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.
Destination guide
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
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
| Month | Temperature |
|---|---|
| January | 27 °C |
| February | 28 °C |
| March | 28 °C |
| April | 27 °C |
| May | 26 °C |
| June | 24 °C |
| July | 23 °C |
| August | 23 °C |
| September | 23 °C |
| October | 24 °C |
| November | 25 °C |
| December | 27 °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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