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Raunglap

Raunglap is our pick for a straightforward, engaging wreck dive on the Mauritian west coast. This Taiwanese fishing boat, scuttled deliberately to foster new life, sits upright on a sandy bottom at 23 metres. It’s not a huge wreck, but the 34-metre length feels substantial, and we love how penetrable it is for recreational divers. You can poke around the wheelhouse, where a resident moray eel often peeks from the shadows, and follow the lines down into the engine room – just enough overhead environment to feel like a proper wreck exploration without being challenging. Schools of manini stream past the superstructure, and we’ve often spotted Hexagon Grouper lurking in the deeper sections. Keep an eye on the sand around the wreck too, we’ve seen some great conchs and cowries camouflaged there. We’d suggest this one for divers looking to add a satisfying wreck to their logbook, especially those comfortable with a bit of internal exploration.