Dive sites in Basse-Terre
2–60 m · 24 signature species
22 dive sites in Basse-Terre, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Basse-Terre
Réserve Cousteau →
The Réserve Cousteau offers a dense and colourful coral reef teeming with Atlantic species, right off the coast of Guadeloupe.
L’Aquarium →
Descend into L'Aquarium to discover a vibrant coral plateau or navigate a maze of fish-filled canyons, depending on your entry.
Max. depth · 60 m
Le Jardin de corail →
Explore a vibrant coral garden in the Réserve Cousteau, where a gentle reef slopes to a deeper wall, offering encounters with barracudas and a submerged bust of Commandant Cousteau.
Max. depth · 37 m
Le Phare de Vieux Fort →
Descendez le doux plateau sous-marin du Phare de Vieux Fort, où des anémones soleil tapissent les criques rocheuses jusqu'à 20 mètres.
Max. depth · 20 m
La Pointe Carangue →
Pointe Carangue offers a dramatic wall dive teeming with diverse marine life and culminating in a poignant historical monument.
Max. depth · 40 m
Epave du Gustavia →
Explore the impressive 49-meter cargo ship, the Gustavia, an upright wreck transformed into a vibrant artificial reef, offering a unique 'spiral' exploration.
Max. depth · 40 m
Epave du Franjack →
Explore the 'Franjack', a 50-meter sand dredger intentionally sunk in 1996, now a vibrant artificial reef teeming with marine life and offering accessible wreck penetration.
Max. depth · 23 m
Epave de l'Augustin Fresnel II →
Descend to 28 metres to explore the Augustin Fresnel II, a former buoy tender offering penetrable rooms, including the kitchen and dining area.
Max. depth · 28 m
La Piscine →
Descend into the vibrant depths of La Piscine, where a dramatic wall drops to 40 meters, teeming with diverse coral and sponge life.
Max. depth · 40 m
Anse Négresse →
Anse Négresse offers a calm, shallow reef dive within the Cousteau Reserve, where extensive fan gorgonian fields begin just metres below the surface.
Max. depth · 20 m
La Pointe Thomas →
Descend through successive plateaus at La Pointe Thomas, where temperate waters meet a rich underwater topography, offering distinct ecosystems at varying depths.
Max. depth · 35 m
La Caye →
Descend into the vibrant, shallow waters of La Caye, where the colours truly awaken under the beam of your dive light.
Max. depth · 14 m
La Pointe Lézarde →
Descend along a dramatic wall dropping to 40 meters, where the edge of the reef gives way to the open blue and resident turtles glide silently by.
Max. depth · 40 m
Le Sec Pâté →
Descend into the heart of a submerged mountain in the Canal des Saintes, where three prominent pinnacles rise toward the surface, the highest topping out at a diver-friendly 17 meters.
Max. depth · 40 m
La Pointe Barracuda →
La Pointe Barracuda offers a dramatic wall dive experience with frequent encounters with large pelagic species and the opportunity for deeper exploration.
Max. depth · 50 m
Les 3 pointes →
Explore the distinct rocky spurs and sandy plateaus of Les 3 Pointes, a geological formation offering a varied dive profile.
La Pointe Quecy →
Descend into La Pointe Quecy to navigate a captivating labyrinth of small caves, rock passages, and a unique chimney swim-through.
Max. depth · 18 m
Fort Delgrés →
Descend from a shallow sand plateau into the dramatic depths of Fort Delgrés, exploring a series of three formidable drop-offs that plunge to 60 metres.
Max. depth · 60 m
Melle Rose →
Descend into Melle Rose along a vibrant coral reef, transitioning into a dense gorgonian forest before tracing a rocky flank down to 18 metres.
Max. depth · 18 m
La Pointe Mahault →
Explore the infrequently visited northern reaches of Guadeloupe's National Park, where a shallow reef offers a glimpse into a tranquil Caribbean ecosystem.
Max. depth · 20 m
La Pointe Malendure →
Navigate between distinct rock pinnacles and sandy bottoms, discovering black gorgonians and azure vase sponges that punctuate a vibrant underwater landscape.
Max. depth · 18 m
Les Tortues →
Dive into the tranquil waters south of Anse des Tortues, where a gentle descent along a caye reveals a vibrant coral plateau reaching depths of 30 metres.
Max. depth · 30 m
