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Diving
Though largely overshadowed by the iconic Maldives, scuba diving in Mauritius,
Réunion and Seychelles is increasingly popular. Beneath the clear turquoise wa-
ters is a trove of unbelievable riches: rainbow-coloured fish and large pelagic
species (and yes, sharks are part of the package), a dramatic seascape, a few
wrecks and a host of drop-offs and reefs. It's not the cheapest place on earth to
dive (Thailand or the Red Sea it ain't), but it's a great place to learn, and in turn
love, scuba diving. Good news: bar a few areas, the dive sites are never crowded.
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Best Dives For...
Wrecks
Stella Maru (Mauriitus), Kei Sei 113 (Mauritius), Antonio Lorenzo (Réunion), Aldebaran (Seychelles)
Beginner Divers
Tug II (Mauritius), Le Pain de Sucre (Réunion), Le Jardin des Kiosques (Réunion), Anse Sévère (Seychelles)
Experienced Divers
Manioc (Mauritius), Shark Bank (Seychelles), Haï Siang (Réunion), Tombant de la Pointe aux Canonniers (Mauri-
tius)
Shark Encounters
La Fosse aux Requins (Mauritius), Belmar Pass (Mauritius), Tombant de la Pointe au Sel (Réunion), Shark Point
(Seychelles)
