Sirius Wreck
Also known as: The Sirius
Best time to dive
November to May
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Eagle rayPossible
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 lies at 20-25m depth, boat-access only
Safety notes
Wreck penetration is not recommended/documented - the structure suffered major deterioration from salvage operations and an illegal 1968 explosives incident; what remains is largely buried in silt (lower deck/hull/rudder), so treat as a scattered/exposed wreck rather than a penetrable hull; low visibility from silt disturbance is the primary hazard
Permits & fees
Falls under the jurisdiction of the Mauritius Museums Council since 2002 as a protected historical/heritage site (artifact removal restricted); no separate diver entry fee found beyond standard dive-center trip costs
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Mahebourg
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.