Trou Padi

Trou Padi is a shallow lagoon dive site located in the Belle Mare area on the east coast of Mauritius. With depths between 5 and 9 m, it offers calm water, sandy patches and scattered coral blocks, making it ideal for beginners, training dives and relaxed underwater exploration.

The site provides excellent visibility and gentle conditions, allowing divers to focus on buoyancy, skills and macro life. Its simplicity and safety make Trou Padi a popular choice for first‑time divers and refresher sessions.

A Calm and Shallow Lagoon Site

Trou Padi sits inside the protected Belle Mare lagoon, offering flat water and minimal current. The shallow depth allows long bottom times and stress‑free practice.

Perfect for Training and Discover Scuba Diving

The site is widely used for entry‑level courses, refreshers and introductory dives. The open sandy areas provide ample space for skills and buoyancy control.

Coral Patches and Small Reef Life

Scattered coral heads host damselfish, butterflyfish, juvenile wrasses and the occasional octopus or small moray eel. Macro photographers enjoy nudibranchs and tiny invertebrates.

Excellent Visibility and Natural Light

The shallow depth and clear lagoon water create bright, colourful conditions ideal for relaxed exploration and underwater photography.

A Safe and Accessible Dive for All Levels

Trou Padi is one of the easiest and most accessible dive sites on the east coast, offering a peaceful introduction to the underwater world.