Mauritius is a state consisting of islands, surrounded by the Indian Ocean and located in East Africa. Mauritius consists of the Mascarene Archipelago (the islands of Mauritius and Rodriguez ), the archipelago of Cagados-Carajos and other small islands.
Climatic conditions
In Mauritius, the tropical humid climate , the average temperature of the water at the shore all year round is about 23 ° C. From December to April, strong cyclonic storms are common here, and breezes are there all year round. The best time for yachting is the period from April to December. The best time for a beach holiday is from November to January and from April to May, at which time the southeast trade winds blow, thanks to which the hot weather ceases to be exhausting.
If the purpose of your trip is diving , then come to the island from September to January - at this time the water temperature is from 23 to 27 ° C, and visibility reaches 20 meters.
For excellent ocean fishing and good biting it is worth to come in the period from September to May, although fishing is possible throughout the year.
Yachting in Mauritius
Mauritius is one of the most popular tourism centers among the European population, even though remoteness from continents and high cost of rest. The main destinations for tourism in Mauritius are beach holidays and recreation on yachts.
The main feature of Mauritian yachting is the natural protection from storms and large waves, thanks to this feature, the journey will bring joy not only to professional yachtsmen, but also for beginners and simple lovers. Blue lagoons, coral reefs, the clearest ocean attract more and more people every year to get acquainted with them more closely, and choosing a holiday on a yacht, this opportunity will be revealed to you in full.
Water sports and diving
If you have chosen yachting as a holiday, then you have wide opportunities to enjoy not only the surrounding landscapes of the islands, but also to practice such types of water sports as: diving, windsurfing, water skiing, boating with a transparent bottom, fishing in the Indian Ocean.
On the island of Ille Aux Cerfs, located off the east coast, you can enjoy almost any kind of water sports, in addition, the island is famous for its excellent beaches and restaurants with reasonable prices. As close as possible to the reefs and do not get wet you can from the resort town of Gran Bae , "underwater walk" is carried out in a kind of submarine.
The best place for diving in Mauritius is the Tamarin region. Here at a depth of about 250 meters are the best coral gardens, and the ocean will amaze you with a variety of flora and fauna. The best beaches are famous for the northern part of the coast of the island.
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Oceanic fishing
Fascinated fishermen will appreciate fishing from a yacht in the Indian Ocean. In the waters of Mauritius, there are such kinds of fish as: blue and black marlin, tuna, dorado, barracuda, several species of sharks, etc. You can fish here all year round, but for the best biting here one should come from September to May.
Conditions for renting a yacht in Mauritius
The cost of renting a yacht will depend on its class, capacity, length, in addition, the calculation of the cost includes not only the lease of the vessel itself, but also the team's salary, insurance. The additional costs usually include the cost of fuel, payment of parking in ports, tip to the team (optional), food costs (not all yachts are equipped with a kitchen for self-cooking).
Rent a yacht in Mauritius - a pleasure for wealthy people, the rental price for a week starts from 30 thousand euros. If you want to travel without a command, independently compose routes, then you will need the rights to operate a sailing or motor yacht. You can get this document in one of the three yacht schools: United Kingdom - Royal Yachting Ass (RYA), USA - American Sailing Ass (ASA) and International Yacht Master Training (IYT).
Choosing yachting as your holiday, you get a number of undeniable advantages:
- Independently choose the level of comfort: in companies for renting yachts in Mauritius, you can choose from a small maneuverable vessel to the elite, more than 50 meters in length yachts.
- Compose a travel route based on your interests, level of physical activity, etc.
- You get complete freedom of movement along the coast of the island.
- You spend time in a circle of close people.
- On board a wide range of entertainment.