

Best for intermediate divers, 10-12m, boat entry, mild current.
Le Cimetiere is a reef site located 1000 metres offshore within the Saint-Gilles Marine Reserve. The site features a reef structure at depths between 10 and 12 metres, with an average depth of 11 metres. Divers typically experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Access is by boat only. Due to active boat traffic in the area, divers should remain close to their guide and use a surface marker buoy. The reef contains sharp coral and rock formations, requiring careful buoyancy control. Water temperatures remain between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
-21.19133, 55.28400
Carry a powerful torch even during daylight dives as the deepest swim-throughs become completely dark.
Boat access is required. Exit strategy depends on current direction, with two possible ascent points separated by 100 metres of surface swim.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-12m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
The site is rated for intermediate divers, though it is manageable for Open Water certified divers with some experience.
The reef ranges from 10 to 12 metres deep, with an average depth of 11 metres.
Le Cimetiere is a boat dive located 1000 metres from the shore.
Boat traffic is active in the area, so divers should deploy a surface marker buoy and ascend on the shot line where possible. Additionally, the reef features sharp coral and rocks, requiring careful buoyancy control.
Facilities include air fills, guided tours, a dive shop, parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station.
Diving at Le cimetiere in Saint-Leu requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Le cimetiere in Saint-Leu. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Le cimetiere in Saint-Leu are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Le cimetiere in Saint-Leu typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Le cimetiere in Saint-Leu typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.