Noa Plongée

Best months: Jan–Apr

Protected Area

Couronne Conchou - Anse Salmon

Why dive here

With 331+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and manta rays - Noa Plongée offers some of Cousteau Reserve's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

Best timeJan–Apr

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Manta Rays · 331+ species recorded

Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Noa Plongée, within the Cousteau Reserve, always delivers. We love the drift here, gently pulling you along a wall that feels endless. Drop down and let the current do the work. Schools of chromis dance just off the reef, a shimmering cloud you can almost swim through. Keep an eye out for the red cushion sea stars, their vibrant colour really pops against the coral. What makes Noa Plongée a standout for us is the constant feeling of discovery. It’s not about one big showstopper, but the continuous reveal of smaller wonders. We’ve spotted cowfish here, comically slow, and once, a rather large bottlenose sea cucumber just cruising the bottom. The visibility is usually excellent, around 20-30 metres, which lets you appreciate the sheer scale of the wall. Best enjoyed on a calm morning, before the afternoon winds pick up. It’s a site for divers who appreciate a relaxed pace and aren’t afraid to spend time really looking.