Scuba Diving in Blue Bay, Mauritius: PADI-Certified Dives

Blue Bay's underwater world, a stretch of open water at a time

Scuba diving in Blue Bay and Mahebourg, Mauritius with PADI-certified guides and all equipment included. You receive a full briefing, practice in shallow water, then dive the reef for about 45 minutes with exploration and fun dives. The session runs roughly two hours from center to return, with pickup available anywhere on the island.

The experience

Blue Bay and the Mahebourg area sit in turquoise water that opens onto a reef system where the diving happens. You start at the dive center with a proper briefing on the site and your dive plan. Equipment gets fitted and adjusted (tank, BCD, regulator, weights), and you practice in the pool or lagoon before entering the sea. That shallow-water session lets you get comfortable with the gear and your breathing before the actual dive.

The sea dive runs about 45 minutes. You descend with your guide, explore the reef and its fish, and move at a pace that keeps everyone together. The guide watches your air consumption and your comfort the whole time. When the dive ends, you surface, return to shore, and go through a debriefing at the center: what you saw, how you felt, what to expect next time. The whole outing, from arrival to drive back, takes roughly two hours.

Blue World Explorer operates PADI-certified dive centers and can pick you up anywhere in Mauritius or Rodrigues, so you don't arrange your own transport to the water. The guides speak English and French, so the briefing and the dive itself happen in whichever language you need. Children from age seven can dive. All the equipment (tanks, weights, regulators, masks) comes with the booking.

What’s included

• All SCUBA equipment including tank, regulator, BCD and weights.
• snorkelling equipment.
• full briefing and debriefing.
• shallow-water practice session.
• guide in English or French.
• pickup from your location in Mauritius.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (10 to 12 years) · Infant (7 to 9 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 20 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by BLUE WORLD EXPLORER ADVENTURES

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or French, so the briefing and the dive commentary happen in whichever language you need. Choose this if you want to understand every instruction and feel confident underwater from the start.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (10 to 12 years); Infant (7 to 9 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Blue Bay like as a dive site?

Blue Bay sits in the southeast and is known for turquoise, shallow water and a healthy reef system. The site is suitable for divers of all levels, including those doing their first open-water dives, because the water is calm and the reef is close to shore.

Do I need to be certified to dive with Blue World Explorer?

The experience is built for divers who already hold a PADI certification or equivalent. If you don't have one yet, ask the operator about beginner courses, which follow the same PADI standards and include confined-water training before the open-water dive.

How long does the whole session take?

The outing runs roughly two hours from pickup to return, including the briefing, equipment setup, the shallow-water practice, the sea dive itself, and the debriefing back at the center.

Can I choose the time of day?

Blue World Explorer offers morning and afternoon sessions. You can pick the time that fits the rest of your day, and the operator will arrange pickup from your hotel or location anywhere in Mauritius.

What equipment do I need to bring?

Bring a swimsuit and a towel. All scuba and snorkelling equipment (tanks, regulators, BCDs, masks, fins, weights) is included. Bring any personal items like sunscreen or a rash guard if you prefer your own.