

Best for beginner divers, 1-10m, boat entry, mild current.
Ilot Casy is a reef site located within the Amédée Marine Reserve in Prony Bay. The underwater landscape features a mix of coral and rocky habitats, providing a varied environment for snorkelers. Depths at this site range from 1 to 10 metres, with an average of 5 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for beginners due to mild currents. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 20 metres. Species recorded around this area include rock cod, white eyed moray, wrasses, and various invertebrates such as flatworms and sea stars. Divers and snorkelers should be aware of sharp coral present in the area.
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It is possible to see whales from mid-July to mid-September during the boat crossing.
Access requires a paid boat-taxi from Baie de Somme in the Grand Sud. It is necessary to rent a car to reach the pier as there is no public transport.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 10m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep
Species recorded around this area include rock cod, white eyed moray, wrasses, common coral trout, and various invertebrates like flatworms, cushion stars, and long-spined sea urchins.
Yes, Ilot Casy is suitable for beginners, featuring mild currents and shallow depths.
The depth ranges from 1 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
Yes, this site is well-suited for snorkelling and holds a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Ilot Casy in Ile des Pins. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Ilot Casy in Ile des Pins are July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Ilot Casy in Ile des Pins typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ilot Casy in Ile des Pins typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.