GLASS BOTTOM BOAT & SNORKEL AT BLUE BAY

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Blue Bay Marine Park quickly reveals her beauty every time. Step onto the boat and the water already looks impossibly clear, but the real spectacle begins once you hover above the coral gardens. The reef sits close enough to the surface that even first-time snorkellers can see the detail — flashes of parrotfish, delicate corals and slow-moving reef dwellers weaving through the formations below.

Most excursions begin with a glass-bottom boat glide across the lagoon, which gives a preview of what waits beneath before you even put on a mask. Guides know the sheltered reef sections where visibility stays sharp and currents remain gentle, so the snorkelling feels relaxed rather than demanding. Multiple reef stops add variety, each revealing slightly different coral structures and marine life, making the outing feel layered rather than repetitive.

Time on board between swims becomes part of the pleasure. A Creole-style barbecue picnic, chilled drinks and the quiet drift of the lagoon create the sort of midday pause that rarely happens on land. We always take an underwater camera, partly for the underwater colours, partly because the lagoon’s shifting blues do half the photographic work for you.

If your idea of a standout Mauritius moment involves coral gardens, easy snorkelling and a laid-back lagoon picnic, Blue Bay delivers one of the island’s most vivid marine experiences. Booking ahead is wise during peak weather windows and holiday periods when boats tend to fill quickly.