Our dive sites in Réunion Island
The best dive sites in Réunion
Discover the best dive sites in Réunion for all levels (1, 2 and 3), from 0 to 60 metres deep. From exceptional seascapes to wreck dives and a rich variety of marine life, find the site that matches your wishes and your level.
Our dive sites near St Gilles
Hai Siang (St Gilles)
Required diving level: 3
Depth: 54 metres
The wreck of the Hai Siang is an iconic dive site off the west coast of Réunion, near Cap Homard. This Taiwanese lobster boat was deliberately sunk in the 1980s at a depth of 54 metres, creating an exceptional underwater spectacle.
At 49 metres long, the wreck rests flat on the sand with its two masts clearly visible, making it a favourite among experienced divers. Marine life around the wreck is rich and varied: divers can spot schools of snappers, lionfish, stingrays and, during decompression stops, pelagic fish such as tuna and barracuda.
Access to this site requires a minimum diving level of 3, due to the depth and specific conditions.
Pain de Sucre (St Gilles)
Required diving level: 1
Depth: 6 to 20 metres
The Pain de Sucre dive site, near Boucan Canot beach on the west coast of Réunion, is known for its easy access and rich biodiversity. The name « Pain de Sucre » (sugar loaf) comes from a rectangular rock that fell from the cliff and stands on the beach.
The dive explores a reef made up of faults, small caves, arches and canyons, extending into a mix of white sand and rocks of various sizes and shapes. Divers can observe clownfish, anemones, turtles, as well as barracuda and Napoleon wrasse, although the latter are rarer.
The depth ranges from 6 to 20 metres, making it an ideal site for introductory dives and beginners. Visibility is generally good, and the site is especially popular for daytime dives, though it is also interesting at night.
Tour de Boucan (St Gilles)
Required diving level: 1
Depth: 6 to 22 metres
The Tour de Boucan dive site, opposite Boucan Canot beach on the west coast of Réunion, is appreciated for the diversity of its underwater landscapes. The dive usually takes place between 6 and 22 metres, offering a varied exploration of the seabed.
Divers can discover interesting geological formations, including faults, arches and canyons, as well as coral plateaus rich in marine life. Wildlife includes clownfish, anemones, turtles, barracuda and Napoleon wrasse, although the latter are rarer.
With depths from 6 to 22 metres, it is an ideal site for introductory dives and beginners. Visibility is generally good, and the site is especially popular for daytime dives, though it is also interesting at night.
Roches Merveilleuses (St Gilles)
Required diving level: 3
Depth: 35 to 54 metres
The Roches Merveilleuses dive site, off Saint-Gilles-les-Bains on the west coast of Réunion, is renowned for its impressive geological formations and exceptional marine biodiversity.
At depths ranging from 35 to 54 metres, this site offers a drift dive where currents can be moderate to strong. Divers explore arches, faults and canyons, discovering rich marine life including schools of snappers, lionfish, stingrays, and pelagic fish such as tuna and barracuda. Due to the depth and specific conditions, access to this site requires a minimum diving level of 3.
Vallée des Mérous (St Gilles)
Required diving level: 3
Depth: 35 to 46 metres
The Vallée aux Mérous (Grouper Valley) is a well-known dive site off Cap La Houssaye, on the west coast of Réunion, close to Saint-Paul bay. It is particularly popular with experienced divers because of its depth, ranging from 35 to 46 metres, and its specific diving conditions. Diving the Vallée aux Mérous means exploring varied underwater landscapes, including faults, arches and canyons. Marine life is rich and diverse, with frequent encounters with groupers, triggerfish, lionfish, emperor angelfish and moray eels.
Due to the depth and particular conditions of this site, divers are recommended to hold a minimum level of 3.
Saliba (St Gilles)
Required diving level: 1
Depth: 10 to 30 metres
The Saliba dive site, off Saint-Gilles-les-Bains on the west coast of Réunion, is known for its varied underwater landscapes and exceptional marine biodiversity. The dive usually takes place between 10 and 30 metres, exploring coral reefs, faults and canyons. Divers can observe rich marine life, including clownfish, anemones, turtles, as well as schools of snappers and stingrays.
Due to the depth and specific conditions of this site, divers are recommended to hold a minimum level of 1.
Bô Kaillou (St Gilles)
Required diving level: 3
Depth: 35 to 46 metres
The Bô Kaillou dive site, off Saint-Gilles-les-Bains on the west coast of Réunion, is known for its varied underwater landscapes and exceptional marine biodiversity. The dive usually takes place between 35 and 46 metres, exploring coral reefs, faults and canyons. Divers can observe rich marine life, including clownfish, anemones, turtles, as well as schools of snappers and stingrays.
Due to the depth and specific conditions of this site, divers are recommended to hold a minimum level of 3.
Canyon (St Gilles)
Required diving level: 1
Depth: 0 to 20 metres
The Canyon dive site, at Saint-Gilles-les-Bains on the west coast of Réunion, is known for its varied underwater landscapes and exceptional marine biodiversity. The dive usually takes place between 0 and 20 metres, exploring coral reefs, faults and canyons. Divers can observe rich marine life, including clownfish, anemones, turtles, as well as schools of snappers and stingrays.
Site accessible to all levels.
Cap Homard (St Gilles)
Required diving level: 1
Depth: 15 to 23 metres
The Cap Homard dive site, off Saint-Gilles-les-Bains on the west coast of Réunion, is appreciated for its varied underwater landscapes and exceptional marine biodiversity. The dive usually takes place between 15 and 23 metres, exploring coral reefs, faults and canyons. Divers can observe rich marine life, including lobsters, moray eels, parrotfish, tuna and barracuda.
Site accessible to all levels.
Maharani (St Gilles)
Required diving level: 1
Depth: 3 to 15 metres
The Maharani dive site, off Boucan Canot beach on the west coast of Réunion, is especially appreciated for its shallow depth, between 3 and 15 metres, which makes it ideal for introductory dives and beginners.
The site offers remarkably rich marine flora and fauna. Divers can observe colourful coral formations, clownfish, anemones, turtles, as well as schools of snappers and stingrays. The pristine white-sand bottom, overlooked by a coral drop-off, is dotted with faults and caves, creating a fascinating play of light. The plateau at 6 metres is particularly admired for its beauty, offering an immersion into another underwater world.
Thanks to its shallow depth and favourable conditions, this site is accessible to divers of all levels.
Pierre du Préfet (St Gilles)
Required diving level: 1
Depth: 10 to 20 metres
The Pierre au Préfet dive site, off l’Hermitage beach on the west coast of Réunion, is appreciated for its marine biodiversity and varied underwater landscapes. The dive usually takes place between 10 and 20 metres, exploring coral reefs, faults and canyons. Divers can observe rich marine life, including clownfish, anemones, turtles, as well as schools of snappers and stingrays.
Due to the depth and specific conditions of this site, divers are recommended to hold a minimum level of 1.
Sankouba (St Gilles)
Required diving level: 3
Depth: 50 to 60 metres
The Sankouba dive site, off Saint-Gilles-les-Bains on the west coast of Réunion, is known for its varied underwater landscapes and exceptional marine biodiversity. The dive usually takes place between 50 and 60 metres, exploring coral reefs, faults and canyons. Divers can observe rich marine life, including clownfish, anemones, turtles, as well as schools of snappers and stingrays.
Due to the depth and specific conditions of this site, divers are recommended to hold a minimum level of 3.
Our dive sites near St Leu
Antonio Lorenzo (St Leu)
Required diving level: 2
Depth: 53 metres
The wreck of the Antonio Lorenzo, off Saint-Leu on the west coast of Réunion, is particularly popular with divers for its abundant marine life and accessibility. The Antonio Lorenzo, a 53-metre Chilean longliner, was seized in 1998 for illegal fishing in the Kerguelen Islands. After its seizure, the ship was towed to the port of Pointe des Galets and, in December 1999, deliberately sunk to create an artificial reef and encourage marine life. The wreck lies on a sandy bottom at around 38 metres, an ideal exploration for level 2 or Advanced Deep divers. It is colonised by varied marine life, including clownfish, anemones, turtles, as well as schools of snappers and stingrays.
Due to the depth and specific conditions of this site, divers are recommended to hold a minimum level of 2.
Pointe au Sel (St Leu)
Required diving level: 2
Depth: 25 to 60 metres
The Pointe au Sel dive site, off Saint-Leu on the west coast of Réunion, is renowned for its great underwater drop-off, a wall plunging from 25 to 60 metres. This dive is considered one of the most beautiful on the island, offering experienced divers an unforgettable experience. Clear water and diverse marine life allow you to observe a wide variety of species, including reef fish, stingrays and sea turtles.
Due to the depth and specific conditions of this site, divers are recommended to hold a minimum level of 2.
Our dive sites near Trois Bassins
Passe de l’Hermitage (Trois Bassins)
Required diving level: 1
Depth: 6 to 25 metres
The Passe de l’Hermitage, off l’Hermitage-les-Bains beach on the west coast of Réunion, is a popular dive site for its marine biodiversity and accessibility. The dive usually takes place between 6 and 25 metres, exploring coral reefs, faults and canyons. Divers can observe rich marine life, including turtles, eagle rays, clownfish, anemones, schools of snappers and stingrays. Visibility can vary, but the richness of the corals and the diversity of marine life make this site a must for diving in Réunion.
Due to the depth and specific conditions of this site, divers are recommended to hold a minimum level of 1.
Piège à Requin (Trois Bassins)
Required diving level: 2
Depth: 20 to 37 metres
The « Piège à Requin » (Shark Trap) dive site, off Saint-Gilles-les-Bains on the west coast of Réunion, is renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity and varied underwater landscapes. The dive usually takes place between 20 and 37 metres, exploring coral reefs, faults and canyons. Divers can observe rich marine life, including clownfish, anemones, turtles, as well as schools of snappers and stingrays.
Due to the depth and specific conditions of this site, divers are recommended to hold a minimum level of 2.
Our dive sites near St Paul
Cap La Houssaye (St Paul)
Required diving level: 1
Depth: 2 to 17 metres
The Cap La Houssaye dive site, off Saint-Paul on the west coast of Réunion, is renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity and accessibility. The dive usually takes place between 2 and 17 metres, exploring coral reefs, small caves and rocky formations known locally as « patates ». Divers can observe rich marine life, including reef fish, striped catfish, schools of juveniles, turtles, as well as nudibranchs, pipefish and various crustaceans. This site is a favourite among lovers of small marine life.
Thanks to its depth, this site is ideal for introductory dives and beginners.
Corail Noir (St Paul)
Required diving level: 3
Depth: 43 to 57 metres
The « Corail Noir » (Black Coral) dive site, off Cap La Houssaye on the west coast of Réunion, is renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity and varied underwater landscapes. The dive usually takes place between 43 and 57 metres, exploring coral reefs, faults and canyons. Divers can observe rich marine life, including clownfish, anemones, turtles, as well as schools of snappers and stingrays.
Due to the depth and specific conditions of this site, divers are recommended to hold a minimum level of 3.
La Barge (St Paul)
Required diving level: 2
Depth: 10 to 22 metres
The wreck of La Barge, in Saint-Paul bay on the west coast of Réunion, is a favourite among divers for its exceptional marine biodiversity and accessibility. The dive usually takes place between 10 and 22 metres, exploring an artificial reef formed by the wreck of a 10-metre barge. The structure is colonised by varied marine life, including frogfish, stonefish, electric rays, ghost pipefish and leaf fish. Schools of snappers and hunting tuna can also be observed. Large anchors on the surrounding basalt sand add to the interest of the site. It is particularly well suited to night dives, offering a unique experience.
Due to the depth and specific conditions of this site, divers are recommended to hold a minimum level of 2.
Sea Venture (St Paul)
Required diving level: 3
Depth: 49 metres
The wreck of the Sea Venture, in Saint-Paul bay on the west coast of Réunion, is a favourite among experienced divers because of its depth and exceptional marine biodiversity.
The Sea Venture, a Panamanian-flagged cargo ship, sank on 16 November 1981 due to bad weather and a poorly secured cargo. The wreck lies at a depth of 49 metres, with a minimum depth of 40 metres. It rests on its side with the hull overturned, and is reached via a line fixed to the hull to make the descent easier. The dive explores the wreck, where divers can admire the two huge and remarkably well-preserved propellers. The wreck shelters many cavities where lobsters live, and it is common to encounter pelagic species such as scorpionfish, tuna, sea bream and sharks.
Due to the depth and specific conditions of this site, divers are recommended to hold a minimum level of 3.
Our dive sites near Le Port
Houlographe (Le Port)
Required diving level: 1
Depth: 10 to 25 metres
The Houlographe dive site, off Le Port on the west coast of Réunion, is renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity and accessibility. The dive usually takes place between 10 and 25 metres, exploring coral reefs, faults and canyons. Divers can observe rich marine life, including clownfish, anemones, turtles, as well as schools of snappers and stingrays.
Due to the depth and specific conditions of this site, divers are recommended to hold a minimum level of 1.
