Mauritius · Rodrigues

La Grande Passe

Best time to dive

October to April; January to March

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Napoleon wrasseLikely

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 documented as viable; current-driven pass, unsuitable for casual snorkelling (VERIFY)

Safety notes

Strong pass currents, drift-dive disorientation risk, boat traffic at the pass entrance

Permits & fees

Rodrigues has a national MPA/no-take reserve system administered by Mauritius's Marine Conservation Division; whether this exact site sits inside a no-take zone is unconfirmed (VERIFY)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Port Mathurin

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