Ticabo - Flic en Flac & West Coast
Ticabo, based out of Flic en Flac, is a solid choice for exploring Mauritius’s west coast. As a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort, they’re geared up for new divers getting certified and those looking to advance their skills, like the PADI Advanced Open Water. We’ve found their local knowledge to be spot on for navigating the area’s 40-plus dive sites, whether you’re keen on a gentle drift or seeking out specific critters. If you’re staying in Flic en Flac and want a reliable, no-fuss operation, Ticabo is definitely worth a look.
- Location
- Flic en Flac & West Coast, Mauritius, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- -20.290817, 57.363796
- Website
- https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/republic-of-mauritius/ticabo/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:25086]
- Address
- Flic en Flac, Republic of Mauritius
Dive Sites Near Ticabo
Ticabo 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"]
- Dive Spirit Mauritius - ["PADI"]
- Diving World Victoria - ["PADI"]
- Dodo Divers - PADI, SDI, TDI, GUE
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