Discover Scuba Diving in Blue Bay — Introductory Dive Near Mahébourg, Mauritius

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most people in average physical condition who can swim and are comfortable in deep water; must be able to follow breathing and mask‑clearing instructions.

Overview

Try breathing underwater on Mauritius’s southeast coast: a two‑hour, instructor‑led intro that starts with lagoon practice and ends with a supervised dive through Blue Bay Marine Park’s coral gardens. Perfect for first‑time divers who want safe, guided exploration.

Discover Scuba Diving in Blue Bay — Introductory Dive Near Mahébourg, Mauritius

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

The first breath underwater is quiet the way a room goes silent when a performance begins: sudden, intimate, and wholly present. In Blue Bay, the sea waits like an audience, its surface sliding off your mask as you float through turquoise light. The Discover Scuba Diving Experience starts on a soft shoreline near Mahébourg, moves through a controlled lagoon session, and ends with a 45‑minute sea dive in the protected Blue Bay Marine Park — coral gardens that dare you to look closer.

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Adventure Tips

Arrive hydrated and fed

Eat a light meal 2–3 hours before diving and drink water; avoid heavy meals immediately beforehand to reduce nausea risk.

Wear swimwear under clothes

Arrive with your swimsuit on and a rash guard for sun protection — quick changes on site speed up equipment fitting.

Take motion‑sickness precautions

If you are prone to seasickness, take medication the night before and the morning of the dive and choose an early slot when the sea is calmer.

Protect the reef

Use reef‑safe sunscreen and avoid touching coral; instructors will brief you on buoyancy to keep fins and hands off fragile structures.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Green and hawksbill sea turtles
Colorful reef fish such as parrotfish and butterflyfish

History

Mahébourg grew as a colonial port and trading post; its waterfront still reflects Dutch, French and British influences and a working fish market culture.

Conservation

Blue Bay is a marine protected area with active coral restoration projects; operators stress no‑touch policies and use moorings to avoid anchor damage.