Réunion
Passe de l'Ermitage
About this Dive Site
Description
Embark on a thrilling drift dive through the 'Passe de l'Ermitage,' a breathtaking coral canyon. Let the gentle current guide you past swirling schools of jackfish and vibrant parrotfish, with the occasional thrill of spotting a passing shark. This site is a visual feast of stunning coral formations and abundant pelagic life.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
May, June, July, January, March, April, August, September, October
Jan
Humpback whale sightings begin, good for reef diving
Feb
Humpback whale sightings, potential for reduced visibility
Mar
Humpback whale sightings
Apr
End of humpback whale season, excellent visibility
More monthly highlights
May
Manta ray season begins, excellent visibility, good for lava formations
Jun
Manta ray season, good for macro life and lava formations
Jul
Manta ray season, peak visibility, explore lava tubes
Aug
Manta ray season, good chance of sightings, explore lava formations
Sep
Manta ray season winding down, good macro and lava formations
Oct
Good visibility, chance of turtles, explore lava formations
Nov
Plankton blooms can reduce visibility but attract marine life
Dec
Humpback whale season begins, good for reef diving
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