Rocher du Diamant
Martinique's most renowned site, a network of tunnels and faults between 20 and 60 m.
Marine life & flora: Turtles, octopuses, barracudas, gorgonians.
Destination guide
Martinique
Volcanic drop-offs and wrecks steeped in history
Drop-offHistoric wreckGorgonians
Martinique — Volcanic drop-offs and wrecks steeped in history. This destination suits intermediate-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: Rocher du Diamant, Épave du Roraïma, Cap Salomon.
At a glance
- Recommended level
- intermediate
- Focus
- Wildlife
- Water
- 27–29 °C
- Dive centres open
- December – May
- Indicative budget
- 1 750€
Indicative trip budget, paid directly to providers (flight, hotel, dive centre)
Dive sites
Épave du Roraïma
Canadian cargo ship sunk by the pyroclastic cloud of Mount Pelée on 8 May 1902, between 36 and 56 m.
Marine life & flora: Gorgonians, red sponges, barracudas.
Cap Salomon
Vertical drop-off renowned for its gorgonians, in the south of the island.
Marine life & flora: Giant gorgonians, groupers, barracudas.
Pointe Burgos (Anses d'Arlet)
One of the best sites in the south, faults from 5 to 25 m and a drop-off at 50 m.
Marine life & flora: Turtles, spiny lobsters, schools of tropical fish.
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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