By air
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU), ~10 min by road
Indian Ocean Islands · Mauritius
Blue Bay, Mauritius
A marine park of coral gardens in the south-east
Getting there
Best time to visit
September to December — calm, sunny days
Don't miss
Blue Bay Marine Park
Blue Bay beach
Île des Deux Cocos
Pointe d'Esny
Things to do
Snorkelling and glass-bottom boat trips over the coral
Swimming
Boat trips to the islets
Where to eat
Sources: Photo: dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
What to pack
Snorkel gear, reef-safe sunscreen, water shoes
A quieter corner
Île des Deux Cocos, a tiny island in the lagoon
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Blue Bay?
September to December — calm, sunny days. What to pack: Snorkel gear, reef-safe sunscreen, water shoes.
How do I get to Blue Bay?
Fly into Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU), ~10 min by road.
What is there to do in Blue Bay?
Snorkelling and glass-bottom boat trips over the coral, swimming, boat trips to the islets. A quieter find: Île des Deux Cocos, a tiny island in the lagoon.
What should I eat in Blue Bay?
Seafood at the beach kiosks and Creole dishes in Mahébourg.
About Blue Bay
- Coastal
Where it is
Blue Bay is a sheltered bay on the south-east coast of Mauritius, in the Grand Port district near Mahébourg and the island's international airport, with a marine park in its lagoon.
History
The bay lies on Grand Port, the stretch of coast where the Dutch first settled Mauritius in the 17th century. Its lagoon was declared a national park in 1997, became a marine park in 2000 and was listed as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention in 2008.
People
Blue Bay's neighbours in Mahébourg and the fishing villages along the coast speak Mauritian Creole, and many still fish the lagoon and run the boats that take visitors out over the coral.
Known for
- Coral gardens close to the shore
- Glass-bottom boat trips
- A protected marine park
- Calm water for swimming
Did you know?
The marine park covers about 353 hectares and protects some of the most varied coral in Mauritius.
We haven't written a guide for this place yet — you can still plan a trip here.