Dodo Divers

Located in the northern reaches of Mauritius, Dodo Divers operates across several bases, including locations at the Zilwa Attitude and Lagoon Attitude hotels, as well as a central shop in Calodyne. This strategic positioning allows for easy access to the diverse marine environments of the north, from shallow reef flats to deeper walls and wrecks.

As a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre, the facility is designed to support divers at every stage of their journey. Whether you are looking to complete your first Open Water Diver course or are an experienced diver seeking technical certifications, the infrastructure is in place to facilitate professional training and guided exploration.

The team at Dodo Divers is composed of highly qualified and experienced instructors capable of delivering a wide range of certifications. They cater to various training standards, including PADI, SDI, TDI, and GUE, ensuring that divers can follow their preferred instructional methodology.

Instruction is provided in English and French, with German also spoken by the team. The centre's status as an IDC means they are actively involved in training the next generation of dive professionals, from Divemaster candidates to Specialty Instructors.

The course catalogue is extensive, covering the full spectrum of recreational and technical diving. For beginners, they offer Discover Scuba Diving and the PADI Scuba Diver course. For those looking to progress, they provide the PADI Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, and Deep Diver Specialty courses.

Technical divers can find specialised training through the Tec 40, Tec 45, and Tec 50 programmes, as well as Sidemount Diver and Nitrox specialties. The centre is also a professional training hub, offering Divemaster, Instructor Development Courses (IDC), and various Specialty Instructor pathways.

The centre provides full equipment rental for those not travelling with their own kit, including BCDs, regulators, computers, wetsuits, masks, and fins. For those looking to extend their bottom time or dive deeper, Nitrox is available on-site.

Safety is a priority, with oxygen availability maintained on-site for all divers. The centre operates with a new boat to ensure reliable transport to the dive sites throughout the northern region.

The reefs around northern Mauritius are home to a variety of familiar reef species. You can expect to encounter pufferfish, clownfish, and various species of stingrays patrolling the sandy areas and reef edges.

Macro life enthusiasts will find plenty to observe, including spotted snake eels and anemone shrimp tucked into the crevices of the reef. Scorpionfish are also frequently found amongst the rocks and coral structures.

The hard and soft coral environments provide a backdrop for a diverse range of smaller inhabitants. Keep a close eye on the reef flats and coral heads for movement from the local resident species.

Diving in the north typically involves a variety of environments, from shallow reef flats to deeper offshore sites. While specific current data for every site is not provided, the centre manages dive profiles to ensure safety, with a policy that the first dives of the day for many will not exceed 20 metres.

Private trips to Round Island can be organised upon request for those looking to explore more remote marine environments away from the main northern sites.