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4.883 Google reviewsKaz Plongee
Explore the coral reefs of L'Étang-Salé with experienced instructors specialising in cetacean observation and side-mount diving.
What sets this centre apart
- Instruction provided by DEJEPS E4 and E3 qualified professionals
- Side-mount diving expertise available on site
- FFESSM, ANMP, and SDI certifications offered
- Humpback whale observations from June to September
- Complete equipment hire available for all divers
- Diving opportunities available seven days a week
- Introduction dives available for children from age 8
Kaz Plongee about the centre
Kaz Plongée is a diving centre situated in L'Étang-Salé, Réunion, providing access to the vast coral reef systems that extend for over 25 kilometres along the coast. The centre operates seven days a week, making it a reliable base for divers looking to explore the biodiversity of the Indian Ocean.
The local marine environment is characterised by calm seas and a rich variety of species. Whether you are looking for your first breath underwater or are an experienced diver seeking exploration, the centre focuses on a safe and convivial atmosphere for all participants.
The club and its team
The team is led by two experienced professionals, Malick and Renaud. Malick holds a DEJEPS E4 qualification, allowing him to lead dives to depths of 60 metres, while Renaud is a DEJEPS E3 and an SDI Instructor with a particular interest in underwater photography and side-mount configurations.
The centre is affiliated with FFESSM, ANMP, and SDI, ensuring a wide range of certification standards are met. This allows for a versatile teaching approach, whether you are following French national standards or international SDI programmes.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- FFESSM · ANMP · SDI
- Website available in
- French
- Management
- French
- Instructors and guides
- 2
- Equipment rental
- complet
- On board
- Eau, Thé et café sont disponibles gratuitement sur le bateau.
- Access and transfers
- The meeting point is at the pirogue basin in Etang Salé les Bains. The truck is in the small car park on the left at the end of rue Motais de Narbonne. The fishermen’s car park is not open to the public and rue Motais de Narbonne is often full. You are advised to park in the main street. By bus: CAR JAUNE (stop “AVENUE DE L’OCEAN”), ALTERNEO (stop “21 AVENUE OCTAVE BENARD”).
- Phone
- +262 693 71 61 64
- Address
- Rue Motais de Narbonne, L'Étang-Salé 97427, Réunion
- Official website
- kazplongee.com ↗
Courses on offer
A full range of training is available, starting with introductory scuba diving experiences for those aged 8 and over. For those looking to progress through formal certifications, the centre offers Open Water Diver courses and various specialties.
Training is conducted under the FFESSM, ANMP, and SDI frameworks, covering levels such as PE20 and PA60. This ensures that divers can achieve recognised qualifications regardless of their preferred diving agency.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides a complete range of equipment for hire, including wetsuits, regulators, fins, and masks. For those looking to dive at night or in lower light, torches are available.
While the centre is accessible to people with reduced mobility up to the truck, please note that the physical access to the boat is not adapted for wheelchairs.
Marine life around La Réunion
The local reef is incredibly biodiverse, hosting approximately 3,500 species. You will regularly encounter dolphins and sea turtles patrolling the reef areas.
Between June and September, the waters become a prime location for observing humpback whales. These seasonal migrations offer a unique opportunity for divers and snorkelers to witness these large cetaceans in the wild.
The reef itself is a vibrant ecosystem, providing a complex habitat for a vast array of marine life throughout the year.
Diving conditions
The sea conditions in this area are typically very calm, making it a reliable location for diving throughout the year. The water temperature remains warm, ranging between 23°C and 29°C.
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