The Indian Ocean Has Some Awesome Diving
The Indian Ocean is well recognized for its awesome dive spots, with specific favourites being found on the North East coast of South Africa, the Maldives and the fantastic islands of the Seychelles. Diving holidays to Mauritius are often ignored, nonetheless Mauritius is a divers paradise and features a number of dive spots which are very well worth a dip for both beginners and advanced divers alike.
All of the Beachcomber Hotels either have dive centres on site, or if staying at the Dinarobin, at the Paradis immediately next door! Therefore all you have to do is wander down after breakfast in one of the stunning restaurants, to collect your kit ready for your mornings dive. Look here, The conditions are excellent all year round, with water temperatures in between 20 and 28 degrees centigrade (5 mill in winter, 3 mill in summer). We all know, Why not chill out on the beach or possibly try your hand at sailing or water skiing, prior to venturing out on your afternoons dive!
Summer air temperatures rise between November and February, on the other hand the inter seasons are also superb with air temperature almost never dropping beneath 23 degrees.
The Shandrani Hotel is the only 5 star all inclusive which in fact is all inclusive! Yes, not only is all your meals and drink included, but so are your dives! The hotel offers a fantastic spot from which to visit the 200+ shipwrecks lying on the islands seabed! As the only National Geographic PADI-Dive centre in the Indian Ocean, the Shandrani Hotel offers all dives free for qualified divers. You may very well pay a visit to wrecks off the southern coast, or the awesome shoals of tropical fish on the vast coral reefs.
If you’re not an experienced diver, the Shandrani also offers teaching, with affiliations to CMAS, PADI, National Geographic and MSDA.
The west coast of Mauritius is a location with a variety of attractive dive sites. You should know, Average visibility: 20 to 25 meters. There is no normal ‘diving season’. Beautiful conditions exist all year round having said that the visibility can, of course, be affected because of waves, plankton, tides or rain.
A unique experience is the sight of dolphins in the southwest! All year, in the Le Morne Region where the Paradis and Dinarobin Hotels and resorts are located, one can admire such fascinating creatures in their natural environment.
Not to miss: the noted PASSE ST.JACQUES-dive in Le Morne: Whitefinsharks, Grey reefsharks, Bullsharks, Eaglerays and Stingrays
Mauritius isn’t merely on land but also below water, a real garden of Eden:- Clear turquoise seas, an abundance of live coral reefs and exquisite tropical fish.
Childrens diving holidays to Mauritius at a Beachcomber Hotel begin with the Bubble Maker programme for kids as young as 10 years old. Alternatively snorkeling and glass bottom boat trips are also common.
Non diving companions will be delighted about all the other pursuits and excursion possibilities in Mauritius. Everyone knows, The Paradis and Dinarobin share a very good 18 hole golf course, plus an variety of other land and water sports, including tennis, waterskiing, sailing and a wonderful Clarins Spa at Dinarobin.
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