Blue Bay Marine Park⚠ data unverified
Mauritius · Africa · Indian Ocean
3.8
/ 5
★★★★☆
Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.
Level Beginner
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.4
Facilities
3.2
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 20 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Best conditions in Nov–Apr
Cons
Best for
Plan your trip
$$$🛏️
Suggested stay
1–2 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$$
Developed dive town, but options are limited and prices average.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A manageable dive base with a handful of operators.
Good to know
- Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
- Accessible to Open Water divers.
- Prime season is Nov–Apr.
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Depth
3–25 m (10–82 ft)
Visibility
20 m (66 ft)
Water temp
23–28°C (73–82°F)
Current
Mild
Best season
Nov–Apr
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
5
Why go
Blue Bay Marine Park is a reef site in the Indian Ocean off Mauritius, offering coral reefs across its waters. Dives run to 25 m with around 20 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 23–28°C. Marine highlights include corals, turtles and reef fish. Best season is Nov–Apr, typically reached by boat. Best for newer divers. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
Reef
Access
Boat
Came hoping for turtles, and it delivered. The 20 m visibility kept everything sharp.
A great teaching site: the 20 m visibility and the gentle profile let newer divers build confidence.
Wasn't sure what to expect, and it completely won me over.