UCPA Saint-Pierre - Saint-Pierre
UCPA Saint-Pierre offers solid diving in Martinique's north. This is a good choice if you're keen on exploring the wrecks and reefs around Saint-Pierre, including the famous Roraima. We find it’s a straightforward, no-frills option, well-suited for those looking for reliable boat dives without excessive fuss. If you’re staying locally and want to get wet, this centre delivers.
- Location
- Saint-Pierre, Martinique, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 14.760144, -61.187954
- Phone
- +596596782103
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.ucpa.com/sejours/recherche?q=saint%20pierre
- Address
- Fond Coré, SAINT-PIERRE, 97250, MTQ
Dive Sites Near UCPA Saint-Pierre
UCPA Saint-Pierre provides access to 12 dive sites in Saint-Pierre.
- Canyons de Babodie - 15-30m (wall)
- 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)
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.
Notable Marine Life
- 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
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