SEA VENTURE
Protected Area
Grande Ravine
Why dive here
With 511+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, dolphins and eagle rays - SEA VENTURE offers some of Saint-Gilles & West Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
The Sea Venture is a substantial wreck, an 86-meter motor vessel that went down in 1981 in St. Paul Bay. Descending to 50 meters, it's a dive best suited for experienced wreck enthusiasts with appropriate training. We found the sheer scale impressive, with the bow and stern still largely intact, offering some intriguing swim-throughs if you're comfortable with overhead environments. Keep an eye out for resident groupers lurking in the shadows and the occasional reef shark patrolling the exterior. It’s a proper deep wreck, a chance to really explore a piece of history claimed by the ocean.
Typical SEA VENTURE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 50m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to SEA VENTURE
Dive shops near SEA VENTURE
Le Vieux Plongeur Réunion
Le Dodo Palmé
Corail Plongee
EXCELSUS PLONGEE
Scubananas Reunion Plongee
PLONGÉE SALÉE
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SEA VENTURE
SEA VENTURE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SEA VENTURE, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-21.11, 55.25) (2km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
25°C
77°F · Range: 23.8–27.1°C
Air Temperature
23°C
73°F
Wind Speed
4.46 m/s
8.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1018.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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