| If
you are one of the many people who visit Mauritius to lie on the beach
and soak up your yearly quota of ultra violet, sit back on yachts and watch
the sun set on the Indian Ocean horizon, or try to pull half a ton of fish
into a boat on lines too thin to make a decent shoelace, but for one reason
or another never venture under water, here is something that will interest
you. |
| Since
1990, Mauritius has been the home of Captain Nemo’s Undersea Walk Ltd.
During that time, ten’s of thousands of swimmers and non swimmers, the
healthy and not so healthy, the timid and the bold (in other words anyone
and everyone) have enjoyed a walk on the wet side of Mauritius and had
a chance to inspect the corals and meet the fish of our tropical lagoons. |
| HOW
? Using a specially designed diving helmet which receives a constant supply
of fresh air from the surface, you can take part in a guided tour of the
lagoon. The equipment used incorporates the latest in pollution free technology.
Air is supplied to our divers by solar powered oil free compressors - the
first use of solar power for diving in the world. |
| Not
only does this system provide absolutely pure air, it generates no exhaust
gasses as do diesel or petrol powered compressors. Even on cloudy days
a bank of hi-tech batteries provides over five days reserve of full operating
power, so you can even do your solar powered Undersea Walk in the rain
( well, you’re going to get wet anyway). A team of four experienced monitors
is on hand to assist you at all times during your excursion. |
| WHERE
? Captain Nemo’s Undersea Walk operates from modern aluminum platforms
moored inside the lagoon. A pick-up boat collects you from designated pick-up
points on shore and transfers you to and from our platform. A variety of
convenient sites have been specially selected around the island where you
can dive in complete safety to experience and enjoy different aspects of
the wonders of the tropical aquarium lying just off the Mauritian shore. |
| WHEN
? Captain Nemo’s vessels are in operation everyday of the week through-out
the year with the first excursion starting at 9 a.m. each day. The undersea
part of your excursion lasts for 20-25 minutes and you should allow a total
time of around 80-90 minutes from pick-up to return. |
| WHO
? This is an activity for everyone. Our helmet sizes are suitable for children
as from age seven. You will need to bring only a swimming costume and a
towel. Rubber shoes, weight belt, wet suits (if required) are provided
for you on the platform. |