Ouanalao Dive, Turenne LAPLACE

Ouanalao Dive, Turenne LAPLACE

Port de gustavia
97133 Saint Barthelemy
BLM

The activity is supervised by professionals. Beginners as well as experienced divers will be accompanied throughout their activity in order to discover the seabed that borders the island. Scuba diving, snorkeling, the variety is not missing here. The Ouanalao Dive Center will offer you various types of exploration dives as well as training courses for all levels. Affiliated with different diving organizations, specialized in SSI training with the possibility of FFESSM certifications in order to find a complete training, adapted to your desires and your needs.

Ouanalao dive is a SSI center (Scuba School International), it is also a commercial structure approved by the FFESSM/CMAS (French federation of underwater studies and sports / World Confederation of subaquatic activities). We offer diving courses and certifications with both of these schools. The dives are mainly organized around the islets near Saint Barth, in a volcanic landscape. The sites are varied and steep, with small caves, arches, canyons, drop offs and pinnacles. Most of them are located in a nature reserve, where you will find a rich and varied fauna and flora, the result of 25 years of preservation.

This world-renowned certification program is a great way to start your lifelong adventures as a certified diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to give you the skills and experience you need to be truly comfortable underwater. You’ll earn the Open Water Diver SSI certification.

Open Water Diver : With the SSI open water certification in your pocket, discover the seas and oceans of our planet. It is obtained in 7 technical dives in natural environment. The first dives are done at shallow depths in order to validate the technical skills along with the 6 theoretical modules validated by a multiple choice exam. The last dives of the training are oriented on the planning and management of an autonomous dive. At the end of the training, the Open Water Diver SSI has the knowledge and training necessary to dive independently, in an environment corresponding to their training, with a buddy holding at least an equivalent qualification, and to a maximum depth of 18 meters.

Available in the Center

Programs

Snorkel Diver
Ecology
Scuba

Dives

Boat Dives
Wreck Dives
Snorkel Tours

Gas Fills

Air
Nitrox Dive

Rental

Dive Computer
Equipment
Photo and Video Dive

Payment Method

Credit Card
Debit Card

Opening Hours

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00
+590590690637434 Website

Opening Hours

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

Affiliated Dive Sites

Ouanalao Dive, 97133 Saint Barthelemy

★★★★★ Kayali (Wreck)

Close to Sugarloaf island, this 30m long trawler was sunk by St. Barth in 1994 for the pleasure of divers and marine animals. The Kayali Wreck reaches a depth of 29m. Perfect to discover wreck diving. It is possible to go inside the wreck and visit many rooms accessible to trained divers.

Ouanalao Dive, 97133 Saint Barthelemy

★★★★★ Aquarium Gros Ilets

At only 5mins away to Gustavia harbor you have the perfect place for beginners (shallow water, calm sea) ! We call it “Aquarium”, because you have thousand of fishes and lobsters !

Ouanalao Dive, 97133 Saint Barthelemy

★★★★★ Le tombant de colombier

Wonderful wall with a lot of plants, corals, sponges, and fishes! It’s possible to see tarpons, stingrays, turtles and lobsters. Sometimes there is a little courant on this site, so perfect to discover the drift dive!

Ouanalao Dive, 97133 Saint Barthelemy

★★★★★ Fourchue

This island is located 15 minutes by boat from Gustavia. The site is located in a protected bay, allowing all levels of experience to come and enjoy this magnificent coral garden.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

★★★★★ Pain de sucre Est

One of the famous Sugarloaf dive sites. This spot is one of the most protected spots from the wind and waves. Making it perfect for beginners and if you are looking for an easy dive..

Mares, Janez Kranjc

★★★★★ Baleine du pain de sucre

A small rock close to the island called Pain de sucre (“sugar loaf“), you can dive at a depth of 25m maximum. Easy to go all around the rock to find your way back to the boat.

Mares

★★★★★ Pain de sucre Sud

South Sugarloaf is one of the most famous diving sites on this part of the island. It provides amazing dives for every level of divers and almost always great visibility!

Mares

★★★★★ Baleine de Gros Ilet

Close to Gros ilets, there are two shipwrecks at 20m deep. The Non Stop, 63m ship, sank during Hugo cyclone in 1989. And the Dakar, a little fisherman boat.

Mares

★★★★★ L’âne rouge

This dive site is close to Colombier Beach and Colombier wall. Shallow water to start, then you will discover a pinnacle full of life between 20m and 10m deep.

Aqualung

★★★★☆ Roche Roube

One of the best dive sites on the island. 20 minutes are necessary to go there. Not always possible to dive there as the weather conditions are often rough on this part of the island.