NOA Plongée - Cousteau Reserve
NOA Plongée operates right in the heart of the Cousteau Reserve, a big plus for getting out to the sites quickly. They run small groups, which we always appreciate for a less rushed dive experience. Expect direct access to the famous Pigeon Islands, so you're right on top of the big barrel sponges and schooling fish. It’s a solid choice for divers who prioritize convenience and smaller boat loads.
- Location
- Cousteau Reserve, Guadeloupe, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 16.252710, -61.266006
- Phone
- +590+5905 90 89 57 78
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.noaplongee.fr
- Address
- Route du lagon, SAINT-FRANCOIS, 97118, GLP
Dive Sites Near NOA Plongée
NOA Plongée provides access to 15 dive sites in Cousteau Reserve.
- Anse à La Barque - 20m
- Anse Caraïbe plongée
- Anse Christophe - 20m
- Anse des Tortues - 16m (reef)
- Anse Thomas - 17m (reef)
- Aplysina (reef)
- Aplysina (reef)
- Aquarium - 3-12m (reef)
- Balise de Petit Canal (reef)
- Balise de Petit Canal (reef)
- BERTINA - 0m (wreck)
- Bouée Anticyclonique
- Buste du Commandant Cousteau
- Crazy coral (wreck)
- Eden plongée
Other Dive Centres 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.
Notable Marine Life
- Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Spiny Brittle Star (Ophiocoma echinata)
- Angular Brittle Star (Ophiothrix (Ophiothrix) angulata)
- Bridled Dolphin (Stenella attenuata) - Whales & Dolphins
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Harlequin Brittle Star (Ophioderma appressum)
- Savigny's Brittle Star (Ophiactis savignyi)
- Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) - Reef Fish
- Rusty Goby (Priolepis hipoliti) - Reef Fish
- Agassiz's Thread-sail Fish (Chlorophthalmus agassizi) - Reef Fish
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