Octopus Diving Centre

Octopus Diving Centre, located in Pereybere, Mauritius, is a reputable dive center offering experiences for both recreational and technical divers. Certified by PADI, SSI, CMAS/FFESSM, and TDI, the center is committed to delivering premium diving with small groups, ensuring personalized attention. Its professional and multilingual team, led by Matthieu Ludovic "Ludo" Dupre with over two decades of experience, is dedicated to making every dive safe, enjoyable, and unforgettable.

The center provides a comprehensive range of courses, from Discover Scuba Diving and Open Water Diver to more advanced levels such as Advanced Open Water, Enriched Air Nitrox, Rescue Diver, and Instructor Development Course. For technical divers, Octopus Diving Centre stands out as one of the very few in Mauritius offering full technical training, including Sidemount, Decompression Procedures, Extended Range, and Trimix, as well as Rebreather (CCR) training. Facilities include showers, lockers, a bar, equipment rental, and air fills (nitrox, trimix).

Octopus Diving Centre operates from an 11-meter dive boat equipped with a toilet and shower, serving snacks, tea, coffee, and water on board. Dive times can extend up to an hour, depending on the profile and air consumption. Dive sites encompass iconic areas like Grand Baie, Péreybere, Trou aux Biches, Coin de Mire, Flat Island, Snake Island, and Round Island, each offering spectacular scenery, abundant marine life, and opportunities for underwater photography.

The center organizes guided dives, including night dives and wreck dives, and positions itself as an ideal hub for both recreational and technical instructor training, providing professional mentoring and coaching. Its proximity to the island's prime dive sites makes Octopus Diving Centre a preferred destination for divers of all levels.