Tour De Boucan

Tour de Boucan is a coastal dive site near Saint-Gilles-les-Bains on Réunion Island. It features a sloping reef crest and a series of small bommies that rise from the seabed, creating varied depths and interesting topography for drift and macro dives. Access is relatively easy from local piers or shore entries depending on conditions, with best visibility typically in calm seas and light winds. The site supports a range of marine life common to tropical Indian Ocean reefs, including reef fish, wrasse, damsels, moray eels, and occasional turtles or reef sharks in patrolled areas. Currents can be variable; plan for current awareness and buoyancy control. Overall, Tour de Boucan offers accessible underwater scenery suitable for intermediate-level divers exploring Réunion’s vibrant coastal habitats.