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Mauritius: The West

Underwater caves and colourful drop-offs

Underwater caveMoray eelsDrop-off

Mauritius: The West — Underwater caves and colourful drop-offs. This destination suits intermediate-level divers and is aimed mainly at those looking for encounters with marine life.

Dive centres are open from November to April. During this period the water is between 25 and 28 °C; over the year it ranges from 23 to 28 °C.

Must-dive sites include: La Cathédrale (Flic-en-Flac), Kei Sei 113, Rempart Serpent.

At a glance

Recommended level
intermediate
Focus
Wildlife
Water
23–28 °C
Dive centres open
November – April
Indicative budget
2 190€

Indicative trip budget, paid directly to providers (flight, hotel, dive centre)

Dive sites

La Cathédrale (Flic-en-Flac)

Arches and caverns down to 30 m, one of the island's most renowned sites.

Marine life & flora: Lobsters, moray eels, angelfish, groupers.

Kei Sei 113

Japanese wreck lying between 35 and 40 m, reserved for experienced divers.

Marine life & flora: Moray eels, lobsters, lionfish.

Rempart Serpent

Pinnacles snaking along at around 20 m, off Flic-en-Flac.

Marine life & flora: Stonefish, rays, moray eels.

Water temperature month by month

MonthTemperature
January27 °C
February28 °C
March28 °C
April27 °C
May26 °C
June24 °C
July23 °C
August23 °C
September23 °C
October24 °C
November25 °C
December27 °C

With Polipia you join a group of 8 divers matched by affinity. The matchmaking fee is only due once your group is confirmed.

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