

Best for beginner divers, 5-19m, boat entry, mild current.
La Caye Percée is a reef and cave site located 1500 metres off the coast of Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 5 to 19 metres with an average depth of 12 metres. Divers access the site by boat to avoid surf and shore breaks. The topography includes an overhead cave environment that requires careful navigation and a thorough briefing from a local dive centre. Conditions are generally forgiving with mild currents. Water temperatures remain between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Brazilian Reef Octopus, and various sea slugs.
16.46010, -61.53280
Book through a local dive centre, as the site is boat access only and the operators offering air fills and equipment rental will also brief you on the cave entry, which is the part of the dive that deserves attention even at this skill level.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-19m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Brazilian Reef Octopus, Spanish Dancer, Lettuce Sea Slug, and various wrasses.
Yes, La Caye Percée is considered beginner-friendly, though divers should be aware of the overhead cave environment and moderate currents.
The depth ranges from 5 to 19 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 1500 metres from the shore. A boat is required for entry due to surf and shore breaks at the water edge.
The site is primarily a dive location featuring a cave and depths up to 19 metres, and it requires boat access.
Diving at La Caye Percée in Anse-Bertrand requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near La Caye Percée in Anse-Bertrand. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at La Caye Percée in Anse-Bertrand. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
La Caye Percée in Anse-Bertrand typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.