Superyacht Guide Award
2 Stars - Good yachting destination
Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Réunion has recognised yachting, expedition, strategic, cultural or itinerary merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
Réunion is a French Indian Ocean yacht destination with volcanoes, mountains, hiking, waterfalls, beaches and strong adventure appeal.
Réunion is a French Indian Ocean yacht destination with volcanoes, mountains, hiking, waterfalls, beaches and strong adventure appeal.
Réunion is included as a preliminary Superyacht Guide destination because it has strategic, charter, cultural, expedition, resort, passage-making or regional cruising relevance. Some of these destinations are established luxury cruising areas, while others are best treated as specialist route or shore-extension destinations requiring careful local support.
For owners and guests, Réunion can form part of a wider itinerary involving beaches, reefs, wildlife, culture, historic cities, marinas, remote anchorages, diving, safari extensions, ocean passages or Red Sea and Indian Ocean cruising. Its current Destination Star rating is deliberately capped pending full editorial assessment.
| Region | Indian Ocean |
|---|---|
| Local region / area | Mascarene Islands |
| Country | Réunion |
| City / main area | Saint-Denis / Saint-Gilles |
| Destination type | Volcanic island and adventure destination |
| Cruising area | Indian Ocean / Réunion |
| Best season | May to November |
| Best time to visit | The cooler dry season is generally best for hiking, cruising and shore excursions. |
| Season | Indian Ocean dry-season cruising window |
| Charter appeal | High adventure appeal |
| Nearest airport | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) |
|---|---|
| Airport access | Roland Garros Airport provides strong access from France and regional Indian Ocean hubs. |
| Marina access | Yacht access is harbour and local-support led, with conditions varying by coast. |
| Superyacht berthing | Port, swell, weather and local agency planning are recommended. |
| Luxury hotels | LUX* Saint Gilles; Blue Margouillat; Palm Hotel & Spa; boutique mountain lodges |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | French-Creole restaurants, Saint-Gilles dining, seafood and yacht hospitality |
| Attractions | Piton de la Fournaise; cirques; waterfalls; hiking; beaches; Saint-Denis; volcano landscapes |
| Events | events.EventPage.None |
Marina
2 Stars - Good marina standard
Marina
2 Stars - Good marina standard
Marina
2 Stars - Good marina standard