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Not Known - 09 Nov 2004 15:35 GMT

Hi,

can someone please tell me where the best dive locations are please in
Mauritius. I'm not that experienced, I only have PADI Foundation, but would
upgrade this if required to do some of the better dives in Mauritius.

Any other Mauritius diving advice, like best centre's, diving hotels and
maybe web links appreciated.,

Thanks

Paul

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Daniel Kessler - 10 Nov 2004 18:30 GMT

I've dived there...it is a very weak destination for divers ..scattered coral
and even less fish (lots of deadly stone fish--by the way--but they don't move
around much..... so pose no danger to you -- unless you're incredibly careless
where you put your flipper --) just why are you bothering to go to Mauritius.?
Like the sound of the name -- perhaps? Or maybe you may be the first person
who lives in your block who's ever been to an exotic-sounding destination like
Mautirius? Whatever you do -- don't drink the water!!!

> Hi,
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Chris - 11 Nov 2004 01:16 GMT

> I've dived there...it is a very weak destination for divers ..scattered coral
> and even less fish (lots of deadly stone fish--by the way--but they don't move
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> > Paul

I have done some of my best dives in Mauritius. Sharks, turtles, Eagle-
rays, dolphins, barracudas, all seen in a single dive! Some of the reefs
are almost untouched, with wonderful fish-life. Pilot whales have been
encountered (not by me, sadly). It depends where you go. I have sat on
the beach in Le Morne and watched (through binoculars) whales "blowing"
in the distance. Last year the dive-boat from Easydive had to take
emergency action to avoid a large whale. Sadly it was about a month after
I had gone home!
I will admit however that some of the reefs near hotels can be overdived,
or polluted.
The beaches are usually excellent, many with good snorkeling.
An excellent place to do your O.W. & have a nice holiday too.
YMMV ;-)

Pip pip

(10th. time in Mauritius coming up)

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Not Known - 11 Nov 2004 12:41 GMT

Chris, thanks a lot for your advise. If it's your 10th time going it must
be good.

>> I've dived there...it is a very weak destination for divers ..scattered
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Chris - 11 Nov 2004 18:16 GMT

> Chris, thanks a lot for your advise. If it's your 10th time going it must
> be good.
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> > I will admit however that some of the reefs near hotels can be overdived,
> > or polluted.

No problem.

Email me off-list if you want any more info.

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Not Known - 11 Nov 2004 12:45 GMT

Is there any need for your aggressive tone.

> I've dived there...it is a very weak destination for divers ..scattered
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