Dive Passion Mauritius - Flic en Flac & West Coast
The team at Dive Passion Mauritius truly stand out on the west coast, especially if you’re looking for that friendly, experienced vibe you just don't always find. Ben Cadet, the owner, has been diving these waters for decades, and that local knowledge, that genuine passion, really shines through. We love that they focus on smaller groups, meaning you’re not just another diver in a crowded boat. If you appreciate a personal touch and want to feel like you're diving with mates who really know the reefs, this is your place. They’re based right there in Flic en Flac, making access to some of the west’s best sites a breeze. We’ve had some fantastic dives with them on the St. Jacques wreck, where the resident moray eels are practically pets, and the reef sharks cruise by with an almost casual air. Our favourite, though, has to be the Cathedral; diving through those swim-throughs, sunlight filtering down, feels like exploring an ancient, submerged temple. Ben and his crew have a knack for finding the smaller stuff too – nudibranchs we'd have certainly missed, scorpionfish perfectly camouflaged against the coral. They’re PADI 5 Star, so whether you’re learning to blow bubbles or looking to expand your skills, you’re in good hands. Just tell them we sent you.
- Location
- Flic en Flac & West Coast, Mauritius, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- -20.195730, 57.777330
- Phone
- +230 5856 5527
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.divepassionmauritius.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:22674]
- Address
- c/o The Residence Hotel, Belle Mare, Mauritius
Dive Sites Near Dive Passion Mauritius
Dive Passion Mauritius provides access to 15 dive sites in Flic en Flac & West Coast.
- Aqua BASE
- Aquarium (reef)
- Aquarium (reef)
- Bambous (reef)
- Bambous (wall)
- BASE Diving
- Bassin Verde (reef)
- Bassin Verde (reef)
- Batterie (reef)
- Batterie (pinnacle)
- Big Rock, Mauritius (drift)
- Big Rock, Mauritius (cave)
- Canal Trazar
- Canon (wall)
- Cathedral - 18-28m (cave)
Other Dive Centres in Flic en Flac & West Coast
- Bigorno Diving Centre LTD - PADI, SSI
- Blues Diving Centre - ["PADI"]
- Blue World Explorer Adventures - ["PADI"]
- Crystal Divers Mauritius - ["PADI"]
- Crystal Diving - ["PADI"]
- Dive Drem Divers Mauritius
- Dive Spirit Mauritius - ["PADI"]
- Diving World Victoria - ["PADI"]
- Dodo Divers - PADI, SDI, TDI, GUE
- Emperator Diving Center - ["PADI"]
Best Time to Dive in Flic en Flac & West Coast
The warmest water temperatures in Flic en Flac & West Coast occur in January, averaging 28.0°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.0°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.0°C (air: 27.0°C)
- February: 28.0°C (air: 27.2°C)
- March: 28.0°C (air: 27.0°C)
- April: 28.0°C (air: 26.3°C)
- May: 28.0°C (air: 25.0°C)
- June: 28.0°C (air: 23.2°C)
- July: 28.0°C (air: 22.5°C)
- August: 28.0°C (air: 22.5°C)
- September: 28.0°C (air: 23.2°C)
- October: 28.0°C (air: 24.3°C)
- November: 28.0°C (air: 25.4°C)
- December: 28.0°C (air: 26.7°C)
Marine Life in Flic en Flac & West Coast
Home to 453 recorded species including 314 reef fish, 71 hard corals, 14 sea snails & nudibranchs, 12 sharks & rays, 11 seagrass & algae, 8 whales & dolphins.
Notable Marine Life
- Tuna (Thunnus alalunga) - Reef Fish
- Coral Blenny (Istiblennius edentulus) - Reef Fish
- Blackspotted Rockskipper (Entomacrodus striatus) - Reef Fish
- loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
- Staghorn coral (Acropora austera) - Hard Corals
- Manini (Acanthurus triostegus) - Reef Fish
- Humpbacked conch (Gibberulus gibberulus) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
- Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
- Small-eyed Squirrelfish (Myripristis murdjan) - Reef Fish
- Humphead Unicornfish (Naso unicornis) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Flic en Flac & West Coast
Based on average water temperature of 28.0°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