Blue Bay Marine Park, Mauritius
Situated on the south-east coast of Mauritius near Mahebourg, the Blue Bay Marine Park is one of the best destinations to see beautiful marine life. It has a total area of 353 hectares, including a lagoon that extends about a kilometer seaward from the reef crest.
Once you reach its bay, you will feast your eyes on blue waters and breathtaking white sandy beaches that is most probably the best you have seen in your life. By this time, you will understand where its name comes from.
During your trip to this park, you will be given the option to witness the underwater world on board a boat with a glass bottom or by jumping into the water for some snorkeling experience. However, snorkeling is most recommended here as the colorful and beautiful fauna and flora can be seen easily considering that the waters have an average depth of 5.5 meters and are crystal clear, offering great visibility.
Through this activity, you will be able to have a great view of the reef and the many varieties of corals and fish, such as the surgeonfish, damselfish, butterfly fish, pipefish, sailfin tangs and trumpet fish, that make the place their home. This park is also home to mangroves, seagrasses, algae, and other marine life forms. (See All : Mauritius holiday packages)