Snorkeling & freediving in Mauritius

Snorkeling & freediving in Mauritius offers some easy to access coral reefs in shallow water with a variety of fish. Like almost anywhere else in the world, also some coral reefs in Mauritius have already died or are in a bad shape due to climate change.

1. Blue Bay outskirts: At -20.446390, 57.717589, next to Blue Bay, right in front of a hotel, a stunning, large (approx. 300 x 300m wide) relativly new and healthy coral reef starts just 10m from the beach. The water is shallow (about 1.5m), an adult can stand almost anywhere on the sea floor. You'll see colorful corals and swarms of small fish. At low tide it becomes a maze, because the corals reach almost the water surface. You can access the reef by swimming of walking from the "Blue Bay" beach.
2. Blue Bay central: At -20.444893, 57.710291 is the actual Blue Bay (former) reef. Most corals here have already died. But you can still see some corals and swarms of larger fish, for example approx. 1-1.5m long trumpet fish. The water here is approx. 6m deep. You can reach the reef by first walking to the west end of the Blue Bay beach and then swim, or by booking a boat tour right on the beach.
3. Le Morne north end: At -20.434256, 57.320428, you can find a stretch of corals along the beach in shallow water. You can reach either by boat or a long walk from the beach of Le Morne.
4. Le Morne west: Around -20.451576, 57.311817, following the straight beachline and looking for sea grass, you can sometimes find turtles.
5. Trou aux Biches: At -20.037121, 57.541782 and along the beach to the north, you can find corals and fish. There are several access points along the beach.