Raisinier - Saint-Pierre
Raisinier sits just off Saint-Pierre, a quick boat ride that feels like skipping across history. We love it for its gentle nature, a perfect spot to ease into a Martinique trip or for newer divers building confidence. The depth hovers between 8 and 20 metres, making for long bottom times and plenty of light even on overcast days. What you get here is a fascinating mix of hard corals growing over volcanic boulders, a true Caribbean signature. Look closely, and you'll spot abundant sponges in shades of yellow and purple, providing shelter for all sorts of small critters. We’ve had fantastic luck finding Molly Miller blennies here, shy little characters that are a joy to observe. It’s also one of our favourite spots for cowfish, those quirky little box-shaped swimmers. While the big pelagics like dolphins and whales are rarer at this specific site, it’s not unheard of, especially during their migratory seasons, so keep an eye on the blue just in case. Our tip? Go in the morning; the light plays beautifully on the volcanic formations.
- Location
- Saint-Pierre, Martinique, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 14.750000, -61.180000
- Type
- reef
- Maximum Depth
- 8-20m
- Difficulty
- Beginner
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
- 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)
- 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 Raisinier
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 Raisinier
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