Things to do in Blue Bay

A small settlement called Blue Bay Mauritius can be found on the southernmost point of the island nation. The stunning ultramarine beaches and the underwater marine park are what make Blue Bay famous. The number of tourists visiting this area has been rising for a while. As a result, upscale hotel chains including Le Shandrani Hotel and Blue Lagoon have been established in this area. Therefore, Blue Bay Mauritius will satisfy all of your travel needs if you’re looking for a luxurious vacation in the middle of nature. We shall go into great detail about the top activities in Blue Bay, Mauritius, in this article.

 

Check out the renowned Blue Bay Marine Park

 

The main draw in this area is Blue Bay Marine Park. It is the ideal vacation spot for those who love the beauty and fauna found underwater. More than 40 coral reefs and 70 distinct fish species can be found there. Additionally, this area has brain corals. With a 5 meter diameter, it is one of the largest and oldest corals in this area. Additionally, it has a variety of aquatic plants, including mangroves, algae, and seagrasses.

 

Snorkelling

 

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Snorkelling at Blue Bay marine park.

 

Due to the wide variety of marine life, it is one of the greatest spots to snorkel in South Mauritius. Depending on the package and the time of year, snorkelling costs between 2000 and 6000 INR.

Scuba Diving

 

One of the well-liked dive sites in the south of Mauritius is Blue Bay Marine Park. The Blue Bay Marine Park’s underwater vegetation and animals can best be experienced via scuba diving. When scuba diving, the species Damselfish, Salfindan, Brain coral, and Seagrass are most frequently seen.

Ride on a glass boat in blue bay

 

 

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Enjoying a glass bottom boat ride in Blue Bay.

 

The Glass-Boat journey is the ideal option to explore aquatic details if you are hydrophobic but eager about doing so. You will be taken on a ride in a boat with glass flooring during this activity. Through the glass flooring, you can observe the aquatic vegetation and fauna as the boat navigates the deep waters. Senior citizens who are unable to swim or snorkel may find this to be a comfortable hobby.

Swimming

 

Pooling is Since the water is shallow close to the shoreline, Blue Bay Park is absolutely safe. Since the water in this area is so clean, swimming there will be an entirely new experience. Throughout the day, coast guards monitor this area to assure the tourists’ safety.

Explore Ile aux Aigrettes

 

Near Blue Bay is the islet of Ile aux Aigrettes. There are nearby ferries that can take you to the islet. This islet contains the only remaining portion of the “Mauritius Dry Coastal Forest” in the world. Because of this, this islet is home to threatened species of flora and animals that are absent on the Mauritius mainland.

In a nutshell, Blue Bay is a thrilling location for anyone who enjoy adventure and the ocean. It is impossible to express in words the tranquility and beauty of this location; it can only be appreciated firsthand.

Written by Cedric

Cedric is the head of digital at Mauritius.com and enjoys doing road trips all around Mauritius Island. He's a nature lover and particularly loves astrophotography and taking amazing night photos.

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