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Dive centre · Les Trois Ilets · Martinique
4.9386 Google reviewsCorail Club Caraibes
Explore the southern Martinique reefs from the stable wooden barge Le Mounir or the fast semi-rigid Thazard.
What sets this centre apart
- Established dive centre operating since 1994
- SEA SCUBAPRO approved centre
- Affiliated with PADI, SDI, FFESSM, and ANMP
- Full kit hire including BCDs, regulators, and computers
- BAUER 32m³ compressor for air quality
- Two dedicated boats: Thazard and Le Mounir
- Instruction available for both PADI and FFESSM standards
- Night diving and northern site trips available on request
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Corail Club Caraibes about the centre
Located at the Anse à l'Âne beach in Les Trois-Îlets, Corail Club Caraibes has been a fixture of the Martinique diving scene for over 30 years. The centre is positioned to provide easy access to the diverse underwater topography of the island's southern coast, ranging from coral plateaus to deep canyons.
As a SEA SCUBAPRO approved centre, the club maintains a professional standard for both recreational exploration and formal training. Whether you are looking for a single exploration dive or a structured certification course, the operation is geared towards providing a reliable service in a well-known diving hub.
The club and its team
The centre is run by an experienced team including Sabine, Bernard, and Bruno. All instructors are either PADI/SDI certified or hold French State Breveté d'État qualifications, ensuring a high level of professional oversight for every group.
The team manages a wide variety of diver needs, from teaching children their first breaths underwater to guiding advanced divers through technical training. They are well-versed in both the PADI/SDI and the FFESSM curriculum, allowing them to cater to international divers and those following the French national federation standards.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI · FFESSM · ANMP · SDI
- Operating since
- 1994
- Website available in
- French
- Dive schedule
- 8h00, 13h30
- Boats
- 2 · semi-rigide (Thazard), barge en bois rigide (Le Mounir) · 18 plongeurs (Thazard), 10 plongeurs (Le Mounir)
- Equipment rental
- complet
- Night diving
- Yes
- Access and transfers
- Anse à l’âne Beach, Les Trois-Îlets 97229, Martinique. Easily accessible by road or river shuttle from Fort-de-France. River shuttle (vedette tropicale) at €2 per journey from Anse Mitan.
- Accommodation
- The centre works with several hotels, apartments and villas located near the club to ensure comfort and accessibility. Partnerships with Le Panoramic (400 m, 15% discount), Impératrice Village (half-board available), Courbaril Village (a few steps away), Studio pour 2 pers. – JB & Océane (Airbnb), Joli 2 pièces à Anse Mitan (river shuttle), Villa Edina T2/T3 (Antilles Location), Villa La Bellattitude (4 to 12 people). Villa bookings for 12 to 14 people are possible for groups. 15% discount on certain partner rentals.
- Phone
- +596 696 36 40 22
- Official website
- corailclubcaraibes.com ↗
Courses on offer
Corail Club Caraibes offers a comprehensive catalogue of training through PADI, SDI, and FFESSM. Beginners can start with Scuba Diver or the FFESSM Niveau 1, while those looking to progress can undertake Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, or the FFESSM Niveau 2 and Niveau 3 courses.
For more experienced divers, the centre provides specialty training such as the PADI Deep Diver Specialty and the Rescue Diver course. Professional paths are also available, including the SDI Divemaster programme and preparation for the FFESSM Niveau 4.
The boats
The centre operates two distinct vessels to suit different diving styles. The Thazard is a fast semi-rigid boat with a capacity for 18 divers, ideal for reaching sites quickly.
For those who prefer more stability, Le Mounir is a rigid wooden barge that carries up to 10 divers. This vessel offers a different experience on the water, providing a steady platform for preparing your kit before descent.
Equipment and gases
The shore-based facilities are equipped to handle full kit requirements for all divers. The centre provides a range of equipment including BCDs, fins, masks, and regulators, specifically using MK2 regulators.
Quality of air is a priority on-site, supported by a 32m³ BAUER compressor. For those who prefer to bring their own equipment, the centre is fully equipped to support your needs, and dive computers are included in the provided kit.
Dive sites with Corail Club Caraibes
The Nahoon is a wreck site suitable for divers at a Niveau 2 level or higher, offering interesting structures for exploration at depths of up to 34 metres.
Le Tombant d’Arlet is a significant wall dive featuring lush marine flora and depths reaching 43 metres. It is a site that rewards those looking for vertical relief and biological diversity.
Cap Enragé offers canyon diving in relatively easy conditions, making it an excellent choice for those looking to explore rich marine life within a canyon environment.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Le NahoonCap SalomonGrandes JorassesPointe Burgos / Petite SirèneLe Tombant d’ArletCanyons de BabodiÉpave de Saint-PierreRocher du Diamant
Marine life around Les Trois Ilets
Diving conditions
The centre operates two main daily departures, typically at 8h00 and 13h30. Night dives and dives to the northern parts of the island are available upon request, allowing for a broader range of exploration beyond the standard day trips.
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