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PAUL THOMAS

Paul Thomas, tucked away just a few minutes from Deshaies, is one of our favourite spots in the Cousteau Reserve for a genuinely relaxed dive. We love that it’s reliably calm, almost like a sheltered garden. The depth maxes out around 17-18 metres, making it perfect for a long, unhurried bottom time. You’re pretty much guaranteed to spot green turtles here, often just cruising by or munching on seagrass. We’ve seen them countless times, sometimes so close you can hear their powerful fin strokes in the quiet water. The real draw, though, is the macro life. Get your eyes dialled in and you’ll find little worlds – tiny brittle stars tucked into coral crevices, the shy pearlfish, and the sometimes-bizarre cowfish. Look for the slate-pencil urchins too, their spines a stark contrast to the softer corals. The visibility hovers around 16 metres on average, which is perfectly good for enjoying the multiple coral patches. It’s a site that rewards slow exploration, rather than racing around. We think it’s ideal for newer divers building confidence, or anyone who just wants to drift along and observe without strong currents or deep challenges.