Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Saint-Leu on Réunion Island's western shore, Maison Verte takes its name from a distinctive green house on the cliffside that local skippers long used as a navigation mark. The underwater landscape features a volcanic basalt base overlaid with hard coral formations, sloping gradually from the reef flat down toward deeper sandy channels. Gentle topography and sheltered coastal waters make it a favorite for both training dives and relaxed marine observation.
Volcanic reef slopes covered in plate and branching hard corals
Frequent encounters with resident green and hawksbill sea turtles
Sheltered conditions typical of the Saint-Leu marine reserve area
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is accessible year-round, with the warmest sea temperatures occurring during the austral summer and peak underwater visibility in the transition months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Titan triggerfishBalistoides viridescens | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
