Diving in Saint-Pierre

Explore 12 dive sites in Saint-Pierre, Martinique. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Saint-Pierre

The warmest water temperatures in Saint-Pierre occur in January, averaging 27.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.4°C (air: 25.2°C)
  • February: 27.4°C (air: 25.2°C)
  • March: 27.4°C (air: 25.5°C)
  • April: 27.4°C (air: 26.6°C)
  • May: 27.4°C (air: 27.6°C)
  • June: 27.4°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • July: 27.4°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • August: 27.4°C (air: 27.8°C)
  • September: 27.4°C (air: 28.1°C)
  • October: 27.4°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • November: 27.4°C (air: 26.8°C)
  • December: 27.4°C (air: 25.8°C)

Marine Life in Saint-Pierre

Home to 319 recorded species including 281 reef fish, 17 whales & dolphins, 7 sharks & rays, 3 sea urchins, 2 other, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Dive Site Difficulty in Saint-Pierre

Saint-Pierre has 1 beginner, 1 intermediate, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Saint-Pierre

Based on average water temperature of 27.4°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°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 Saint-Pierre

  • Îlets De Sainte-Anne - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rocher Du Diamant - Biotope Protection Order (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cap Salomon - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ilet Boisseau - Biotope Protection Order (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ilet Loup Garou - Biotope Protection Order (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ilet Oscar - Biotope Protection Order (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ilet Petit Vincent - Biotope Protection Order (IUCN Category IV)
  • Secteur Du Pain De Sucre - Biotope Protection Order (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rocher Du Diamant - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Le Cap Ferre - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ilets Du Robert - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ilet Sainte-Marie - Biotope Protection Order (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rocher De La Caravelle - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Le Galion - Pointe Jean-Claude - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Marine Du Prêcheur - Albert Falco - Regional Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Martinique - Marine Nature Park (IUCN Category V)
  • Périmètre De Protection De La Réserve Des Ilets De Sainte-Anne - Protected perimeter around a national nature reserve (IUCN Category IV)

Getting to Saint-Pierre - Nearest Airports

  • Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF), Fort-de-France - 27 km away, approx 44 min travel time
  • Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), Vieux Fort - 118 km away, approx 143 min travel time
  • Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP), Pointe-à-Pitre - 171 km away, approx 201 min travel time

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