Mauritius · Flic en Flac

Aquarium (Flic en Flac)

Also known as: Flic-en-Flac Aquarium

Best time to dive

January to December; November to May

What you might see

  • Moray eelLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Limited viability - located beyond the reef and reached by boat; shallow (5-7m) sections could be surface-snorkeled under guide supervision, but it is treated as a scuba site rather than a snorkel spot

Safety notes

Venomous stonefish and lionfish present (avoid contact); moderate dive-boat traffic near the popular Flic en Flac launch area

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Flic en Flac

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.