sites, and underwater photography. Bonus: non-diving guides can take advantage of the hotel's facilities (pool, deckchairs).