The best dive sites in Reunion Island
Most of our sites lie within the marine reserve and suit all kinds of divers.
A true open-air aquarium
The Canyon
Just two minutes away by boat, you find yourself above lava flows entirely colonised by coral.
Its unusual layout of small canyons with white-sand rivers and a pretty natural amphitheatre makes it ideal for first dives, beginners and photographers, thanks to the abundant life and shallow depth.
The site feels like an open-air aquarium, with a remarkable density and diversity of fish.
What you may see
- Turtles
- Rich macro life
- A wide mix of reef fish
Opposite one of the island’s most beautiful beaches
L’Ermitage Pass
The site lies in the reef pass off L’Ermitage beach.
Carved by the ravine that ‘dug’ through the coral barrier, L’Ermitage pass is a meeting point between the lagoon and the open sea, rich in plankton and nutrients.
Visibility can vary, but besides the rich coral the food chain is abundant, and the site remains a must for diving in Reunion Island.
What you may see
- Turtles
- Eagle rays in open water or resting on the coral
- A large mix of reef fish
Varied topography and abundant marine life
Cap Lahoussaye
The site lies within the Reunion Island Marine Nature Reserve.
Its varied scenery will delight beginners and experienced divers alike. A colourful reef, full of life, covers the rocks resting on the sand and the small drop-off.
To the east lies a seagrass bed where resident turtles are often seen. Don’t miss the cave, home to spiny lobsters. A dive that also lends itself well to night diving.
What you may see
- A wide diversity of reef fish
- Catfish
- Schools of juvenile fish
- Turtles
Perfect for first dives or getting back in the water
Maharani
Maharani offers explorers an incredibly rich flora and fauna!
On a spotless white-sand bottom beneath a coral drop-off, the site is full of crevices and caves with fascinating plays of light — another world! The plateau at 6 metres is superb: coral and life everywhere…
Trevallies hunting, black surgeonfish — a treat! Look out for schools of catfish and convict surgeonfish, clown triggerfish, groupers, emperor angelfish, soft coral, spotted and snake morays, giant clams…
What you may see
- Reliefs, crevices, caves
- Trevallies
- Clown triggerfish
- Groupers
- Emperor angelfish
- Spotted and snake morays
- Giant clams
- Catfish
- Convict surgeonfish
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