Cap Lahoussaye
Also known as: Cap La Houssaye
Best time to dive
January to December; July to October
What you might see
- Ghost pipefishLikely
- Manta rayLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- Sea turtleReliably seen
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Viable near the shallow shore entry and cave/seagrass area given shore access and shallow depth, though currents and rocky terrain require care
Safety notes
Road crossing (RN1A) between parking and shoreline; turtle-disturbance rules strictly enforced (no touching/chasing/blocking turtles); site is within the Reserve Naturelle Marine; diving is exempt from the department-wide shark swim/surf ban but divers assume own risk
Permits & fees
No individual diver permit; site is within the Reserve Naturelle Marine de La Reunion (northern boundary, Cap Lahoussaye to L'Hermitage sector); reserve zoning and supervision rules apply; commercial operators work under reserve agreements
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Saint-Paul
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.