Dive sites in Mauritius

Located off the northwest coast of Mauritius near Mont Choisy, 3 Anchors takes its name from historical maritime relics embedded along a sandy seabed interspersed with coral bommies. Divers navigate between coral outcrops and wide sand patches where historical naval anchors have encrusted over decades, creating artificial micro-habitats for diverse reef creatures.

Located along the eastern barrier reef of Mauritius, this channel connects the shallow coastal lagoon to the open Indian Ocean. Tidal water moving through the cut produces a high-energy drift dive characterized by rugged canyon walls, sand corridors, and rocky ledges where pelagic species congregate.

Caravelle sits off the northern coast of Mauritius, featuring a rocky reef plateau that gives way to dramatic basalt boulders, coral formations, and sand channels. Pelagic fish patrol the deeper fringes while honeycomb morays and triggerfish claim crevices across the volcanic reef structure.

Set along the sheltered southern coastline of Coin de Mire, Confetti Bay features a gradual reef slope transitioning into soft white sand. Gentle conditions and abundant sunlight allow hard and soft corals to thrive across scattered bommies. Colorful reef fish congregate around the coral patches, while macro life hides among the rocky crevices.

Resting upright on the sandy seabed off Coin de Mire, this sunken Japanese fishing boat serves as a thriving artificial reef. Soft corals and sea whips encrust the hull, while the mast and wheelhouse attract pelagic wanderers and resident reef predators.

Located off the western coast near Flic-en-Flac, this cavern formation resembles a gothic cathedral underwater. Divers descend alongside sheer volcanic rock faces before entering a spacious chamber lit by natural light streaming through fractures overhead. The route winds through arches, swim-throughs, and chimneys opening onto an expansive sandy shelf.

Located off the northern coast of Mauritius, Lost Anchor (also known locally as L'Ancre Perdue) centers on an imposing historical ship anchor resting upright against a deep reef formation. Divers descend onto a coral plateau dominated by large green branching coral trees and expansive gorgonian fans. Pelagic species frequently sweep past the structure from the open ocean, while morays and crustaceans shelter among the heavy chain links and nearby crevices.

Located off the northwest coast of Mauritius, Poison Reef owes its name to the high concentration of venomous bottom-dwellers that blend into the surrounding hard corals. The topography features a low-profile reef interspersed with sandy gullies and scattered coral heads, providing sheltered niches for cryptic marine fauna. Divers navigate gentle slopes where careful buoyancy control is essential to avoid brushing against well-camouflaged predators.

Sunk deliberately in 1987 as an artificial reef off the northwest coast of Mauritius, this Japanese trawler sits upright on a flat sandy seabed. Algae, soft corals, and sea anemones encrust the hull and superstructure, providing shelter for reef predators. Divers can inspect the exterior deck hardware and wheelhouse, while open holds allow ambient light to illuminate the interior compartments.