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Would you like to dive in Réunion Island, but feel hesitant because of sharks? Here is my experience: in five years of diving around the island, I have personally never seen a shark underwater. I’m Pierrick from Excelsus Plongée in Saint-Leu. This question comes up regularly when we speak with people planning their first dive or a diving holiday. The concern is understandable. But our everyday underwater experiences mainly involve tropical fish, coral reefs and volcanic lands

The Grand Tombant at Pointe au Sel is a deep dive intended for divers with suitable qualifications. At Excelsus Plongée, we require a PE40 qualification or an appropriate deep-diving certification, such as a Deep Diver specialty, following a review of your diving background by our team. Are you an Open Water, Advanced or French Level 1 diver interested in exploring this part of Saint-Leu? Other routes may be possible depending on your level and sea conditions, particularly at

In Saint-Leu, on the west coast, every season offers opportunities to explore the island’s reefs and underwater landscapes. The water is generally warmer during the southern summer and cooler during the southern winter. However, water temperature is only one factor to consider. Wind, swell, visibility and the type of diving you want to do also matter. Planning your first scuba experience, some recreational dives or a training course? Here are the main things to know when orga

Would you like to explore Réunion Island’s underwater world but have never breathed underwater before? An introductory scuba dive lets you experience diving for the first time, with no previous experience required. In Saint-Leu, on the island’s west coast, Excelsus Plongée helps you discover the marine environment at your own pace. The idea is simple: after a friendly welcome and a briefing designed for beginners, you head out by boat to a site selected by the team. You then