Mauritius · Trou aux Biches

Emily Wreck

Best time to dive

October to April; January to February

What you might see

  • Eagle rayLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

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

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not viable; wreck sits at 23-26m on a sandy bottom, well beyond snorkel range

Safety notes

No explicit wreck-penetration hazard details found; descriptions consistently call it easy to explore, relaxed, and sandy-bottomed, suggesting open swim-around rather than confined penetration (inferred, VERIFY); depth requires Advanced-level buoyancy/no-deco planning at 25m

Permits & fees

No diver-specific permit or marine park fee found

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Trou aux Biches

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