FREEDIVING IN MAURITIUS
with Li Karlsen
with Li Karlsen
From 2400 EUR
02 - 09 May 2026
Learn more about freediving and snorkeling – Take the chance and come along to learn freediving in Mauritius in May 2026. Together with Li Karlsen Experience the world beneath the surface of the Indian Ocean and learn the basics of snorkeling and freediving. A week of wonderful relaxation and enjoyment of this beautiful and exotic island.
Freediving in Mauritius – Whether you are a beginner or already have experience, you will develop your freediving skills. We will go over the basics such as breath holding, pressure equalization and mental preparation, but also techniques that will help you take the next step in your freediving. The training alternates between theory, pool exercises and sessions out at sea – and in just a few days you can discover how much longer and deeper you can go on a single breath.
The age limit is 18 years, and you need to be healthy and be able to swim 200 meters without any aids. A chance to learn something new, challenge yourself and experience the sea up close. Suitable for both beginners and those who want to develop further in freediving.
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Included in the trip:
7 nights accommodation at La Mariposa Hotel in a double roomBreakfast at the hotelAmbassador Li Karlsén 4 days of theory and practical trainingInstructor and weights100% climate compensated trip by Scuba travel
Along for the ride
Li is a world record holder in ice freediving, Swedish and Nordic champion, and former captain of the Swedish national freediving team. She is a trained trainer for freediving instructors and founder of both Freedive Nordic in Sweden and Seaweed Freediving Club in Mauritius, and much more.
Dive sites around Tamarin and eastern Mauritius
Diving and snorkeling in Tamarin, Mauritius offers a variety of experiences, from introductory dives to coral reefs teeming with life. Here you will encounter a variety of marine species including the possibility of seeing dolphins and whales. The area is known for its beautiful waterscapes, with mostly shallow dives and varying visibility. But there are also octopus, various species of fish that fill the living space of the coral and rocky reefs and also a range of invertebrates such as nudibranchs, crustaceans, flatworms and various cnidarians with anemones and corals.
Tamarin Bay is a good starting point for beginners to scuba dive or snorkel, many sites are shallow and it is easy to get down and experience the dynamics of the reefs. There are over twenty different dive sites within a 20 minute boat ride where you can also encounter turtles, rays and various marine mammals such as dolphins and even sperm whales and other types of whales. Visibility is often limited and varies greatly depending on the weather, waves and wind but can reach up to 30 meters under favorable conditions. The water temperature in Tamarin Bay is usually around 25 degrees Celsius.
Hotel La Mariposa
La Mariposa Mauritius is a good mid-range hotel on the east coast of Mauritius just south of Flic en Flac. The hotel is wonderfully located in a fantastic setting directly on the beach. Here you have beautiful green garden environments and a lovely staff who will do everything to make you feel comfortable. The proximity to the sea and the beach and beautiful views of the sea make it easy to find relaxation and you will have a good stay here. The rooms are comfortable and spacious and even though the hotel is a few years old, the charm of being here and enjoying a tropical paradise is something for those of you looking for a nice relaxation and holiday together with learning to freedive.
Itinerary day by day
Day 1
Arrival in Mauritius and check-in at the hotel.
Day 2 – 3
Freediving day 1 & 2
Day 4
Voluntary excursion – Hike Le Morne Brabant
Day 5 - 6
Freediving day 3 & 4
Day 7
Free day for your own activities
Day 8
Check-out and return home or travel on to new adventures
Please note!
Our program is only a preliminary plan that is influenced based on the external conditions that the weather gods reward us with. This means that we may have to move activities and dive sites to other days and also replace planned activities with alternatives if required. We ask you to be flexible.
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Freediving with Li Karlsén
Mauritius
