Mada Diving Martinique

Located in the village of Les Anses-d'Arlet, Mada Diving operates away from the large commercial structures found in Grande Anse. This family-run club offers a more intimate and welcoming environment for those looking to explore the Martinican seabed.

Whether you are looking for your first breath underwater or seeking more advanced exploration, the centre caters to a wide range of experience. The club provides access to diverse environments, with dives ranging from shallow reef flats at 6 metres to deeper sites reaching 60 metres.

The team consists of passionate, state-qualified instructors who guide you through the local waters. They are dedicated to providing a professional yet warm atmosphere, ensuring that both beginners and experienced divers feel at home.

The club is open 7 days a week, making it easy to fit a dive into your schedule. After a day on the water, the team provides coffee and planteur for all divers to enjoy back at the centre.

The centre provides a complete training curriculum for those looking to advance their skills. They offer a structured pathway from the initial Level 1 through to Level 3 certifications.

For those looking to go beyond standard recreational diving, the centre also facilitates training for Level 4. This allows divers to progress from basic discovery dives to advanced exploration of the local marine environment.

The shore-based facilities at the centre are designed for convenience and comfort. The premises include spacious changing rooms, bathrooms, and toilets, ensuring you can prepare for your dive or rinse off comfortably.

For those needing to study or prepare for certification exams, there is a dedicated classroom on-site. The centre also offers full kit hire, including fins, masks, and wetsuits, for those not travelling with their own equipment.

The local waters are home to a diverse array of reef fish, including various species of angelfish (Pomacanthidae), butterflyfish (Chaetodonta), and surgeonfish (Acanthuridae). You can also observe parrotfish, damselfish (Pomacentridae), and various snappers (Lutjanidae).

Larger pelagics and predators are frequently encountered, such as barracuda (Sphyraena), wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri), and various species of jack (Carangidae). You may also spot striped kingfish, Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus), and crevalle jack.

On the sandy bottoms and reef structures, you will find rays such as the Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus), eagle ray (Aetobatus), and leopard rays. Other notable inhabitants include moray eels (Muraenidae), triggerfish (Balistidae), and various types of pufferfish.

The ecosystem is further enriched by sea turtles, including the Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas). Spiny lobsters (Palinuridae) and other lobsters (Homaridae) are also part of the local marine life.