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Trou-aux-Biches: Submarine Tour to the Star Hope Wreck
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- Free cancellation available
- 1h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Be transported to the world under the waves while staying safe and dry
- Marvel at reefs that are bursting with vivid colours and spectacular life
- Try to spot wildlife like Javanese moray eels, sea turtles, and surgeonfish
- Enjoy complimentary refreshments with your underwater experience
- Get a certificate that you can keep as a souvenir from your adventure
Activity location
- Trou-aux-Biches
- Trou-aux-Biches, Pamplemousses District, Mauritius
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Coastal Road (Near Le Pascatore B36, Trou-aux-Biches, Mauritius | Check-in with staff at Blue Safari Submarines which is located in the courtyard of Le Pescatore Restaurant.
- Trou-aux-Biches, Pamplemousses District, Mauritius
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Trou-aux-Biches: Submarine Tour to the Star Hope Wreck
- 1h
- English
What's included, what's not
- 40 minutes dive in a submarine at 35metres depth
- Certificate issue for diving in a submarine
- Coral reef & colourful fishes sightseeing
- Discover the fantastic Star Hope wreck & 17th-Century Sheet Anchor
- Complimentary refreshing iced tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Service charge (optional)
- Photo services (paid service addon)
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Food and drinks, High-heeled shoes
- Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments
What you can expect
Submarine dive in Mauritius: A memorable, thrilling and unique experience to share with your family.
Enjoy the chance to live a unique, thrilling and memorable experience: diving with the BS 1100 Submarine (10 seats plus pilot) at 35 metres depth. A wonderful experience to share with your family!
During this 40-minutes dive, you will view the coral reefs, the fantastic Star Hope wreck, a 17th-Century sheet anchor, and all through the way, myriads of colourful fish like the surgeonfish, capitaine or kingfish.
The BS 1100 is framed and equipped like the archetype legendary submarine, with individual windows viewing out on the underwater world. Inside the cabin, you can watch, live, on a television screen, the impressive immersion of the submarine filmed by a camera from the deck.
It’s an experience no one should miss, be it at 2 or 90 years old!
Discover the world beneath the waves on board a 10-seat BS 1100 Submarine with this tour from Trou-aux-Biches. Reach a depth of about 35 metres and have the chance to spot wildlife like Javanese moray eels and turtles on this 40-minutes dive.
Climb aboard the submarine and set of on your adventure with confidence, knowing that your captain prioritises the safety of the passengers. Take a look out of the windows to see coral reefs teeming with myriads of colourful fish like the surgeonfish, capitaine, and kingfish.
Relax in an air-conditioned space and every passenger benefits from an individual observation window, making it easy to enjoy exceptionally clear views of the extraordinary underwater world. Arrive at the the fantastic Star Hope wreck which is frequented with spectacular wildlife.
See a 17th-Century sheet anchor along the way. Return to your meeting point with unforgettable memories of underwater wonders. receive a certificate commemorating your experience.
ITINERARY & SCHEDULE
Submarine Experience – 2 hours
- Welcome and briefing at the Blue Safari welcoming desk, in Trou aux
Biches: 15 minutes - Departure on the jetty; transfer by speedboat ‘Vaporetto 2’ to the submarine base “Le Betty des Mascareignes”: 15 minutes
- Boarding on the submarine, security briefing and immersion: 15 minutes
- Diving at 35 metres depth: 40 minutes
- Surfacing and back on the “Betty des Mascareignes”: 20 minutes
- Back to land via shuttle; issue of certificates and refreshment: 15 minutes
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOURNEY:
• 40 minutes dive in a submarine at 35metres depth
• Certificate issue for diving in a submarine
• Coral reef & colourful fishes sightseeing
• 17th-Century Sheet Anchor
• Discover the fantastic Star Hope wreck
• Complimentary refreshing iced tea
IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
Where : Blue Safari, Trou aux Biches, Mauritius
When: every day of the week – Monday to Sunday.
Timings: Hourly Dives from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. (Summer) 3.30 p.m.
(Winter)
Sea conditions: In the event of rough sea conditions, Blue Safari may
cancel the dive for safety purposes and reschedule it for another day.
Location
Activity location
- Trou-aux-Biches
- Trou-aux-Biches, Pamplemousses District, Mauritius
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Coastal Road (Near Le Pascatore B36, Trou-aux-Biches, Mauritius | Check-in with staff at Blue Safari Submarines which is located in the courtyard of Le Pescatore Restaurant.
- Trou-aux-Biches, Pamplemousses District, Mauritius