Plongée à Saint-Leu — France

Saint-Leu on Réunion's sheltered west coast offers the island's best diving, with volcanic formations creating swim-throughs and walls that glow with soft corals. Humpback whales visit from June to October, and the French-standard dive infrastructure provides European-level safety and comfort. The Piton de la Fournaise volcano looms above.

Score
64.3
Visibilité
10–25m
Température
22–28°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, June
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Saint-Leu
FranceIndian Ocean
64.3

SCORE

-21.1700°N

55.2900°E

Saint-Leu on Réunion's sheltered west coast offers the island's best diving, with volcanic formations creating swim-throughs and walls that glow with soft corals. Humpback whales visit from June to October, and the French-standard dive infrastructure provides European-level safety and comfort. The Piton de la Fournaise volcano looms above.

Réunion's West Coast Diving Hub

Visibility10–25 m
Temperature22–28°C
Max Depth35 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$90
Best MonthsApril, May, June, July
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML62.0CH52.0VIS62.0SV60.0TMP80.0DA62.0OP78.0TS78.0GT48.0VAL62.0CRD72.0SP55.0

Marine Life

62.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
58
Megafauna Encounters
60
Reef Fish Abundance
62
Macro Life
55
Endemic Species
60
Marine Life Diversity
62.0
Coral & Reef Health
52.0
Visibility & Conditions
62.0
Dive Site Variety
60.0
Water Temperature
80.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
78.0
Getting There
48.0
Value & Cost
62.0
Crowding
72.0
Social Proof
55.0

Dive Types

reefwalldriftvolcanic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Piton de la Fournaise volcano hikecirque de Mafate trekparaglidingCreole cuisine tour

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Piton de la Fournaise
  • Kelonia turtle observatory

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber30 km — CHU Réunion Sud Hyperbaric Unit
Nearest Hospital20 km

Chamber at CHU Réunion Sud; French-standard medical infrastructure

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

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