Snorkeling in Mauritius or Seychellen

[Braincraft]

Hello,

We're planning a snorkeling trip to Mauritius or the Seychellen this september.
Has anybody been there? And which of these countries would you chose?
Could you give us some advice on snorkeling spots / beaches were we should go to?
And perhaps places were we shouldn't go to.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[mauritiusdiscoverytours]

Anybody reading this thread, I would say that both these 2 islands are a snorkeling paradise. Choose anyone of them & you would be happy!

 

[Graeme Fraser]

Haven't been to The Seychells, but have been to Mauritius many times as my wife's family live there. My favourite spot for snorkeling is probably Blue Bay near Mahebourg in the South East of the Island. It's a protected Marine Park with a large shallow reef with a huge Brain coral. Much less touristy than the north and the beach is public access.

In the 80's we used to catch a bus from Curepipe to Flic en Flac in the west which was lovely. However went there about 5 years ago and didn't recognise the place due to overdevelopment.

 

[Wingy]

Flic en Flac really is the place to avoid. I too agree that Mahebourg is where you will find nice topside and reasonable diving although I only had a quick look so no expert, far less crowded and you're in close proximity to Le Chameral 7 coloured earth, black river gorge and Le Morne.

Depending on if you enjoy festivals or not there is a big festival (Divali?) in March where the island is full of worshippers and parades that can make driving anywhere quite a headache and hotel prices soar and availability in short supply...beware of Air BnB or Bed and Breakfasts at this time - I booked one that did not exist!

 

[Dustin14]

I just returned from a vacation in Mauritius. I did snorkeling at Blue Bay Marine Park & in the north around Coin de Mire. The latter is almost in pristine state & I got to see pink & soft corals. If anyone cares, I am linking below the site that organized my Coin de Mire snorkeling:

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