Dive Spirit Mauritius - Flic en Flac & West Coast
The team at Dive Spirit Mauritius just gets it. Based out of Flic en Flac, they’re one of our top picks for diving the island’s west coast, particularly if you’re looking to get certified or progress your PADI training. We love how relaxed the vibe is, yet everything runs like clockwork, making for easy diving whether you’re jumping in for a single fun dive or spending a week on a course. They’re especially good at matching divers to sites. Tell them what you’re hoping to see, and they’ll suggest the right spot from the many options nearby. We’ve had some fantastic dives with them on the various wrecks around, like the Tug II, where we often spot schooling snappers drifting in the current, and sometimes even a stonefish camouflaged on the deck. Visibility in this region tends to be consistently good, often pushing 20 metres, and the water is warm, usually around 26-28°C, which always helps. Our favourite time to dive with them is usually early morning, before the boat traffic picks up, when the light is beautiful and the reef is just waking up. They operate with smaller groups too, which means less time waiting around and more time underwater.
- Location
- Flic en Flac & West Coast, Mauritius, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- -20.041610, 57.541600
- Phone
- +230 5719 7082
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.divespiritmauritius.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:27153]
- Address
- Royal Road, 22321, Trou - aux - Biches, Mauritius
Dive Sites Near Dive Spirit Mauritius
Dive Spirit 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 Passion 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