Canyons de Babodie - Saint-Pierre
The Canyons de Babodie, just off Saint-Pierre, offers a unique geological dive. Here, volcanic rock formations create dramatic swim-throughs and narrow canyons, giving the site a distinct feel compared to typical reef dives. We often spot schooling fish sheltering within the crevices, and the occasional turtle glides past in the blue. It’s a good choice for divers looking for something a bit different, focused more on topography than dense coral.
- Location
- Saint-Pierre, Martinique, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 14.766367, -61.198368
- Type
- wall
- Maximum Depth
- 15-30m
Marine Protected Area: Marine Du Prêcheur - Albert Falco
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)
Nearby Dive Sites in Saint-Pierre
- Club de plongée de Fond Capot
- DALHIA - 25m (wreck)
- Le Dahlia - 10-30m (wreck)
- Le Roraima (wreck)
- Nahoon Wreck - 20-35m (wreck)
- Raisinier - 8-20m (reef)
- Roraima Wreck - 30-50m (wreck)
- ROSE MILLICENT - 50m (wreck)
- Site de Plongée La Perle
- TURTLE DOVE (PROBABLY) - 30m (wreck)
- WESTERN STAR - 15m (wreck)
Nearest Dive Centres to Canyons de Babodie
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.
Notable Species
- Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Bridled Dolphin (Stenella attenuata) - Whales & Dolphins
- Blackfish (Globicephala macrorhynchus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Bornean Dolphin (Lagenodelphis hosei) - Whales & Dolphins
- Porcupine (Diodon holocanthus) - Reef Fish
- Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
- Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
- Bastard soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus) - Reef Fish
- Atlantic Bumper (Chloroscombrus chrysurus) - Reef Fish
- Puffer (Sphoeroides spengleri) - Reef Fish
- Cuvier's Beaked Whale (Ziphius cavirostris) - Whales & Dolphins
- Kingston (Decapterus macarellus) - Reef Fish
- Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) - Reef Fish
- Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
- Balao (Hemiramphus balao) - Reef Fish
- Spotted Goatfish (Pseudupeneus maculatus) - Reef Fish
- Ballyhoo (Hemiramphus brasiliensis) - Reef Fish
- Goldspot Goby (Gnatholepis thompsoni) - Reef Fish
- Grunt (Haemulon plumierii) - Reef Fish
- Blueman (Scarus vetula) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Canyons de Babodie
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