🇫🇷Snorkeling, Freediving, and Scuba in French Southern and Antarctic Lands
Quick Facts
- • Best season: Year-round (varies by region)
- • Typical visibility: 10-30m depending on location
- • Entry types: Shore diving, Boat diving
- • Highlights: Explore French Southern and Antarctic Lands's underwater world
Welcome to the ultimate guide for snorkeling, freediving, and scuba diving in French Southern and Antarctic Lands. With 3 documented dive spots across 10 regions, French Southern and Antarctic Lands offers diverse underwater experiences for all skill levels. From vibrant coral reefs to mysterious wrecks, from shallow snorkeling bays to deep freediving drops, discover what makes French Southern and Antarctic Lands a must-visit destination for underwater enthusiasts. Our community-driven platform provides real-time conditions, detailed spot information, and local insights to help you plan your perfect diving adventure.
Regions in French Southern and Antarctic Lands (10)
Indian Ocean
sea
Mozambique Channel
sea
Amsterdam-St Paul
province
Subantarctic Islands
province
Western Indian Ocean
province
Amsterdam-St Paul
ecoregion
Cargados Carajos/Tromelin Island
ecoregion
Crozet Islands
ecoregion
Kerguelen Islands
ecoregion
Western and Northern Madagascar
ecoregion
Dive Spots in French Southern and Antarctic Lands (3)
Bassas Da India
Bassas Da India is an underwater volcano with a diameter of 15 kilometers and a circumference of 32 kilometers, rising from the ocean floor to a ridge at a depth of 40 meters. The site is typically 5 to 8 meters underwater, allowing divers to walk along the rim and explore wrecks during low tide. The area is home to a diverse range of marine life, including up to eight species of sharks, large Potato Bass, rays, turtles, and whale sharks, which contribute to a unique ecosystem.
-21.4853, 39.6799
Southside Bassas
Southside Bassas is located on the lee side of the Atoll, where divers typically access the site by boat. The dive involves exploring the vertical walls of the Atoll, with routes available to the left and right that showcase a variety of marine life. Common sightings include sharks, groupers, and rays, along with a diverse array of Indian Ocean fish species. The area also features wreck scars from vessels that have run aground, adding to the site's unique characteristics.
-21.5269, 39.6781
Wildside Bassas
Wildside Bassas is located on the nutrient-rich side of the atoll, where strong currents bring warm, nutrient-laden waters that support a diverse marine ecosystem. The site is known for its impressive coral formations and a variety of marine life, including wrecks, sharks, and groupers. This area showcases some of the finest coral structures found within the entire atoll, making it a prime location for divers interested in the rich biodiversity of the Indian Ocean. Conditions can be challenging due to strong waves and currents, so it is recommended for experienced divers. Entry to the site is from the shore.
-21.4650, 39.7193