Sea · Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, Saint-Leu, Saint-Pierre
Scuba diving
Explore Réunion’s underwater world: corals, tropical fish and wrecks.
Réunion’s lagoon and coral reefs are home to exceptional marine life. On the west coast, between Saint-Gilles and Saint-Pierre, you’ll find colourful coral gardens, rays, green turtles and countless tropical fish.
Diving suits beginners, with try-dives in shallow water, as well as certified divers, who can reach drop-offs deeper than 40 metres. Several iconic sites line the coast: Cap La Houssaye, the Sec de Saint-Leu and wrecks that were deliberately sunk.
Visibility is generally excellent in the dry season, often over 20 metres.
Why do it
Réunion offers some of the richest diving in the western Indian Ocean. The variety of sites — shallow reefs, wrecks, drop-offs and coral gardens — makes it a must for divers of every level.
What to expect
A certified instructor accompanies you on every dive. Try-dives usually take place between 3 and 6 metres deep. For independent divers, there are plenty of sites suited to levels 1 and 2. Conditions vary with the site and the season.
Who it’s for
From age 8 for try-dives, depending on the dive centre. Conditions, minimum ages and required levels may vary between providers.
Practical tips
Book ahead in high season. Bring your certification card if you dive independently. Some sites can only be reached at high tide.
Who to go with
Do you offer this activity? Two partner provider spots are open for each activity.
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