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Martinique

Divesites
45
Centers
7
Courses & Events
1
Wildlife
26

Explore Martinique

Martinique offers a compact but richly varied diving experience where volcanic topography meets Caribbean life. Divers encounter steep lava-formed walls, colourful coral gardens and scattered wrecks that attract schooling jacks, barracuda and rays. Shallow fringing reefs shelter hawksbill turtles, nurse sharks and vibrant reef fish, while deeper channels and pinnacles draw pelagics and large-group sightings. Visibility is generally good and currents can make for exciting drift dives that explore dramatic drop-offs and gorgonian forests.

Dive styles range from easy shore entries and short boat trips to multi-day liveaboard excursions that target remote sites. Seasonal highlights include increased pelagic activity and whale song in winter months, and macro enthusiasts will find seahorses and endemic nudibranchs in quieter bays. The island’s blend of volcanic formations, accessible wrecks and reliable conditions makes Martinique a rewarding destination for both relaxed reef divers and adventurous drift-seekers.

Power Plug Type
C, E
Payment Method
AMEX, DC, JCB, Cir, Plus
Tipping
Service is often included in restaurant bills, small additional tips (rounding up or a few euros) are appreciated but not mandatory. Tips are usually given in cash.
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Dial Code
+596
Electricity
230V / 50Hz
Time
Atlantic Standard Time (AST) – UTC −4

Courses and Events

Open Water Diver

This world-renowned certification program is the best way to start your adventures of a lifetime as a certified diver. Customized 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 your Open Water Diver SSI certification.

18 February +338 More
EUR 530.00

Dive Centers

CANOPEE BLEUE, Centre écoresponsable, bateau électrosolaire

Ponton de l’anse du bourg, 97217 Les Anses d’Arlet, Martinique

PLONGEE PASSION MARTINIQUE

1 allée des Raisiniers, 97217 LES ANSES D’ARLET, Martinique

O FIL DE L’EAU

35 allée des Raisiniers, 97217 LES ANSES D’ARLET, Martinique

UCPA Saint-Pierre

Fond Coré, 97250 SAINT-PIERRE, Martinique

NATIYABEL

10 avenue Aimé Césaire, 97227 Sainte-Anne, Martinique

Plongée Madiana Blue Plaisir

port de la cherry, 97223 Le Diamand, Martinique

PLONGEE IMMERSION CARAIBES

Nouvelle Marina du Marin, 97290 LE MARIN, Martinique

Dive Sites

UCPA Saint-Pierre, 97250 SAINT-PIERRE

LE RORAIMA (★4.3)

The Roraima wreck is less than 10 minutes from the UCPA center. Mythical wreck from the 1902 eruption, it is located at a depth of more than 55 meters in the bay of St Pierre
UCPA Saint-Pierre, 97250 SAINT-PIERRE

AMELIE (★4.7)

The Ameli is a wreck of a three-mast cargo ship which dates from February 1902, it is located at a depth of 10 meters and is located 10 minutes from the UCPA center.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Rocher du Diamant (★4.7)

Le Rocher : The mythical dive in Martinique !!! Double dive to enjoy the enchanting setting of the rock! The dive is done at the foot of the rock, the water is clear and blue, the walls are covered with all the colors of the rainbow !!!
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Le Nahoon (★4.7)

Explore this 3-masted ship which stands at a depth of 35 metres. It was deliberately sunk in 1993 to create an artificial reef. If the wreck is at 35 m, the silhouette of the Three Masts will easily guide you as the promise of diving into another dimension. A dive that combines technique and history.

Top Wildlife Sightings in Martinique

Martinique's reefs host abundant tropical species: parrotfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, angelfish, grunts and snapper are common on fringing reefs and rocky outcrops. Macro life includes cleaner shrimp and moray eels around crevices, while sea fans and sponges are widespread.

Seasonal and site-dependent highlights: green and hawksbill turtles are frequently seen year‑round, especially at sandy bays and pinnacles; rays (southern stingrays, occasional eagle rays) are common on sandy flats; sharks (mainly reef sharks) are occasional on deeper walls and channels—sightings increase at popular offshore sites and during calmer months.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame

Moray Eel
1.6k Sightings
J
187
F
135
M
141
A
151
M
118
J
81
J
160
A
137
S
80
O
96
N
141
D
200
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Green Turtle
712 Sightings
J
112
F
62
M
80
A
77
M
59
J
27
J
60
A
61
S
30
O
38
N
45
D
61
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Hawksbill Turtle
580 Sightings
J
42
F
77
M
45
A
69
M
76
J
40
J
58
A
23
S
37
O
22
N
45
D
46

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 27

iStock-Global_Pics

Barracuda
427 Sightings
J
45
F
38
M
43
A
70
M
40
J
29
J
28
A
12
S
16
O
22
N
32
D
52

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl

Octopus
83 Sightings
J
4
F
6
M
7
A
2
M
5
J
4
J
5
A
4
S
16
O
4
N
7
D
19

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 90

Shutterstock-Rich Carey

Angelfish
910 Sightings
J
103
F
72
M
80
A
92
M
70
J
62
J
75
A
77
S
52
O
34
N
69
D
124

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 12

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Lionfish
744 Sightings
J
114
F
20
M
44
A
83
M
35
J
44
J
94
A
72
S
43
O
26
N
54
D
115

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 100

iStock-burnsboxco

Parrotfish
730 Sightings
J
104
F
42
M
39
A
81
M
57
J
42
J
93
A
49
S
56
O
15
N
49
D
103

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 3

Shutterstock_Leo Lorenzo

Trumpetfish
597 Sightings
J
81
F
27
M
36
A
70
M
53
J
45
J
48
A
25
S
39
O
26
N
51
D
96

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 85

iStock-mirecca

Surgeonfish
416 Sightings
J
63
F
31
M
14
A
43
M
38
J
20
J
47
A
26
S
39
O
10
N
25
D
60
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 25

AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel

Boxfish
409 Sightings
J
53
F
39
M
46
A
43
M
32
J
19
J
30
A
20
S
23
O
23
N
22
D
59

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 130

Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek

Butterfly Fish
395 Sightings
J
35
F
8
M
28
A
39
M
33
J
34
J
31
A
39
S
35
O
15
N
26
D
72

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal

Damselfish
265 Sightings
J
27
F
27
M
17
A
30
M
14
J
22
J
31
A
23
S
18
O
6
N
7
D
43

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 60

iStock-Global_Pics

Soldierfish
264 Sightings
J
12
F
10
M
16
A
32
M
20
J
21
J
43
A
24
S
22
O
8
N
18
D
38

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 55

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Lobster
200 Sightings
J
14
F
22
M
29
A
23
M
31
J
9
J
15
A
6
S
9
O
22
N
7
D
13

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 7000

iStock-Michael Zeigler

Crab
190 Sightings
J
16
F
6
M
18
A
26
M
21
J
4
J
26
A
13
S
4
O
9
N
15
D
32

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 130

AdobeStock-JirinaVFR

Pufferfish
187 Sightings
J
25
F
14
M
22
A
24
M
17
J
14
J
10
A
9
S
7
O
10
N
17
D
18

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 250

Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker

Grouper/Basslets
160 Sightings
J
20
F
0
M
0
A
33
M
10
J
3
J
28
A
2
S
12
O
15
N
5
D
32

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 40

iStock-wrangel

Triggerfish
154 Sightings
J
11
F
12
M
4
A
24
M
16
J
16
J
19
A
7
S
6
O
2
N
8
D
29

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts
153 Sightings
J
16
F
5
M
3
A
27
M
19
J
15
J
13
A
11
S
13
O
3
N
10
D
18

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 60

iStock-Global_Pics

Spiny Lobster
149 Sightings
J
15
F
6
M
6
A
30
M
15
J
5
J
15
A
7
S
5
O
5
N
22
D
18

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 3400

Shutterstock-Shane Gross

Shrimp
147 Sightings
J
10
F
11
M
3
A
27
M
16
J
6
J
19
A
21
S
10
O
9
N
6
D
9

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 40

iStock-Hoatzinexp

Jackfish
132 Sightings
J
11
F
6
M
2
A
26
M
13
J
7
J
19
A
12
S
9
O
9
N
12
D
6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 250

iStock-Miguel-Angelo-Silva.

Scorpionfish
130 Sightings
J
18
F
9
M
6
A
20
M
7
J
10
J
7
A
12
S
6
O
8
N
15
D
12

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 20

iStock-stephankerkhofs

Porcupinefish
110 Sightings
J
13
F
9
M
4
A
8
M
3
J
4
J
13
A
7
S
4
O
11
N
12
D
22

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 110

iStock-Rainer von Brandis

Snapper
105 Sightings
J
11
F
6
M
3
A
18
M
13
J
7
J
14
A
5
S
5
O
3
N
7
D
13