Diving Martinique (8 top sites)

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Martinique is located in the Lesser Antilles in the Eastern Caribbean Sea.

It covers 436 square miles and has a population of 406,000

Fort de France is the capital.




When to dive Martinique:

February to April is the best time to visit Martinique since it is the least rainy time of the year, December and January have a bit more rain.

The hurricane season is from June to November, the highest chance of being affected is from August to October.


Average temperature

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Min (°C)212122222324242423232322
Max (°C)282829303030303131313029
Min (°F)707072727375757573737372
Max (°F)828284868686868888888684

Average precipitation

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Prec.(mm)1058065901301802552302552252051351955
Prec.(in)4,13,12,63,55,17,1109,1108,98,15,377
Days171213131518222119181817203

Average water temperature 

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Temp (°C)272626272828282829292827
Temp (°F)817979818282828284848281


PADI, SSI, CMAS & NAUI dive centers are available in Martinique.



Dive sites Martinique:


The Roraima wreck;

This 337 ft ship sank in 1902 after burning for 3 days because of the volcano eruption. The wreck lies at 165 ft, and rises to 37 ft. It is overgrown with Elk Horns, Sponges, Red Coral &Barrel Sponges. Trumpet fish, Barracudas, Lizard fish and Groupers are to be observed.



The Citadel;

 Between 19 ft and 98 ft depth you'll enjoy a very beautiful Coral plateau. Advanced Divers can go further down to 150 ft . Lion fish, Morel, Damsel fish, Angel fish, Giant Trevally & Groupers made this reef their permanent residence.



Diamond Rock;

This volcanic rock towers almost 600 ft high and is located about 3 miles from the coast. It offers shallow reefs, canyons, and drop-offs (About 145 ft). Eels,Turtles, Spanish Mackerel, tropical reef fish can be enjoyed together with Anemones, Gorgonians, Soft Corals & Sponges.



Nahoon Wreck;

The Nahoon was sunk in 1993 and lies on a sandy bottom at 115 ft depth. You can check out the forward cabin, main deck and impressive wheel. Giant Morays, Crawfish, Barracudas, and Snappers made it their home.




Pearl Rock;

Several drop-offs with depths between 65 and 195 ft.

Bigeye Trevallies, Turtles, Grouper, Snapper, Barracudas & Parrot fish can be observed around the huge volcanic boulder.




Canyons de Babodi;

Rocky canyons with a maximum depth of 165 ft.

Lava flows formed canyons around the main canyon.

Spirographs, Moray Eels, Crawfish, and Baracudas live here among the Gorgonian fans and Whip Coral.



Le cap Enrage

Very clear waters and abundant marine life will make sure you feel like diving in a giant aquarium. Gorgonians, Hard- and soft coral formations are the home to coral reef fish, Barracuda, Scorpion fish, Sting Rays. The canyons, corridors and caves are another attraction at this site.



Rocher de la Perle

This rock is located about half a mile of the coast in the Domenica Channel. Strong currents and a depth of 130 ft make this an advanced diver spot. Barracudas, Green Turtles, Sting Rays and a wide variety of smaller fish can be observed here.





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