My day began at Trou aux Biches, at the Blue Safari reception, for a briefing ahead of a unique adventure: a dive aboard a genuine 10-seat submarine. After a short shuttle transfer to the “Le Betty des Mascareignes” underwater base, we set off for a 40-minute immersion, down to a depth of 35 metres.
Through the portholes, a living spectacle unfolds: multicoloured fish, coral reefs, a 17th-century anchor, and even the wreck of the legendary Star Hope. We watch the silent ballet of the pneumatic valves as the crew shares fascinating anecdotes. The experience is both technological and poetic.
Back on land, I extend the sense of wonder with a refined seaside lunch: seafood, chilled wine, tropical sweetness… A perfect contrast between exploring the depths and the charm of the surface.
A day out of time, between marine emotion and Mauritian elegance.