Noa Plongée - Cousteau Reserve

Noa Plongée, within the Cousteau Reserve, always delivers. We love the drift here, gently pulling you along a wall that feels endless. Drop down and let the current do the work. Schools of chromis dance just off the reef, a shimmering cloud you can almost swim through. Keep an eye out for the red cushion sea stars, their vibrant colour really pops against the coral. What makes Noa Plongée a standout for us is the constant feeling of discovery. It’s not about one big showstopper, but the continuous reveal of smaller wonders. We’ve spotted cowfish here, comically slow, and once, a rather large bottlenose sea cucumber just cruising the bottom. The visibility is usually excellent, around 20-30 metres, which lets you appreciate the sheer scale of the wall. Best enjoyed on a calm morning, before the afternoon winds pick up. It’s a site for divers who appreciate a relaxed pace and aren’t afraid to spend time really looking.

Location
Cousteau Reserve, Guadeloupe, Caribbean
Coordinates
16.252747, -61.265980

Marine Protected Area: Couronne Conchou - Anse Salmon

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)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cousteau Reserve

Nearest Dive Centres to Noa Plongée

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for Noa Plongée

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