Scuba Diving in Mauritius

Explore 48 dive sites and 28 dive centres in Mauritius. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Mauritius Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 48 dive sites, 28 dive centres, 486 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Mauritius

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Mauritius

The best months to dive in Mauritius are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 28.3°C
  • February: Great, water 28.3°C
  • March: Great, water 28.3°C
  • April: Great, water 28.3°C
  • May: Great, water 28.3°C
  • June: Great, water 28.3°C
  • July: Great, water 28.3°C
  • August: Great, water 28.3°C
  • September: Great, water 28.3°C
  • October: Great, water 28.3°C
  • November: Great, water 28.3°C
  • December: Great, water 28.3°C

Recommended Packing List for Mauritius

Based on average water temperature of 28.3°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions