La Piscine
Sheltered, shallow area between the two Pigeon islets, ideal for beginners.
Marine life & flora: Frequent turtles, moray eels, multicoloured fish.
Destination guide
Guadeloupe
Marine reserve, coral gardens and turtles
Cousteau reserveTurtlesWarm water
Guadeloupe — Marine reserve, coral gardens and turtles. This destination suits beginner-level divers and is aimed mainly at those looking for encounters with marine life.
Dive centres are open from December to May. During this period the water is between 27 and 28 °C; over the year it ranges from 27 to 29 °C.
Must-dive sites include: La Piscine, Le Jardin de Corail, L'Aquarium.
At a glance
- Recommended level
- beginner
- Focus
- Wildlife
- Water
- 27–29 °C
- Dive centres open
- December – May
- Indicative budget
- 1 690€
Indicative trip budget, paid directly to providers (flight, hotel, dive centre)
Dive sites
Le Jardin de Corail
East face of the Pigeon islets, where the submerged bust of Commander Cousteau rests (2004).
Marine life & flora: Tropical reef fish, hawksbill turtles.
L'Aquarium
Submerged plateau north of Grand Îlet, bordered by a drop-off.
Marine life & flora: Multicoloured reef fish, trevallies, rays.
Water temperature month by month
| Month | Temperature |
|---|---|
| January | 27 °C |
| February | 27 °C |
| March | 27 °C |
| April | 27 °C |
| May | 28 °C |
| June | 28 °C |
| July | 29 °C |
| August | 29 °C |
| September | 29 °C |
| October | 29 °C |
| November | 28 °C |
| December | 27 °C |
With Polipia you join a group of 8 divers matched by affinity. The matchmaking fee is only due once your group is confirmed.
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