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AN IMPRESSIVE VARIETY OF EXTRAORDINARY SITES FOR ALL LEVELS

FAMILY DIVINGIt’s the perfect destination for safe family diving,

with activities available for children aged 8 and up.

In 1974, Albert Falco, captain of the famous RV Calypso,

met Michel Météry, first explorer of the shipwrecks in the Bay of Saint-Pierre, who told him about them, and soon became his friend. In 1979, at Falco’s

request, Commander Jacques Cousteau came to Saint-Pierre in Martinique to film

shipwrecks in the bay for his movie “Lost Relics of the Sea”.

Albert Falco spent the next 28 years of his life between Marseille

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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERYThe eruption of Mount Pelée, which destroyed the city of Saint-Pierre in 1902, sank more than a dozen boats in the bay. Today, the bay is known around the world as the richest shipwreck diving site in the entire Caribbean.

DIVING ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONEThere’s more than one way to dive! Diving activities for all levels, from the curious beginner to the demanding expert.

A RICH UNDERSEA ENVIRONMENT

Discover a fascinating world beneath the waves: coral reefs, dolphins, turtles, barracudas…

all along the Caribbean coast.

OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY MARTINIQUE:MARTINIQUE CARNIVALMARTINIQUE YOLE BOAT RACE (TRADITIONAL SAILING CRAFT)CLIMB MOUNT PELÉEVISIT A TRADITIONAL MARKETOR ONE OF OUR MANY MUSEUMSINTRODUCTION TO BIGUINE MUSICEXPLORE CARIBBEAN CUISINE AND DISTINCTIVE LOCAL RUMS

DIVE IN TOTAL SAFETY: ALL SANITARY FACILITIES AND MEDICAL SERVICES MEET EUROPEAN STANDARDS. OUR INSTRUCTORS ARE FULLY CERTIFIED, AND A HYPERBARIC CHAMBER IS AVAILABLE IN CASE OF DIVING ACCIDENTS.

SOUTH OF FORT-DE-FRANCE BAY,SAFELY EXPLORE VAST CORAL REEFS IN SHALLOW WATER SURROUNDED BY PRISTINE SAND BEACHES.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONWWW.MARTINIQUE.ORG

IN THE NORTH, DIVE IN AND EXPLORE THE FAMOUS SHIPWRECKS OF SAINT-PIERRE A ONE-OF-A-KIND SITE WITH MORE THAN 10 SHIPS STARTING AT 30 FEET.

JUST A FEW OF THE MANY AMAZING SITES TO EXPLORE IN MARTINIQUE

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NORTHERN SITES SOUTHERN SITES

LE ROCHER DE LA PERLELEVEL 1 EXPERIENCED 130/165 FEET MAX

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CAUTION, STRONG CURRENT! ROCK + DROPOFFSBARRACUDAS, PARROTFISH, TRIGGERFISH, FUSILIERS, TREVALLY…

LE RÉCIF DU SOUS-MARINLEVEL 1 85 FEET MAX

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ROCK + CAVESGORGONIANS, ROCK LOBSTERS, TURTLES...

LE ROCHER DU DIAMANTLEVEL 1 EXPERIENCED 200 FEET MAX

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CAUTION, STRONG CURRENT! ROCK + DROPOFFROCK LOBSTERS, EXCEPTIONAL SITE, GREAT SHOW GUARANTEED.

LE TOMBANT DE L’ÉGLISELEVEL 1 165 FEET MAX

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ROCK + DROPOFFROCK LOBSTERS, TURTLES, TRUMPETFISH, PORCUPINEFISH, BOXFISH, CLEANER SHRIMP…

LA GRANDE CAYE DE SAINTE-LUCELEVEL 1 115 FEET MAX

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ROCK + DROPOFFGORGONIANS, ROCK LOBSTERS, PARROTFISH, BUTTERFLYFISH, MORAY EELS, SQUID…

LES TROIS VALLÉESLEVEL 1 100 FEET MAX

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ROCK + DROPOFFGORGONIANS, SPONGES, SPIDER CONCHS, MACKEREL, BARRACUDAS…

LE TOMBANT DES SORBESLEVEL 1 150 FEET MAX

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(FOR THE TOP OF THE DROPOFF) ROCK + DROPOFFMUTTON SNAPPERS, SEA BREAMS, TRANSITIONFROM CARIBBEAN SEA TO THE ATLANTIC.

LES SOURCES CHAUDESLEVEL 1 165 FEET MAX

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(FOR THE TOP OF THE REEF FLAT) ROCK + DROPOFFEAGLE RAYS, SEA BREAMS, MACKEREL, BARRACUDAS…

LES JARDINS DU PRÊCHEURLEVEL 1 115 FEET MAX

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ROCK + CAVESSPONGES, TURTLES…

LE CAP SALOMONLEVEL 1 135 FEET MAX

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(FOR THE TOP OF THE REEF FLAT) ROCK + DROPOFFROCK LOBSTERS, CORAL, BREAM, BONITOS, SPIDER CRABS, CORAL REEF FISH…

LES CANYONS DE BABODILEVELS 1 AND 2 200 FEET MAX

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ROCKS + DROPOFFS + SAND PLATEAUSSTING RAYS, LEAF CORAL…

LE NAHOONLEVEL 2 115 FEET MAX

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THREE-MAST SHIPWRECKYELLOWHEAD JAWFISH

LE BISCAYELEVEL 2 EXPERIENCED 125 FEET MAX

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THREE-MAST SHIPWRECKROCK LOBSTERS, SOLDIERFISH, MORAY EELS…

LE RORAIMALEVEL 2 EXPERIENCED, LEVEL 3 180 FEET MAX

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L’AMÉLIELEVEL 1 40 FEET MAX

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THREE-MAST SHIPWRECKSPONGES, MORAY EELS, HATCHETFISH, SOLDIERFISH, TROPICAL SOLES, GARDEN EELS…

CAP ENRAGÉLEVEL 1 85 FEET MAX

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ROCK + DROPOFFGORGONIANS, SPONGES, ANGELFISH,SCORPIONFISH, BARRACUDAS…

LE BANC DU DIAMANTLEVEL 2 165 FEET MAX

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CAUTION, STRONG CURRENT! ROCK + DROPOFFTREVALLY, BARRACUDAS, ANTIQUE ANCHORS…

LA CITADELLELEVEL 1 200 FEET MAX

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ROCK + DROPOFFS + SAND PLATEAUSGORGONIANS, ROCK LOBSTERS, TURTLES, MUTTON SNAPPERS, SPONGES…

LE TOMBANT DE BARADILEVEL 1 180 FEET MAX

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(FOR THE TOP OF THE REEF FLAT) ROCK + DROPOFFGORGONIANS, SPONGES, MANY PELAGIC FISHES, SPOTTED EAGLE RAYS, TURTLES…

LA POINTE BURGOSLEVEL 1 180 FEET MAX

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(FOR THE TOP OF THE REEF FLAT) ROCK + DROPOFFSEA BREAMS, GRUNTS, PLATAX, MACKEREL, BONITOS,BARRACUDAS, STINGRAYS, EAGLE RAYS…

LES GRANDES JORASSESLEVEL 2 200 FEET MAX

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ROCK + DROPOFFBIGEYE TREVALLY,MACKEREL, EAGLE RAYS…

LE DOMINGOLEVEL 2 85 FEET MAX

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CAUTION, STRONG CURRENT! ROCK + SEAGRASS BEDSTINGRAYS - ONE OF THE RARE DIVES THAT’S ENTIRELY IN THE ATLANTIC

82°FYEAR ROUND

WATER TEMPERATURE

4583 ftHIGHEST POINT: MOUNT PELÉE

217MILES

MARTINIQUE

GETTING HEREAbout 15 airlines fl y to Martinique from France, Europe, the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.Expect about an 8-hour fl ight from New York to Fort-de-France. For more information, visit:

www.aircaraibes.comwww.airfrance.frwww.corsair.frwww.xlairways.comwww.aircanada.comwww.norwegian.comwww.seaborneairlines.comwww.americanairlines.comwww.liat.comwww.airantilles.comwww.condor.com

LANGUAGESFrench is the offi cial language,and Creole is also spoken everywhere. English is spoken in most tourist areas.

WEATHERTropical climate that’s perfect for diving all year round.

HEALTHNo vaccinations are necessary, but mosquito repellent is recommended. Don’t forget your sunscreen! Beware of manchineel trees, highly toxic trees found along the beach and marked with a red band.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTSCurrently valid ID card or passport for EU nationals. Valid passport required for US citizens. Passport for everyone else.

ACCOMMODATIONA wide range of lodging options is available: hotels from luxury to budget, vacation villages, tourist residences, furnished tourist apartments, bed and breakfasts, quality campgrounds.

SAFETYAbout 20 hospitals and clinics across the island, including a university hospital center with a hyperbaric chamber.

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INHABITANTS380,000

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FOR MORE INFORMATION WWW.MARTINIQUE.ORG/PLONGEEMARTINIQUE TOURISM BOARDHEADQUARTERS5, AVENUE LOULOU BOISLAVILLETOUR LUMINA – POINTE SIMON97 276 FORT DE FRANCE CEDEXPHONE: 05 96 61 61 77 – FAX: 05 96 61 22 72www.martinique.orginfos.cmt@martiniquetourisme.com

MAISON DE MARTINIQUE2, RUE DES MOULINS – 75 001 PARISPHONE: 01 44 77 86 00 – FAX: 01 44 77 86 25www.lamaisondemartinique.comwww.martinique.orginfos.cmt@martiniquetourisme.com

BUREAU DU CANADA1800, AVENUE MC GILL COLLEGEBUREAU 1010MONTRÉAL – QUÉBEC H3A 3J6PHONE: 00 1 514 844 85 66 – FAX: 00 1 514 844 89 01www.lamartinique.cainformation@lamartinique.ca

BUREAU AMÉRIQUES ET CARAÏBES825, THIRD AVENUE – 29TH FLOOR NEW YORK, N.Y. 10022 – 7519PHONE: 00 1 212 838 68 85 – FAX: 00 1 212 838 78 55www.us.martinique.orginfo@martinique.org

ABACA DIVE (ESPACE PLONGÉE MARTINIQUE)e.p.m@wanadoo.frLes Trois-ÎletsABIVEN CHRISTIANcabiven@laposte.netDucosABOU JULIEN (ARCHIMÈDE)bouba276@hotmail.frLe FrançoisABYSS PLONGÉE MARTINIQUEabyssplongee@hotmail.frLes Anses d’ArletALIOTIS PLONGÉEaliotis.plongee@gmail.comLes Trois-ÎletsALPHA PLONGÉEalphaplongee@gmail.comLes Anses d’ArletAN DLOjustfaye@wanadoo.frLe DiamantANSES D’ARLET PLONGÉEandrecammarota@hotmail.comLes Anses d’ArletANTILLES SUB DIAMOND ROCKkb972@orange.frLe DiamantA PAPA D’LOa.papadlo@yahoo.comSaint-PierreAQUABOXE *aquaboxe@live.fr Le DiamantASSOCIATION H 2 EAUX *h2eauxfortdefrance@gmail.comFort-de-FranceATTITUDE PLONGÉEdidier.plunet@hotmail.frLes Trois-ÎletsBELLIARD JOSÉjosebelliard2000@yahoo.frSaint-JosephBILDE YVANyvanbilde@gmail.comLes Trois-ÎletsBLANC PATRICKblancblanc972@mediaserv.netLes Trois-ÎletsBORNE ÉRICeric.borne66@gmail.comRivière PiloteBOUCANIERS DIVINGboucaniersdiving@gmail.comSainte-AnneBUBBLE DIVEltoulouze@hotmail.frLes Anses d’ArletCENTRE DE CULTURE SCIENTIFIQUE, TECHNIQUE ET INDUSTRIELLE DE LA MARTINIQUE (CARBET DES SCIENCES) *mer.carbet.sciences@gmail.comLe Lamentin

CLUB DE PLONGÉE LA BATELIÈREvarlet@ool.frSchoelcher

CLUB SPORTIF MILITAIRE DE LA MARTINIQUE *sportsub@orange.frFort-de-France

COLLARD MARINEmarine.collard31@laposte.netSchoelcher

CORAIL CLUB CARAïBEScorailclub@corailclubcaraibes.comLes Trois-Îlets

CORNAILLE PHILIPPEphilippecornaille@gmail.comRivière Salée

CRAZY FROG SARLcrazy.frog@free.frLes Anses-d’Arlet

CSCP PLONGÉEcscp-plongee@rocketmail.comCase-Pilote

DAUPHINS MARTINIQUEcontact@dauphin-martinique.comLes Trois-Îlets

DE RYCKE SARAHsarahderycke4@gmail.comLe Diamant

DELABALLE SÉBASTIENsebdlab@free.frSainte-Luce

DOBBELS FRANCKlagrue.dobbels@gmail.comLes Trois-Îlets

FESQUET NICOLEnicole.fesquet@yahoo.frSainte-Anne FLORA FRÉDÉRICfred.fl r06@gmail.comSainte-Anne

GILLES-LAGRANGE VIRGINIEvinygwada@free.frSainte-Anne

GOURBIL GAËLgael.gourbil@gmail.comLe Diamant

GUIMERA CHRISTELLEmanakaya@live.frLe Marin

HISTOIRE D’AIRcontact@histoiredair.frSainte-Luce

IMMERSION CARAïBESimmersioncaraibes@gmail.comLe Marin

JOUSSEAUME MATTHIEUmatt.jouss@gmail.comLe Carbet

KALINAGOkalinago2@wanadoo.frSainte-Anne

KARIBA PLONGÉE (FG LIMARO SAS)fgromali@gmail.comSainte-Luce

LANOIX GUYguy.lanoix@gmail.comSchoelcher

LEJEUNE FRÉDÉRICfl ejeune@free.fr

MADA PLONGÉEdavidjahocean@live.frLes Anses d’Arlet

MADININA SPORT PASSION *sebrouge6@hotmail.frRivière Salée

MARIN PLONGÉE SARLcontact@marinplongee.comLe Marin

MEYER JEAN-MARIEjmplonge@gmail.comSaint-Pierre

NATIYABELnatiyabel@wanadoo.frSainte-Anne

NORCASUB SARLnorcasubplongee@hotmail.comLe Carbet

PARADIS PLONGÉE LE MENELECfred@paradisplongee.comSainte-Anne

PLENIERE FLORIANfl orian.pleniere@gmail.comLes Trois-Îlets

PLONGÉE PASSION (MAM’S)plongeepassion.tipayot@gmail.comLes Anses d’Arlet

SAINTE-LUCE PLONGÉEsebastien@plongeefute.comSainte-Luce

SCUBA LIBRE *scubalibr@yahoo.frLes Trois-Îlets

SURCOUF DIVE *surcouf-dive@wanadoo.frLe Carbet

THFOIN GUILLAUMEguillaume.thfoin@free.frSaint-Pierre

TROPICA SUB PLONGÉEtropicasub@orange.frLe Carbet

TY DOMINO PLONGÉEc.botiveau@gmail.comLe Robert

UCPA SAINT-PIERRE *saintpierre.dc@ucpa.asso.frSaint-Pierre

VARKALA PIERRE-WALTERpierrewalter@hotmail.frLe Marin

* Associative diving center.

LES SPORTS-SUBComité Martinique-Guyane des sports subaquatiques de la FFESSM (Fédération Française d’Études et de Sports Sous-Marins)Maison des Sports – Pointe de la Vierge – 97200 Fort de France

Phone: 05 96 61 09 14 Cell: 06 96 26 96 26E-mail�: sportsub@orange.fr