Purple Cave

Mahebourg, Mauritius

Depth

21m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Purple Cave

This site was named for a beautiful cave to be found here. This cave is decorated in dense purple soft corals, hence the naming of purple cave. A local favourite and can be dived by all level divers. Purple cave reaches a maximum depth of 21 meters to a sandy bottom where you will find this cave. Breeming with marine life and coral growth. ideal for photography.

Purple Cave Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Cave

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

21m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 45%

O₂

Marine Life

Moray Eels
King Fish
Lobsters
Turtles
Octopus
Groupers
Various

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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