CMAS
JMM - Destination Plongee
Google 4.9/5 (257 reviews)
3.4 km away as the crow flies
Basse-Terre · Guadeloupe · Caribbean
Max. depth · 30 mLes Tortues, Guadeloupe: exploring a coral plateau
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.
What makes this site special
- Gradual descent along a caye
- Extensive coral plateau
- Maximum depth of 30 metres
- Accessible for Open Water Diver level
For subtitles in English: start the video firstthen click the gearat the top right of the video, select “Subtitles/CC”, then “Auto-translate” and choose “English”.
Les Tortues about the site
Approaching Les Tortues, you'll find yourself positioned just south of Anse des Tortues, a tranquil starting point for this captivating dive. The journey into the blue begins with a slow, deliberate descent, following the natural contours of a caye. This gradual, unhurried entry allows your eyes to adjust and your senses to acclimate, preparing you for the vibrant ecosystem that lies ahead.
As you continue your descent, the caye serves as your submerged guide, steadily leading you towards the main attraction: a expansive coral plateau. This plateau is a diverse underwater landscape, a mosaic of hard and soft corals that stretch out before you, teeming with life. The gentle slope ensures a comfortable dive profile, allowing you to absorb the surrounding beauty without feeling rushed.
The maximum depth at Les Tortues is a consistent 30 metres, primarily found along the outer edge and deeper sections of the coral plateau. This depth range offers ample exploration for divers seeking to discover the deeper reef inhabitants, while still remaining well within recreational limits. The gradual transition from the shallow caye to the deeper plateau provides a clear progression through different reef zones, each with its own character and resident species.
Diving conditions
This site is accessible from Open Water Diver level. The dive depth reaches a maximum of 30 metres.
Three dives not to miss
Map of hotels, dive sites and dive centres in Basse-Terre
Dive centres in Basse-Terre
Hotels in Basse-Terre
Frequently asked questions about Les Tortues
What level of diver can dive Les Tortues?
Les Tortues is accessible to Open Water Diver level. The site offers a gradual descent along a caye, followed by exploration of an extensive coral plateau. Its steady underwater progression provides a comfortable profile while you move from the shallower caye toward the deeper sections of the reef.
How deep does Les Tortues get?
Les Tortues reaches a maximum depth of 30 metres. This depth is found mainly along the outer edge and deeper sections of the coral plateau. The dive progresses gradually from the caye into deeper reef zones, allowing you to explore the site’s changing underwater landscape within recreational limits.
What can you see at Les Tortues?
At Les Tortues, you can explore an extensive coral plateau made up of hard and soft corals. The reef is teeming with life and includes deeper reef inhabitants. As you move from the caye toward the plateau, different reef zones appear, each with its own character and resident species.
What is the descent like at Les Tortues?
The descent at Les Tortues is slow and gradual, following the natural contours of a caye. This steady entry gives your eyes time to adjust and your senses time to acclimate. The caye then leads toward the coral plateau, where the gentle slope supports an unhurried dive profile.
