Once nothing but a few rows of filao trees by the beach, Blue Bay has turned into a bustling little village, with visitors from all over Mauritius especially on the weekends or on public holidays; mingling with tourists from nearby Blue Lagoon hotel or one of the man bungalows available for rent all year round, standing in line on the jetty to go on one of the pleasure boats taking them on a tour of the outer islands or the Marine Park.