Stella Maru Wreck
Mauritius · Mauritius
A 75-metre WWII-era Japanese cargo vessel that sank in 1975 and now rests upright at 30 metres on a sandy seafloor off the west coast near Flic en Flac. The hull is colonised by soft corals and encrusting sponges, and resident lionfish, moray eels, and glassfish pack every opening. Visibility on calm days can stretch to 25 metres, making the full silhouette visible from the bow.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 32 m
Advanced depths
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
10 to 20 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
22 to 29°C
5mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Red Fody
Last confirmed Jun 16, 2026 · 161 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Red-Whiskered Bulbul
Last confirmed Jun 30, 2026 · 131 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Village Weaver
Last confirmed Jun 17, 2026 · 90 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Indian Garden Lizard
Last confirmed Jun 11, 2026 · 81 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Lionfish
Last confirmed Mar 27, 2026 · 3 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Giant moray eel
Last confirmed Sep 8, 2025 · 1 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Glassfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear