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Bleu Marine Réunion

4.0 — based on 21 community signals
4.3 12 species 31 contributors

Year-round diving off Réunion's coast with stable coral health and documented marine biodiversity.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
YearRoundHealthyReefShore entry

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Marine life
Bottlenose dolphin

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
0.7 kn
Wave
1.24 m
Water
24.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: W (41%)
Now: NW (315°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.5m

Today: High 14:00 (+0.63m), Low 06:00 (+0.53m)

+0.9 m+0.4 m
▼ 06:00 · +0.53m ▲ 14:00 · +0.63m ▼ 02:00 · +0.5m ▲ 11:00 · +0.63m Now +0.5m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV7.4 · high Air PM2.56 · good 06:11 18:14
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 6.6 1.28 7 3mm
09-20 6.4 1.44 8 2mm
09-21 5.9 1.62 8 3mm
09-22 6.1 1.54 8 1mm
09-23 5.4 2.42 7 0mm
09-24 6.3 2.5 7 1mm
09-25 4.8 2.02 8 1mm

About this spot

Bleu Marine Réunion offers consistent diving opportunities throughout the year off the coast of Réunion, France. The site benefits from healthy coral conditions with no current bleaching stress, making it a stable choice for divers planning trips to the Indian Ocean. Twelve species observations have been documented at this location, providing reliable data on local marine life encounters. The dive site sits outside any marine protected area, meaning access is unrestricted and permits are not required. Year-round conditions mean you can plan your trip based on your own schedule rather than seasonal windows. Three community videos exist of dives here, offering real-world footage of what to expect underwater. While specific depth and water temperature data are not published, the site's documented biodiversity and healthy coral status indicate a mature reef ecosystem worth exploring. Local divers have contributed observations that build a growing picture of the marine environment. The absence of bleaching stress suggests stable conditions for both coral and the fish populations that depend on them.

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Marine life

Bottlenose dolphin

Dive types

Reef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/E/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 49%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 9710km · ~2233kg · €40

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Bleu Marine Réunion?

Bleu Marine Réunion is diveable year-round, so you can plan your trip based on your schedule rather than seasonal constraints. Check the three available community videos for recent conditions before booking.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species observations have been documented at this site, though specific species lists are not published. Watch the available community videos to see actual footage of marine life encounters at the location.

Do I need permits or certifications to dive here?

Bleu Marine Réunion sits outside any marine protected area, so no special permits are required for diving. Standard recreational diving certifications apply.

What is the coral health status?

The site shows no stress indicators for coral bleaching, indicating stable reef conditions. This is a positive sign for both coral and dependent marine life.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Bleu Marine Réunion

0 km
Dive centre

Giras Suwan Macha

0.3 km
Dive centre

Gloria Maris

0.3 km
Dive centre

Corail Plongée

0.3 km
Dive centre

Le Vieux Plongeur Réunion

8 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

30 records · 25 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Thuridilla moebii

Gastropoda · Plakobranchidae
GBIF
Last seen:
19 Feb 2026
×1records

Hexabranchus lacer

Gastropoda · Hexabranchidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×2records

Aetobatus ocellatus

Elasmobranchii · Myliobatidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×1records

Dardanus lagopodes

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×1records

Halgerda toliara

Gastropoda · Discodorididae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×1records

Ancylocaris brevicarpalis

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×1records

Phyllidiopsis xishaensis

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×1records

Stenella longirostris

Mammalia · Delphinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
14 Feb 2026
×1records

Jorunna rubescens

Gastropoda · Discodorididae
GBIF
Last seen:
29 Jan 2026
×1records

Pleurobranchidae

Gastropoda · Pleurobranchidae
GBIF
Last seen:
28 Jan 2026
×2records

Tursiops truncatus

Mammalia · Delphinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
28 Jan 2026
×1records

Echinometra mathaei

Echinoidea · Echinometridae
GBIF
Last seen:
28 Jan 2026
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Plongée/ Diving/ Tauchen | La Réunion

Simon Janus

Requin Bouledogue à l'île de la Réunion

Cap Rand’Eau
💬 3 top comments
  • J'ai fait plusieurs plongées bouteille au Mexique avec une bonne dizaine de bouledogues chaque fois qui nous environnent, ce ne sont pas des mangeurs d'hommes mais de poissons, bravo pour cette vidéo , il faut préserver leur environnement au lieu de le détruire avec la surpêche , les détritus et les déchets

    @valeriebarral4062 · 👍 3
  • Bonjour, Suite à la tournure que ça prend sur les réseaux sociaux, afin de ne pas détourné le sens de cette inter-action. Je me sens obligé de recadrer le truc par ce petit Com... Je suis donc l'apnéiste qui tien la Caméra pendant la rencontre avec le Requin Bouldogue. Quelques précisions: _ D'une, j'était pas pour Médiatisé cette rencontre Extra-ordinaire.(A part sur Youtube, car ce sont des i

    @CapRandeau · 👍 23
  • Bien joué ! ;)

    @Titicaca974 · 👍 1

Diving Reunion Island October 2020

lester reciful

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Un signalement a été effectué par un utilisateur de l'application Cartes IGN : Titre : Ferme crescence Nom ou type de POI concerné : Ferme Crescence Description : Gîte meublé de tourisme fermé pédagogiques"

    Application Cartes IGN · 2026-04-08
  • "Un signalement a été effectué par un utilisateur de l'application Cartes IGN : Titre : Erreur Nom ou type de POI concerné : ViTO Chaloupe Saint Leu Description : La station service Vito ne se situe pas à cette adresse. La vrai adresse est 169 Rue Alexandre Begue, Saint-Leu 97436, La Réunion."

    Application Cartes IGN · 2026-03-14
  • "Toilettes non repertorié Photo·s et/ou informations disponibles ici: https://amenagements-cyclables.fr/fr/contributions/111252 (This note has been created from Geovelo)"

    Geovelo_Notes · 2025-12-13
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Apr (100/100) Worst: Jun (0/100) Now: Sep (32/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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