BLUE BAY MARINE PARK - a great day out in Mauritius!

[@kerrywhite5058]

Great advice Lucy and it is wonderful how the water and sand has rejuvenated since the Wakashio oil spill.

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Thanks Kerry. Pointe D'Esny definitely seems to have dodged a bullet with regards to pollution caused by the wakashio.

[@kerrywhite5058]

@@LucyLeheilleix Yes, I have just re-visited this disaster on Wikipedia and they have an amazing satellite image of this area taken just 3 weeks following the oil spill. The pristine, pale turquoise water of Pointe d'Esny and Blue Bay can be seen clearly. There is also a lot written about the clean up efforts by local and international teams.I will watch your video again.

[@carlhalili5844]

Hi is the boat trip available walk in onsite or you have to book? I have 4 hrs layover in airport and I wanna go outside at blue bay

[@LucyLeheilleix]

I don’t think that’s enough time. Sorry.

[@sparklesbarbapapa5332]

I’ll be in Mauritius next week and I won’t eat parrot fish you have my word!

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Thank you! Enjoy your trip!

[@tonyalederer4853]

Lucy - are there lockers that a person can rent at Blue Bay Marine Park, to store belongings during the day? I’m booked to stay at the Preskil resort, but want to do a day trip to Blue Bay but will want to lock up my belongings while I’m in the water snorkeling.

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Hello. I don’t recall seeing lockers there….

[@jaydeebaby7]

Thank you so much for your informative videos! I just watched a few dozens. I will be visiting my friend in about a month. Do you have any recommendations on more off the beaten path places/less touristy than in your video? I didn't see any videos about restaurants. Is there any restaurants there that serve local cuisine you would recommend?

[@countingcoral7909]

Hi Lucy, our organization is thinking of working in Mauritius. Is there a need for coral restoration there? Thank you for pointing out the issues with parrot fish🙏thank you Jolyon from Counting Coral.

[@GustavodeAmorim-op6vf]

What songs did you use here? I didint find it in the related link

[@LucyLeheilleix]

They’re songs from epidemic sound

[@Grg456ful]

Do they give you snorkling equipment or you have to bring your own?

[@LucyLeheilleix]

I think bring your own

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Definitely bring your own.

[@carolb8452]

I pray you and your family are safe from cyclone Freddy. To the beautiful Mauritian people l pray everyone is safe and the damage is minimal. Stay safe

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Thanks carol. All good here. Luckily the cyclone wasn't too bad for Mauritius.

[@loudtrisha3391]

2:52 I'm watching cartoon.

[@navdasone4710]

Another fantastic video and info. Lucy.

[@emiliazinczuk2031]

Hey! I love your tips about Mauritius 😄What camera are you using for underwater videos? It looks stunning!

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Hi Emilia. I use a GoPro mostly 😀

[@gabrielc6459]

Hello Lucy, I have question about the weather in April, because I would like to come to Mauritius on April and how looks the weather on this time, thanks for your answer. Yours video are amazing 🤩 your

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Hello Gabriel. April is usually lovely 😊

[@terred999]

Does Mauritius mandate coral safe sunscreen these days? I remember tamarin bay back in like 96' and the coral was just dead.....even back then

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Hi Stuart. Coral safe sunscreen isn’t mandated, but I certainly use it. 👍🏻

[@missionbevolution]

Hey Lucy, your videos are so helpful, giving a wonderful overview! How is the situation with dog there? Are there stray dogs along the beaches or elsewhere? If I move there I move with my male lab mix. He loves the sea and beach. So just checking dog fight potential, always worried....

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Hello. Over 300,000 street dogs here, so a massive problem. If you walk your dog on the beach, bring a long stick in case you have to fend off other dogs. I rarely have a problem (I have 3 dogs) 👍🏻

[@missionbevolution]

ok thank you! Sounds like it is in many other countries I have been. 3 dogs are probably easier as they dominate as a pack. With one I am the other one in my pack LOL. So time to adopt 1 or 2 more :-) @@LucyLeheilleix

[@shawnhiggins9671]

Hi, Lucy! Thanks for all the great content. Question - Hows is the surf this time of year in Mauritius?

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Hello Shawn. Winter is the surf time, generally though I wouldn’t come to Mauritius to surf….

[@Reed427]

As always great video lucy thank you for showing us delicious Mauritius 🇲🇺 😘☘️

[@LucyLeheilleix]

My pleasure 😊

[@uchechijohnson2443]

Hi lucy, What website do you recomend to book tours and other activities on the island

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Hello. Mari deal is good, but I think it’s for residents. Otherwise activities will have their own websites 👍🏻

[@jemmaj2919]

Stunning, thank you 😍

[@pankajthakrar1679]

Today we visited the places you mention here, Point D’esney, Blue Bay and the market The boat trip and snorkeling further out were really great Excellent tips , thank you so much 👍🏼

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Glad you had fun. Pointe D’Esny is a favourite of mine 👍🏻

[@anuvratshukla7061]

@@pankajthakrar1679 any package?

[@tinabrenner3562]

Where abouts are the dog beaches?

[@LucyLeheilleix]

There are dogs everywhere. You can’t miss them.

[@danrothman6129]

In 2001 the beaches in Mauritius were packed with exotic fish everywhere but times just change as the economy grows on an island. Oh well at least I was there to witness what it was like before hand and will never forget it. It was like I was on different planet.

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Thanks Dan for this comment. It is sad how the ocean is suffering. My feeling is this marine park should have a limited amount of boats to let the corals and fish breathe a bit…. Anyway, indeed like you say….a different planet.

[@danrothman6129]

@@LucyLeheilleix I think its best if you express your environmental concern through your videos just a little bit more to spread the news around society. Either that or having to do it the tedious way withing politics. I think you are the top spot when it comes content creation on this island. I hope to see many more of your videos. 🏝🏝🏝 Btw I've noticed you have a more pronounced athletic build lately. Shoulders are looking solid as heck. The outdoors island life must be marvelous. Haha

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Thanks Dan. I have to be very careful what I say..... Shoulders are as a result of constant wing foiling. Island life is hard :)

[@lenkakeriova4441]

Thank you for sharing Lucy. Love it!

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Thanks Lenka 😃

[@user-nl6wg9ds4m]

Next month, hopefully we visit Mauritius ☺️

[@LucyLeheilleix]

A great time to come. I hope you have a good trip.

[@user-nl6wg9ds4m]

@@LucyLeheilleix We stay at Trou d’Eau Douce😊

[@user-nl6wg9ds4m]

I sended you a message on FB and insta. Maybe you have some ideas to share with us 😊

[@antonwalker4038]

Another great video Lucy

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Thanks Anton. I hope you’re well!! Thanks for your continued support.

[@popastefania8186]

🙏💖💖💖

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Thanks so much Popa 😄

[@BaratiBogi]

Another great video ☺️

[@LucyLeheilleix]

Thank you 🤗

[@holtcrowder]

Parrotfish are a sustainable and delicious source of food. They are not endangered.

[@LucyLeheilleix]

The fishing practices used however are unsustainable.

[@robertstephane8630]

Coral reefs get endangered because of parrotfish fishing. They are coral gardeners absolutely needful for the good health of the corals and so the entire ecosystem. Thanks🙏

[@LucyLeheilleix]

@@robertstephane8630 absolutely right. We must not eat them. They must be protected for the sake of our reefs!