Scuba diving in Martinique

You want to go diving in Martinique? Discover the most beautiful snorkeling and diving sites on the island. We have also selected for you five of the best diving centers. They will accompany you safely for your unforgettable discoveries.

The eight best underwater diving spots in Martinique

The three most beautiful sites for snorkelers

The Anses d'Arlet

The pretty beach is located in front of the charming little fishing village of Anses d'Arlet. You will find white sand and clear waters. The rocks, located a few dozen meters from the shore, which protrude from the sea, shelter a diversified marine fauna and flora. In this reef, you will discover, among others, coral fish and trumpet fish, as well as at least three varieties of lobsters and eels.

The Black Cove

Anse Noire takes its name from its black sand beach, and is located between Anses d'Arlet and Trois Ilets. Sheltered at the bottom of a cove, it is not very frequented. On weekends, you will meet divers, attracted by the beautiful seabed of a great diversity and unreal beauty.

Anse Couleuvre

Even wilder and more remote, Anse Couleuvre, with its black sandy beach, will delight you with the richness of its marine life. You will find coral fish and, with a little luck, turtles. Discover there one of the wildest parts of Martinique, with an exceptional setting. To get there, you have to cross the ruins of an old house, the Maison Tardon, by a small path. The whole in the middle of a tropical forest, giving you the impression of being at the edge of the world. During the dry season, the beach is very busy on weekends.

The five most beautiful dive sites in Martinique

Discovering the wrecks of Saint-Pierre

If you want to discover wrecks buried by the waves, the wrecks of Saint-Pierre are a great place to dive. This wreck site is the most famous in the Caribbean. These ships with a sad fate sank during the eruption of Mount Pelee on May 8, 1902. A fiery cloud fell on them. At present, fourteen wrecks have been identified, at a depth of 20 to 80 meters. You can see Diamant, Clementina, La Thresa Lo Vigo, Tamaya, Raoraïma, Gabrielle, and Theresa... Depending on the depth, you need a level from 1 to 3.

La Citadelle, coral plateau

At La Citadelle, you will discover a superb coral plateau. The plateau plunges slowly at first, until it reaches a breathtaking slope of 60 meters. On the first level, at 30 meters, you will see lobsters, parrot fish, beautiful kingfish and wrasse. On the slope at 60 m, you will observe a slope colonized by gorgonians and sponges. It is a volcanic fauna which will be offered to your amazed eyes. A level 1 will be enough to discover this exceptional site.

Cape Solomon

Here too, you will find a steep slope, up to 40 meters deep. Not to be missed: Solomon's cave, only 3 meters deep. Depending on the places explored, you will need at least a level 1, if not a level 2 in diving. You can admire barracudas, captains and box fish. You can also find hard and soft corals, tubular sponges, as well as red and yellow gorgonians.

Burgos Point

Pointe Burgos is located in Anses d'Arlet, and is a superb underwater walk. While criss-crossing the rocks and faults from 5 to 25 meters, you will discover a luxuriant marine fauna and flora, such as beautiful lobsters, platax or gorgonians... This site is suitable for all levels. And if the drop-offs attract you, go and discover a 60 m slope along the plateau.

The rock of Diamant

The Diamond Rock is the most important site in Martinique. The immense rock of 175 m high shelters in its sides an underwater fault which crosses the rock from one side to the other. The fish, fauna and flora are very varied. Thanks to its size, the rock has an impressive amount of cavities, where many crabs, turtles, morays, surgeonfish or emperors can take refuge. Maybe you will also discover a majestic ray? Some places are accessible to the beginner, but you will have to be more experienced to fully explore this extraordinary site.

The five best diving centers and clubs

To discover all these wonderful sites in complete safety, we have selected for you five diving centers and clubs.

À Papa d'Lo

102 rue Bouillé 97250 Saint Pierre

06 28 41 83 58

This club welcomes you all year long for unforgettable diving trips in Martinique. They offer first dives as well as supervised or autonomous explorations. You can also access training courses for all levels.

Crazy frog

9 Lotissement la Batterie, Les Anses-d'Arlet, Martinique

+596 596 48 32 17

From Les Anses d'Arlet, Crazy Frog offers all-inclusive diving packages for families and small groups of divers (maximum six people). You can choose various packages, including Nitrox, SCR, underwater scooter. It is also possible to stay in an elegant architect's house. Crazy Frog recommends that you book at least one month in advance.

Center de Plongée du Diamant - Antilles Sub Diamond Rock

Fishing port of La Taupinière, Le Diamant 97223, Martinique

+596 696 82 14 35

This center proposes you baptisms, initiations and trainings. And of course, it will take you to explore the famous rock and bay of Le Diamant. It is open all year round, and welcomes children from 8 years old.

Corail Club center

Rue Caret, 97229 Trois-Îlets, Martinique

06 96.36.40.22

Since 1994, this center accompanies the diving in Martinique of groups or individuals on the South of the island. You can also follow training courses from level 1 to level 4, as well as an initiation for your children from six years old. Among their best sites, let's count Cape Solomon and Point Burgos, which we have just presented to you.

Natiyabel

Rue du capitaine constant port de pêche, Sainte-Anne 97227, Martinique

+596 696 36 63 01

With a family atmosphere, Natiyabel was created by two diving enthusiasts, natives and diving professionals for over thirty years. Not content with presenting the most mythical sites, this club also promises to show the passionate diver secret sites, discovered during walks or revealed by a fisherman friend.

After this overview of the wonderful diving sites in Martinique, you are sure not to miss any of the unmissable spots. And our non-exhaustive selection of clubs will help you in your search for competent professionals. So, are you ready for an unforgettable diving trip in Martinique?