PPK Plongée Guadeloupe - Cousteau Reserve

PPK Plongée sits right in the heart of the Cousteau Reserve, and for us, it’s one of the spots we consistently come back to. We find the topography here is just a dream for exploration – gentle slopes giving way to dramatic drop-offs, dotted with coral heads that seem to pulsate with little critters. We especially love the feeling of drifting over the sandy patches, keeping an eye out for the odd cowfish kicking up dust, then tucking into the reef to watch sergeant majors dart through the gaps. The visibility here is often fantastic, giving you those long lines of sight that make the shoals of blue runners look endless. Our favourite part has to be finning slowly along the reef edge, just absorbing the sheer density of fish life. You’ll see brown chromis everywhere, of course, but keep an eye peeled for ocean triggerfish cruising by, or a lone blue doctor nosing around. It’s a site that rewards a slow pace, letting you really soak it all in. We’d suggest an early morning dive if you can swing it; the light on the corals is just beautiful then. This is a perfect site for divers who appreciate a relaxed pace and want to spend time observing the smaller reef residents.

Location
Cousteau Reserve, Guadeloupe, Caribbean
Coordinates
16.172010, -61.775787

Marine Protected Area: Anse A La Barque

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 PPK Plongée Guadeloupe

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 PPK Plongée Guadeloupe

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