06/09/2025
What you need to know about Blue Bay
Located near the town of Mahébourg, once the capital of Mauritius as a French Colony, BlueBay is conveniently located 10minutes from the international airport, in the South East of Mauritius,. You will be amazed by the beautiful beach. Only when one visits Blue Bay, does one truly understand the meaning of the name, and become enchanted and captivated by all the stunning shades of blue in the sea.
What makes Blue Bay unique?
Blue Bay Marine Park is worldly recognised for its exceptional underwater seascape and unique coral garden. This protected marine reserve is the perfect place for snorkeling due to its calm, shallow waters and clear visibility.
You can go snorkeling and diving in the marine park, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or try freediving and other water sports like sailing and water-skiing.
Blue Bay offers a relaxed pace whether you're on holidays, or live there as a local. Beyond spectacular sea activities you can explore the local area with organised or private day tours to the nearby Ile aux Aigrettes on the award winning ecologically designed e-boat, the Nature Reserve and the historical French town of Mahébourg, named after French Governor Mahé de Labourdonnais.
