

Best for advanced divers, 15-35m, boat entry, strong current.
Canyon is a drift dive site located 1000 metres offshore from Flic-en-Flac, Mauritius. This advanced site features a reef topography with depths ranging from 15 to 35 metres, averaging 25 metres. Divers should be prepared for strong currents and variable visibility between 10 and 25 metres. Access is strictly by boat. Hazards at this location include strong currents, sharp coral, and the presence of stonefish and lionfish. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Moorish idols, yellow boxfish, and various moray eels. Typical dive times at this site are approximately 45 minutes.
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Arrive early in the morning for calmer sea conditions and better light penetration.
Accessible from several dive centres operating along the West Coast, with boat trips typically departing from areas around Flic en Flac.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-35m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Moorish idols, yellow boxfish, Turkey morays, and various pufferfish and triggerfish.
No, Canyon is classified as an advanced dive site due to the strong currents and depth profile.
The site ranges from 15 to 35 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Canyon requires boat access as it is located 1000 metres from the shore.
No, this is a drift dive site intended for advanced scuba divers due to the depth and strong currents.
Divers should be aware of strong currents, sharp coral, stonefish, and lionfish.
Diving at Canyon in Flic en Flac requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Canyon in Flic en Flac. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Canyon in Flic en Flac are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Canyon in Flic en Flac can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Canyon in Flic en Flac typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.