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Trou-aux-Biches: Submarine Tour to the Star Hope Wreck

By Blue Safari Mauritius
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $214 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Dive 35 metres below the surface aboard a real passenger submarine
  • Discover coral reefs and tropical marine life through your observation window
  • Explore the famous Star Hope shipwreck and a historic 17th-century anchor
  • Stay safe, comfortable and completely dry inside an air-conditioned submarine
  • Receive a personal dive certificate to remember your underwater 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, Coastal Road, Trou Aux Biches. Blue Safari and the restaurant Le Pescatore are in the same location.
    • Trou-aux-Biches, Pamplemousses District, Mauritius

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Trou-aux-Biches: Submarine Tour to the Star Hope Wreck
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
CA $213.53 x 1 AdultCA $213.53
Total
Price is CA $213.53

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Submarine ride to Star Hope wreck and 17th-century sheet anchor
  • What's includedWhat's included
    40-minute dive in a submarine at 35 metres
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certificate for diving in a submarine
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Iced tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Food and drinks, High-heeled shoes
  • Not suitable for: People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Submarine Dive in Mauritius – Explore the Underwater World at 35m Depth

Experience the extraordinary sensation of diving beneath the ocean’s surface aboard the BS 1100 submarine, one of Mauritius’ most unique underwater adventures. This real submarine accommodates 10 passengers plus the pilot and takes you down to 35 metres below the surface for an unforgettable exploration of the Indian Ocean.

During this 40-minute dive, discover vibrant coral reefs and fascinating marine life through your personal observation window. Watch as colourful fish such as surgeonfish, kingfish and capitaine glide past while the submarine silently navigates the underwater landscape.

Your journey also reveals remarkable underwater landmarks, including the famous Star Hope shipwreck and a 17th-century sheet anchor, offering a rare glimpse into Mauritius’ maritime history.

Inside the comfortable air-conditioned cabin, enjoy live screens showing the submarine’s descent filmed from the support vessel above, making the experience even more immersive.

Safe, smooth and suitable for almost all ages, this submarine adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for families, couples and ocean lovers alike.

At the end of your dive, receive a personalised certificate commemorating your journey beneath the waves.

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 shuttle boat to the submarine base “Ti Betty”: 15 minutes
  • Boarding on the submarine, security briefing and immersion: 15 minutes
  • Diving at 35 metres depth: 40 minutes
  • Surfacing and back on the “Ti Betty”: 20 minutes
  • Back to land via shuttle boat; 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 reasons and reschedule it for another day.
Suitable for: Couples, families, kids & babies (as from 9 months)
Hotel Transfers: Not Included. Check your respective travel time to arrive on time. North: 25min | South: 1h 30min | East: 1h | West: 1h 30min

Location

Activity location

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    • Trou-aux-Biches
    • Trou-aux-Biches, Pamplemousses District, Mauritius

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Coastal Road (Near Le Pascatore B36, Trou-aux-Biches, Mauritius | Check-in with staff at Blue Safari, Coastal Road, Trou Aux Biches. Blue Safari and the restaurant Le Pescatore are in the same location.
    • Trou-aux-Biches, Pamplemousses District, Mauritius