Reunion Island vs Marseille Calanques — Dive Destination Comparison

Reunion Island (France) scores 58.4/100 vs Marseille Calanques's 57.7/100 in OkToDive's 12-category rating. Choose Reunion Island for wreck diving with 930m visibility. Choose Marseille Calanques for wreck diving at ~$70/dive.

Last updated: 2026-07-22

Side-by-side comparison

MetricReunion IslandMarseille Calanques
OkToDive Score58.4/10057.7/100
CountryFranceFrance
Visibility9--30m9--30m
Water temp22--29 C13--24 C
Max depth40m40m
Currentmoderatemoderate
Cost per 2-tank dive$70$70
Budget tiermid rangemid range
Best monthsJune, NovemberMay, June, July
Dive typeswreck, pelagicwreck, shore, pelagic
Min certificationOpen WaterOpen Water
Key speciessea turtle, moray eel, lionfishgrouper, moray eel, octopus
Google rating0 (0 reviews)0 (0 reviews)

Which should you choose?

Choose Reunion Island when...

  • + Wreck diving enthusiasts
  • + Anyone visiting Indian Ocean for the first time
  • + Groups seeking 20+ named dive sites in one area

Skip if

  • - You don't have Advanced certification
  • - You can only travel outside June, November — conditions deteriorate

Choose Marseille Calanques when...

  • + Wreck diving enthusiasts
  • + Anyone visiting Mediterranean for the first time
  • + Groups seeking 20+ named dive sites in one area

Skip if

  • - You don't have Advanced certification
  • - You hate cold water — temps drop to 13°C

Bottom line

Reunion Island wins on overall score (58.4 vs 57.7), but the right choice depends on your priorities. Marseille Calanques is more affordable ($70 vs $70/dive). Marseille Calanques has better peak visibility (30m vs 30m).