Diving in Cousteau Reserve

Best Time to Dive in Cousteau Reserve

The warmest water temperatures in Cousteau Reserve occur in January, averaging 27.5°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 27.5°C (air: 24.9°C)
• February: 27.5°C (air: 24.8°C)
• March: 27.5°C (air: 25.2°C)
• April: 27.5°C (air: 26.2°C)
• May: 27.5°C (air: 27.4°C)
• June: 27.5°C (air: 27.8°C)
• July: 27.5°C (air: 27.6°C)
• August: 27.5°C (air: 27.9°C)
• September: 27.5°C (air: 27.9°C)
• October: 27.5°C (air: 27.4°C)
• November: 27.5°C (air: 26.5°C)
• December: 27.5°C (air: 25.3°C)

Marine Life in Cousteau Reserve

Home to 345 recorded species including 259 reef fish, 27 hard corals, 16 whales & dolphins, 12 other, 6 seagrass & algae, 5 sea urchins.

Dive Site Difficulty in Cousteau Reserve

Cousteau Reserve has 18 beginner, 2 intermediate, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Cousteau Reserve

Based on average water temperature of 27.5°C.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Cousteau Reserve

• Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin de la Guadeloupe - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Guadeloupe - National Park - Core Area (IUCN Category II)
• Guadeloupe [Aire D\'Adhésion] - National Park - Buffer zone/Area of adhesion (IUCN Category V)
• Terre-De-Haut - Biotope Protection Order (IUCN Category IV)
• Iles De La Petite Terre - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Ilet Kahouanne - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Anse A La Barque - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Gros Morne - Grande Anse - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Pointe Allegre - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Pointe De La Perle - Anse Tillet - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Le Pain De Sucre - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Le Fer A Cheval - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Morne Morel - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Pointe Menard - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Pointe A L\'Eau - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• La Batterie - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Bois Joli - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Pointe De Miquelon Gros Cap - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Pointe De L\'Anse Bertrand - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Couronne Conchou - Anse Salmon - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Pointe Du Trou A Meynal - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Ilots De Sainte Rose - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Ilet Caret - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Les Trois Pointes - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• La Désirade - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Ilet Gosier - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
• Guadeloupe - Specially Protected Area (Cartagena Convention) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Agoa - Specially Protected Area (Cartagena Convention) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Petite Terre - Specially Protected Area (Cartagena Convention) (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Cousteau Reserve - Nearest Airports

• Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP), Pointe-à-Pitre - 20 km away, approx 37 min travel time
• John A. Osborne Airport (MNI), Gerald's Park - 85 km away, approx 108 min travel time
• V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU), Osbourn - 106 km away, approx 130 min travel time