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.

