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Aplysina site page with slope depth, beginner-friendly profile, and species notes.
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Aplysina is run as a guided Port-Louis boat dive and suits newly certified divers.
Aplysina is a relaxed Port-Louis boat dive on a gentle slope with a coral plateau and sponge-rich ledges; good for easy second-dive scuba.
About Aplysina
Aplysina is a short boat dive from Port-Louis on Grande-Terre's western shelf, where a gentle slope drops onto a coral plateau with bright tube sponges, sand banks, and ledges. It is a relaxed, beginner-friendly dive and a strong choice for a second dive or a newly certified diver who wants an easy profile without losing reef structure.
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Research Estimate At Aplysina
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Aplysina?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Aplysina Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 22m
Depth Note
Gentle slope from about 10 m to 22 m, with the shallow top staying comfortable for recently certified divers.
Best Season
Dry season, roughly December to May.
Typical Conditions
Calm, sheltered water over a gentle slope; usually light current and good visibility.
Safety & Access At Aplysina
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Access Restrictions
Boat access via a local dive operator; plan it as a guided Port-Louis dive.
Legal Notes
The site sits in the Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin / Port-Louis reserve area, so follow local operator and park rules.
Local Intel For Aplysina
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Gentle slope, coral plateau, and sponge-covered ledges over 10-22 m; a relaxed profile suited to controlled buoyancy.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the main draw is the broad slope and reef plateau, which suit scuba better than breath-hold work.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can sample the shallow top, but the richer sponge growth and reef structure are better underwater.
Wildlife at Aplysina
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Aplysina
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Aplysina
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
