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Sea Venture
Sea Venture is a deep wreck dive with strong pelagic life.
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About Sea Venture
Sea Venture is a deep wreck in Saint-Paul Bay, Réunion, where a timber carrier rests as an artificial reef off Saint-Paul le Port. The dive is boat-based and best treated as a serious wreck excursion, with guide planning, limited visibility, and a reward of massive propellers, open-water fish traffic, and other pelagic life.
Research Estimate At Sea Venture
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Where Is Sea Venture?
Sea Venture Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
40m - 50m
Depth Note
Deep wreck resting around 49 m in Saint-Paul Bay.
Best Season
Year-round, with best conditions June-November.
Typical Conditions
Deep wreck, poor visibility, and a technical boat-dive profile.
Safety & Access At Sea Venture
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Plan it as a deep wreck with restricted access, poor visibility, and a hull that can be unstable.
Access Restrictions
Access can be restricted when the hull is considered unstable.
Legal Notes
Dive only with the required certification and guide authorization.
Local Intel For Sea Venture
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A serious deep wreck dive that needs planning, guide support, and experience with low-visibility boat entries.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the depth makes it a scuba-only wreck.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkel; this is a deep wreck dive.
Sea Venture Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Sea Venture
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Wildlife at Sea Venture
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Sea Venture
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Sea Venture
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Sea Venture Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Sea Venture Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Guided wreck trip from Saint-Paul le Port with the wreck depth and artificial-reef framing.
Independent Reunion diving guide with Sea Venture, propellers, pelagic life, and seasonal guidance.
Official Reunion dive guide covering the Saint-Paul bay wrecks and broader underwater context.
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