Scuba

What It Feels Like

Bora Dive and Kite, based at Ravoraha, advertises PADI training, recreational fun dives and a local collection of reefs, pinnacles and wrecks. Its Big Eyes site is described close to Ile aux Nattes; La Pagode, Cocobay and Epave Cocoteraie extend the variety. PADI lists the related Ravoraha dive center. Published site descriptions are not promises of daily departures or live access.

Signature Sites

Start Here

Big Eyes
Bora describes a pair of shallow reef hills near Ile aux Nattes, with pufferfish and occasional turtles.
La Pagode
A coral reef wall described by the operator between 6 m and 18 m; listed for reef life and possible night dives, subject to permission and operator schedule.
Cocobay
A northern-island operator excursion with hard corals and rocky relief.

Level Up

La Crique
Operator-described limestone pinnacle with an upper section near 5 m and diving around 18 m.
Pic Corail
Reef plateau described around 26 m.

Advanced

Epave Cocoteraie
Northern Sainte-Marie artificial reef wreck according to the operator; exterior viewing, not permission or training for penetration.
Epave Serapis
Operator markets historic shipwreck remains and artifacts.

Planning Playbook

Operator Checklist

Arrange individual dive days from the Ravoraha or hotel base, not from an assumed overnight vessel. Bora publishes prices and course options, but verify current operations, minimum numbers, weather policy, included equipment, guide credentials, oxygen, first-aid kit and the nearest real medical evacuation route. No diver should enter a wreck or technical/overhead environment on the strength of a tourist-site description. Seek local permission for night or restricted dives.

Conditions Fallback

Arrange individual dive days from the Ravoraha or hotel base, not from an assumed overnight vessel. Bora publishes prices and course options, but verify current operations, minimum numbers, weather policy, included equipment, guide credentials, oxygen, first-aid kit and the nearest real medical evacuation route. No diver should enter a wreck or technical/overhead environment on the strength of a tourist-site description. Seek local permission for night or restricted dives.

Avoid

Do not ignore ferry and small-boat accidents advisories from local operators.

Sainte Marie and Ile aux Nattes Activity Planning