Blue Water Diving Centre
Dive Center

Blue Water Diving Centre

Trou aux Biches, Coastal Road, between Trou aux Biches and Mont Choisy, Pamplemousses, Mauritius

About This Program

A well-established dive center focusing on safe encounters with sharks and local marine life, with a long history of advocacy against shark finning, but with no in-house restoration or ongoing conservation science initiatives.

Education PracticalResponsible TourismCommunity Engagement

Purpose Activities

The Sharks Safari is a seasonal, full-day trip to remote northern islands for two dives at shark aggregation sites. Divers must demonstrate good skills and safe behavior, helping ensure ethical wildlife observation and positive group impact. The trip is educational and emphasizes the ecological importance of sharks in the marine environment.

Certified divers with at least 30 logged dives; all participants must first complete a regular dive with the center.
Required: Minimum 30 logged dives
Required: Must complete check dive with center
Equipment provided: Tanks, Weights, Cold Meal, Drinks

Offered from November to May only. Includes lunch and drinks. Strict booking and cancellation rules apply.

How to Join:

Booking required with advance deposit.

  1. Contact the dive center to check season and reserve your date.
  2. Pay an advance deposit to confirm your spot.
  3. Complete a check dive before participating in the safari.

Additional Offerings

Fun Diving

Daily boat trips to the local reefs, deep sites, and remote northern islands with small, guided groups; opportunities for shark and big animal observation based on conditions.

Training Courses

Full range of CMAS and PADI training from beginner to Divemaster/Instructor, with on-site classroom and pool plus practicals in calm lagoon or open water.

Accommodation

Partner hotels and guesthouses nearby; recommendations and bookings available via the center.