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Réunion

Divesites
42
Centers
6
Courses & Events
21
Wildlife
23
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Explore Réunion

Diving in Réunion is a captivating experience, offering a unique blend of vibrant marine life and diverse underwater landscapes. Situated in the Indian Ocean, this French island boasts exceptional clarity in its waters, inviting divers to explore its remarkable coral reefs and dramatic volcanic formations. The reefs are teeming with colorful fish, turtles, and an array of intriguing invertebrates, making every dive a visual feast. Moreover, the island’s dive sites feature both accessible shore dives and boat dives, catering to divers of all experience levels.

One of the highlights of diving in Réunion is the chance to encounter larger marine species. Depending on the season, divers might spot majestic humpback whales, playful dolphins, or even elusive whale sharks. The island’s underwater topography is equally enthralling, with opportunities to explore underwater caves and walls that descend into the deep blue. Réunion is also home to a number of fascinating wrecks, each offering a glimpse into the island's maritime history. This diverse and dynamic underwater world makes Réunion a truly special dive destination.

Power Plug Type
C, E
Payment Method
VISA, MC
Currency
EUR
Dial Code
+262
Electricity
230V
Time
UTC +4

Courses and Events

Dive Centers

Dive Sites

Réunion Island, located in the Indian Ocean, is surrounded by vibrant coral reefs that host a diverse array of marine life. Among the most commonly encountered reef fish are damselfish, angelfish, and butterflyfish, which divers can expect to see year-round. Parrotfish and wrasses also add splashes of color to the underwater landscape. Seasonal highlights include the sighting of migratory species. During the warmer months, divers may encounter green and hawksbill turtles gliding gracefully through the waters, especially around coral-rich areas like "La Pointe au Sel". Sharks, including reef and nurse sharks, are more frequently seen during the cooler months, particularly in the waters around "La Pointe des Châteaux". Rays, such as the majestic manta rays, are less common but can occasionally be spotted throughout the year, often near deeper channels and outer reef slopes.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 200

Moray Eel

2.6k Sightings
J
309
F
196
M
204
A
160
M
165
J
144
J
186
A
195
S
216
O
260
N
262
D
260

Green Turtle

2.2k Sightings
J
215
F
126
M
159
A
157
M
199
J
135
J
168
A
191
S
208
O
202
N
227
D
166

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 300

Octopus

394 Sightings
J
85
F
29
M
32
A
34
M
31
J
20
J
26
A
24
S
39
O
26
N
29
D
19

Hawksbill Turtle

278 Sightings
J
32
F
15
M
8
A
6
M
37
J
16
J
40
A
16
S
46
O
29
N
27
D
6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 25

Eagle Ray

262 Sightings
J
26
F
15
M
2
A
5
M
15
J
30
J
16
A
24
S
16
O
44
N
37
D
32

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 27

Barracuda

241 Sightings
J
34
F
4
M
36
A
6
M
4
J
13
J
23
A
27
S
12
O
31
N
22
D
29

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 28

Clownfish

1.5k Sightings
J
142
F
102
M
91
A
101
M
87
J
87
J
138
A
112
S
134
O
168
N
175
D
125

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Total number of species: 90

Angelfish

1.3k Sightings
J
147
F
88
M
78
A
106
M
82
J
80
J
110
A
124
S
121
O
148
N
133
D
81

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 40

Triggerfish

1.3k Sightings
J
160
F
93
M
118
A
53
M
71
J
59
J
120
A
119
S
115
O
144
N
128
D
110

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 100

Parrotfish

1.3k Sightings
J
178
F
95
M
87
A
55
M
83
J
64
J
93
A
103
S
136
O
129
N
143
D
112

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 130

Butterfly Fish

1.1k Sightings
J
120
F
100
M
53
A
78
M
94
J
43
J
94
A
106
S
116
O
110
N
135
D
94

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Total number of species: 8

Bannerfish

839 Sightings
J
90
F
49
M
59
A
27
M
64
J
46
J
62
A
107
S
92
O
92
N
104
D
47

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 85

Surgeonfish

823 Sightings
J
92
F
49
M
72
A
28
M
84
J
50
J
72
A
52
S
91
O
68
N
104
D
61

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 3

Trumpetfish

806 Sightings
J
91
F
59
M
63
A
25
M
77
J
35
J
67
A
96
S
69
O
73
N
91
D
60

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Total number of species: 60

Soldierfish

453 Sightings
J
57
F
28
M
12
A
15
M
16
J
23
J
35
A
62
S
47
O
41
N
90
D
27

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 25

Boxfish

426 Sightings
J
72
F
32
M
43
A
4
M
32
J
10
J
12
A
40
S
33
O
46
N
62
D
40

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 250

Scorpionfish

375 Sightings
J
52
F
14
M
54
A
26
M
17
J
16
J
30
A
26
S
42
O
24
N
52
D
22

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 12

Lionfish

365 Sightings
J
41
F
11
M
6
A
18
M
21
J
17
J
38
A
36
S
43
O
44
N
66
D
24

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 3

Cornetfish

242 Sightings
J
51
F
4
M
14
A
15
M
5
J
8
J
33
A
9
S
28
O
20
N
29
D
26

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 3000

Nudibranch

220 Sightings
J
26
F
4
M
19
A
3
M
15
J
13
J
36
A
18
S
7
O
59
N
16
D
4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 130

Pufferfish

212 Sightings
J
29
F
12
M
11
A
3
M
15
J
5
J
19
A
44
S
39
O
3
N
23
D
9

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 250

Grouper/Basslets

209 Sightings
J
22
F
14
M
5
A
10
M
12
J
5
J
24
A
38
S
34
O
21
N
9
D
15

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 350

Damselfish

160 Sightings
J
35
F
18
M
27
A
2
M
2
J
15
J
15
A
19
S
8
O
1
N
14
D
4