

Best for beginner divers, 2-6m, boat entry, mild current.
Located in the Amédée Marine Reserve, Îlot Casy is a reef site characterised by its red soil islet and turquoise waters. The site is accessed by boat, situated 300 metres from the shore. Divers and snorkellers can explore reef patches at depths ranging from 2 to 6 metres, with an average depth of 4 metres. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 5 and 15 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, though caution is advised regarding sharp coral. Species recorded around this area include white eyed moray, rock cod, yellow boxfish, and various wrasses, alongside invertebrates like cushion stars and long-spined sea urchins.
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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. From Noumea, take the RP1 road towards Prony and pass through Mont-Dore to reach the embarkation point.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 6m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep
Species recorded around this area include white eyed moray, rock cod, yellow boxfish, Valentini pufferfish, wrasses, common coral trout, cushion stars, and long-spined sea urchins.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the shallow depths and mild currents.
The depth ranges from 2 to 6 metres, with an average depth of 4 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 300 metres from the shore.
Yes, the site is well-suited for snorkelling and holds a rating of 4/5.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Îlot Casy in Prony. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Îlot Casy in Prony are July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Îlot Casy in Prony typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Îlot Casy in Prony typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.