Discover scuba diving in L'Étang-Salé lagoon, la Réunion
Try scuba diving in L'Étang-Salé with a pool initiation and a 45-minute guided sea dive in the calm lagoon of Réunion Island’s marine reserve.
Practical information
Experience scuba diving in Réunion Island during a 2.5-hour session that includes two dives: a short initiation in a pool to get familiar with the gear, followed by a real 40-45 minute sea dive in the L'Étang-Salé lagoon, guided by your instructor.
- Pool initiation to learn how to breathe and move underwater with confidence
- 40 to 45-minute sea dive in the L'Étang-Salé lagoon, on the edge of the marine reserve
- Caring instructors, full equipment provided, and a tropical dive centre atmosphere
Course of events
- Arrive at the Plongée Salée dive centre in L'Étang-Salé at your scheduled time.
- You are welcomed by your instructor, Didier, Christophe or Bérangère, who will equip you and explain how the session will unfold.
- Begin with a short pool session to get used to the diving equipment, learn how to breathe through the regulator, and build confidence underwater.
- After a water break and a quick briefing, head to the nearby lagoon for your sea dive.
- Enjoy a 40-45 minute guided dive in the calm, shallow waters of L'Étang-Salé, right on the edge of Réunion Island’s protected marine reserve.
- Discover colourful reef life, tropical fish and the unique sensations of breathing underwater, all at your own pace, under close supervision.
- Return to the dive centre, rinse off with a hot shower and enjoy a refreshing drink.
- Receive your official first dive certificate and browse fish ID booklets to identify the species you encountered.
Activity requirements
All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Written parental authorisation is required for minors (14+) to participate in this activity without an accompanying adult.
Being in good physical condition is required to take part in this activity.
Special terms
A maximum of 3 participants per instructor.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time.
This activity is not recommended for people with cognitive or mental disabilities.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Spoken languages:
French, English, GermanIncluded
- Pool initiation session
- Guided sea dive (40-45 minutes)
- Full diving equipment (mask, fins, wetsuit, tank, regulator, weights)
- Certified instructor supervision
- First dive certificate
- Hot shower
- Refreshment after the activity
- Access to marine life ID booklets
Do not forget to bring
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- Bottle of water
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Discover scuba diving in L'Étang-Salé, one of Réunion Island’s most peaceful and accessible dive spots. This 2.5-hour experience is specially designed for beginners, with a relaxed introduction in the pool followed by your very first real sea dive in the warm, shallow waters of L'Étang-Salé lagoon.
You’ll be welcomed at the dive centre, set in a tropical garden just steps from the beach. The session begins with a short initiation in the pool where you’ll learn how to breathe underwater and get used to the gear. After a safety briefing, it’s time to head out into the lagoon for the real thing.
During your 40-45 minute guided dive in la Réunion, you’ll explore colourful reef life, glide past tropical fish, and experience the unique sensations of weightlessness and underwater breathing, all at your own rhythm. Discover scuba diving in L'Étang-Salé means taking your first steps into the marine world, under the close supervision of experienced and reassuring instructors.
Once you’re back on land, enjoy a hot shower and a refreshing drink, look through fish ID booklets to learn what you saw, and receive your official first dive certificate. Whether you're curious, nervous, or just excited, this introduction is the perfect way to discover scuba diving in L'Étang-Salé and fall in love with the ocean.
Open to everyone from age 10, discover scuba diving in L'Étang-Salé is a gentle, joyful and unforgettable way to begin your underwater journey in Réunion Island’s marine reserve.