Dive centre · Mahdia · Tunisia
4.784 Google reviewsOctopus Diving Tunisia
Technical progression and rebreather training in Mauritius with an experienced instructor trainer and small dive groups.
What sets this centre apart
- Small groups of 4 to 5 divers per instructor
- Technical training provided via TDI and RAID
- Triton CCR rebreather training available on-site
- Longer bottom times with 1-hour dive profiles
- Instructor Trainer with over 20 years of experience
- Nitrox and Trimix training and availability
- Sidemount recreational and technical training
- 11-metre dive boat with toilet and shower
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Octopus Diving Tunisia about the centre
Located in the northern part of Mauritius, Octopus Diving provides access to some of the island's most diverse underwater environments. The centre is positioned near the prominent dive sites of Grand Baie, Péreybere, and Trou aux Biches, as well as the offshore islands of Coin de Mire, Flat, Snake, and Round Island.
The centre distinguishes itself through a dual focus on high-end recreational diving and serious technical training. While many local operators focus on the casual snorkeller, this team caters to divers looking for longer profiles, skill-based training, and advanced gas planning in a professional setting.
The club and its team
The centre is led by Matthieu Ludovic "Ludo" Dupre, an active instructor with over two decades of experience. As an instructor trainer across multiple agencies, he provides a high level of expertise for those pursuing professional instructor development or technical mentoring.
Instruction is delivered by a multilingual team of professionals. To maintain a controlled and safe environment, the centre operates with small groups, typically limiting the ratio to 4 or 5 divers per instructor.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI · SSI · CMAS · RAID · TDI · SDI
- Certification level
- IDC
- Website available in
- English
- Boats
- 1 · 11 m dive boat with toilet & shower
- Divers per guide
- 4
- Nitrox
- Yes
- Rebreather
- Yes
- Trimix
- Yes
- Night diving
- Yes
- On board
- Snacks, tea, coffee & water served on board
- Access and transfers
- located in the north of the island around the most beautiful dive sites of Grand Baie, Péreybere, Trou aux Biches and Coin de Mire, Flat island, Snake & Round Island
- Phone
- +216 21 720 640
- Address
- Port Des Peches, Mahdia 5100, Tunisia
- Official website
- octopusdivingcentre.com ↗
Courses on offer
Octopus Diving provides a comprehensive range of training through PADI, SSI, CMAS, RAID, TDI, and SDI. For those starting their journey, they offer Discover Scuba Diving and Open Water Diver courses, progressing through Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and Deep Diver certifications.
The technical training programme is particularly robust, offering courses in Nitrox, Sidemount recreational and sidemount training, Decompression Procedures, Extended Range, and Trimix. For those moving into the rebreather arena, they provide Triton CCR training. The centre also supports professional candidates through technical instructor training and instructor development pathways.
The boats
The centre operates an 11-metre dive boat equipped with a toilet and a shower for your convenience. The boat is set up for a daily programme of two dives every morning, with a typical meeting time between 07:45 and 08:00.
On board, snacks, tea, coffee, and water are served to divers between dives. The vessel is capable of handling various profiles, including night dives, and provides the necessary support for both recreational and technical excursions.
Dive sites with Octopus Diving Tunisia
Grand Baie & Péreybere offer a mix of macro opportunities and photography sites, including a wreck at 40 metres. These sites are ideal for those looking to explore deeper structures.
Trou aux Biches features accessible wrecks located at depths between 15 and 30 metres. It is a reliable location for divers looking to practice buoyancy or wreck penetration in controlled environments.
Coin de Mire island provides spectacular scenery and is known for big fish and multilevel profiles. The topography here allows for more complex dive planning and interesting underwater landscapes.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Diving conditions
Mauritius offers warm water year-round, making it a reliable destination for diving in any season. The local topography provides a mix of reefs and wrecks that can accommodate various current conditions.
The area is well-suited for long, multilevel profiles, particularly around the offshore islands where the underwater terrain becomes more varied.
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