Wellness is a big part of life in Mauritius. Lots of our hotels offer group and one-to-one yoga sessions with friendly yoga teachers, in settings from overwater jetties to pavilions perched above lush hillside.
Come and find your perfect yoga spot.
They were sighted off the west coast of the island and we caught them on camera, gracefully rising from the water, playfully intertwining, the youngster keen to stick by mum.
The ocean surrounding Mauritius is key whale-spotting territory, especially along the west coast. Sperm whales can be seen year-round, and humpback whales migrate through from July to November.
Who is loving the whale wellbeing today?
Come under the water with us and let’s take a look at one fo the best dive sites in Mauritius…
The sheer drop off fuses with enormous boulders to create an exciting topography of caves and arches, where lobsters scuttle over the rock and reef fish zig-zag above you. You can dive down to nearly 30 metres in this area and explore the cathedral-like cavern, lit angelically by the sunlight beaming through the surface of the water.
This dive spot is located on the west coast of the island near Flic-en-Flac and is one of our favourites!
Would you like to dive here?
Mauritius is one of the best destinations in the world for kitesurfing.
There are fantastic surf spots all around the island but it’s the south that is renowned for strong and consistent tradewinds, especially between April and November.
One Eye at Pointe du Morne or Cap Dal in Tamarin are the island’s most famous kitesurfing areas, so you can learn in the lagoon or refine your pro moves on the perfect barrel wave.
Laze in a net above glistening waters as you whip across the ocean, gazing out at lush islands and white-sand beaches. Drop anchor at secluded spots to swim and snorkel, then jump back on board to tuck into a tropical lunch of fresh salads and juicy fruits.
We think a private catamaran cruise is one of the best ways to explore our coastline.
The icing on the cake? You might even see huge pods of dolphins.
This pod of dolphins is regularly seen off the coastline of Mauritius and swimming with them in the wild is one of life’s most special moments. Just don’t forget to respect their underwater world and let them come to you if they choose.
The west coast is their favourite playground and you can see both bottlenose and spinner dolphins here, often travelling in pods of 20. Sometimes we are lucky enough to spot over 100 sliding through the water to the deeper ocean off Le Morne peninsula!
Would you like to glide through the water among these graceful and intelligent creatures?
Mauritius is paradise for stand-up paddleboarding – or SUP, for those in the know. 😉
The lagoons are as clear as glass and it’s one of the best ways (and most eco-friendly) to explore the island’s coastline.
But there’s more to explore inland, too. Push your paddle in the water to navigate a labyrinth of thick, green mangroves unreachable by foot; or glide down rivers to discover hidden waterfalls.
Gerald is a professional underwater photographer and some of his best dives have been right here in Mauritius. Shipwrecks, turtles, dolphins and huge sperm whales are waiting to be spotted under the waves.
Mauritius rests on the Mascarene plateau and is surrounded by a barrier of coral reefs. Expert dive centre instructors can help you learn in Blue Bay Marine Park or guide you to spectacular islets, basalt tunnels and wrecks such as Stella Maru, which sits upright on the seabed.
There are over 170 dive sites to explore, so stay longer and make the Indian Ocean your underwater playground.
She has a passion for the ocean and gets to swim with wild dolphins every day. The pods have got to know her and she has got to know the most playful characters under the waves.
There is nothing like the freedom you feel when gliding through the water among these graceful and intelligent creatures, so come and experience it for yourself. All we ask is that you respect their environment and let them come to you – a wild dolphin encounter is one of life’s most special moments.
Bart started kitesurfing when he was 12 and has spent his whole life by (and in) the ocean. Mauritius is one of the best destinations in the world for kitesurfing and Bart can tell you which lagoons are great for beginners and where to catch that perfect barrel.
There are fantastic kitesurfing spots all around the island, and the south is renowned for those strong and consistent tradewinds, especially between April and November. One Eye at Pointe du Morne or Cap Dal in Tamarin are the island’s most famous kitesurfing areas, where you’ll find a great choice of surf and kite schools.
So come and meet instructors like Bart. Book a one-off lesson or dedicate your whole stay to mastering the sport. It’s time to live your best life by the ocean.
He is up early with the sun, motoring his boat across the lagoon in the soft pink light of dawn. His mission? To catch red snapper – but also to enjoy the art of fishing, the gentle rocking of the waves and the chance of spotting a pod of dolphins leaping from the ocean.
If you stay longer in Mauritius, you can start to feel the rhythm of the island. You’ll have time to join a fishing trip or you might even find yourself alongside locals at the red-roofed Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice church. This is where the catch of the day comes in and residents wait in anticipation with their baskets to buy the best fish.
Come to the island, stay longer and become an islander, too.
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