Scuba diving in Martinique

Located on the west coast of the island, Anse Dufour is an absolute paradise for divers and an especially good spot for beginners. Its calm, translucent waters are home to a wide array of coral, sponges, starfish and tropical fish of all colors.

Anse Dufour is an essential scuba diving and snorkeling destination if swimming with turtles is your dream – you can observe them among the seagrass in the middle of the bay. The rocks on either side of the Anse, with their many species of tropical fish, ensure you another spectacle you will never forget.        

Voluntarily sunk in 1994 to create an artificial reef, this majestic old three-masted sailing ship lies at a depth of 35 meters/115 feet, off Anses d’Arlet.

The Nahoon wreck is a very popular and easily accessible dive site. You can visit the ship’s deck, holds and cabins, which are still well-conserved and colonized by all sorts of coral, sponges and tropical fish.

Behind the helm, you’ll feel like an intrepid explorer. Keep your eyes peeled for the barracuda and moray eels that have made this site their playground. The beauty and silence of the place are just astounding.

Just a few meters from the beach, this little rock sticking out above the sea, has some fabulous underwater surprises in store. Grab your fins, mask and tuba and set off to meet the multicolored tropical fish that like to play hide-and-seek here among the coral. The sight is simply incredible and is accessible to all without scuba equipment. You’ll be amazed for sure. 

Situated off Martinique’s south coast, Le Rocher du Diamant, or Diamond Rock, is one of the island’s best-loved diving locations.

With its caves, its famous fault that cuts right through the rock, its play of light and thriving marine life, this rocky islet of volcanic origin has much to explore.

Experienced divers can explore the steep drop-offs and admire the schools of multi-colored fish that circle the rock.

A diving exploration in the Bay of Saint Pierre is a journey back in time as you plunge into the history of Martinique’s worst disaster – the volcanic eruption of 1902. You’ll discover numerous wrecks of ships swallowed up by the depths, including that of the Roraima, lying at 60 meters/180 feet below the surface.

As you carefully penetrate the bowels of these former cargo vessels, you’ll be amazed to see how nature has reclaimed these relics, creating sumptuous underwater landscapes for visiting divers to see.
Saint Pierre is also home to some impressive underwater art, such as the famous Manman Dlo, a one-of-a-kind installation featuring an imposing sculpted mermaid who reigns over this site with its eerie and silent atmosphere. Diving in the Bay of Saint Pierre is an experience that is both poignant and spectacular. Further north, Le Rocher de la Perle (Pearl Rock) is a secret paradise for divers. This little frequented islet belongs to the Réserve Marine du Prêcheur, a marine nature reserve where the populations of rare birds offer an awe-inspiring sight. Underwater, you’ll be stunned by the shoals of kingfish, marlin, barracuda, jacks and more. 

The Lakay underwater trail has the power like no other experience to raise awareness on the importance of protecting our ecosystem, no matter what your age.

In the small town of Anses d’Arlet, this stunning, educational trail in the heart of a 2,600 sqm site, is a great way for all the family to discover fish, coral and underwater species that are vital for the natural equilibrium of the island. 

It’s a new kind of snorkeling experience that is sure to leave you awestruck.
 

Cap Salomon is worth the detour, whether you plan to dive or hike.

Picture a superb reef composed of enormous rocks lying on top of one another. Rocks so huge that you feel tiny next to them. 

At the foot of Cap Salomon (20 m/65 ft), the inhabitants you’ll come across are just as surprising – stingrays, leopard rays and a large colony of large snappers are typically sighted here.