Le Canyon

Best time to dive

January to December; May to November

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Manta rayLikely
• Mola mola (oceanic sunfish)Possible
• Moray eelLikely
• Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Marginal - it is a boat-access reef/lava-flow site rather than a shore snorkel spot, though its shallow max depth (20m) means the reef top could suit strong snorkelers in calm conditions

Safety notes

Venomous species present (stonefish, lionfish) requiring buoyancy/hand-placement care; otherwise a low-hazard site

Permits & fees

Within the Reserve Naturelle Marine de La Reunion (Saint-Gilles sector); no specific individual diver permit confirmed; spearfishing and anchoring restricted reserve-wide

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Saint-Gilles-les-Bains