Mervillon, located off Saint-François, Guadeloupe, features a combination of reef and wall topography. The site reaches a maximum depth of 14 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Access is by boat only, and the area is characterised by mild currents. Divers should exercise caution when navigating the swim-through and cave areas present at the site. Water temperatures remain between 27 and 30C throughout the year. Visibility can vary significantly, so it is recommended to consult with a local dive operator regarding current conditions before departure. Species recorded around this area include great barracuda, spotted moray, nurse shark, and various wrasses.

Roche à Balistes is a shallow reef site located off Saint-François, Guadeloupe. Situated at depths between 5 and 15 metres, the site is well-suited for beginner divers. Access is exclusively by boat, and the area is characterised by mild currents. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 27 to 30 degrees Celsius. Divers should maintain careful buoyancy control to avoid contact with the sharp coral and rock formations that define the reef structure. As visibility can shift, it is recommended to consult with a local dive operator on the morning of your dive for the most current conditions.

Libertalia is a reef site located 1000 metres off the coast of Saint-François, Guadeloupe. The reef structure ranges from 8 to 19 metres in depth, making it suitable for beginner divers. Divers experience mild currents and water temperatures between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Visibility typically spans 10 to 25 metres. Access is strictly by boat, requiring entry and exit over the side. Hazards include heavy boat traffic, sharp coral, and sea urchins in shallower sections. Divers should maintain controlled buoyancy to avoid contact with the reef. The site also features swim-throughs, which require specific overhead environment training to enter safely.

Marche de l’Empreur is a reef site located off Saint-François, Grande-Terre. The reef structure extends from the surface to a maximum depth of 25 metres, providing a versatile environment suitable for beginner divers. Access to the site is by boat only. Divers encounter mild currents, though conditions can vary, so checking local visibility before departure is recommended. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, boxfish, blue tang, and Caribbean spiny lobster, alongside other reef fish and invertebrates.

Jolly Roger is a reef site located off Saint-François, Guadeloupe, offering depths reaching 19 metres. Accessible only by boat, the site features mild currents, making it suitable for beginner divers. Water temperatures remain warm, ranging between 27C and 30C throughout the year. Visibility can be variable, so checking conditions with your operator before departure is recommended. Divers should be aware of stonefish on the reef and avoid contact with the seabed. Species recorded around this area include great barracuda, spotted moray, nurse shark, whiptail stingray, and various wrasses, surgeonfish, and butterfly fish.

Forêt de Corail is a reef site located 1000 metres off the coast of Saint-François, Guadeloupe. The site features a reef structure ranging from 4 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres. It is accessible only by boat and is suitable for beginner divers. Conditions include mild currents and water temperatures between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Visibility can vary significantly, so checking conditions with your boat operator is recommended. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic when surfacing and exercise caution regarding lionfish, which are present on the reef. Always maintain neutral buoyancy to manage variable currents and monitor depth gauges closely.

Baie des Pirates is a shallow reef located off Saint-François, Guadeloupe. Reaching a maximum depth of 17 metres, the site features mild currents, making it a suitable option for beginner divers. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, fluctuating between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Access to this site is by boat only. Conditions can vary considerably, so it is recommended to check with your dive operator regarding visibility before departure. Divers should be aware of the presence of hazardous marine life and are advised to avoid contact with the reef structure.

Located 500 metres off the coast of Saint-François, this reef site offers a typical dive duration of 45 minutes. The topography consists of a reef structure with depths ranging from 8 to 16 metres, averaging 10 metres. Conditions are generally suitable for beginners, featuring mild currents and visibility between 10 and 25 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, fluctuating between 27C and 30C. Access to the site is by boat only, with guided tours and boat charters available locally. Divers should be aware of sharp coral present in the area. Facilities in Saint-François include dive shops providing air fills.