

Best for beginner divers, Up to 25m, boat entry, mild current.
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.
16.24000, -61.20670
As facilities are unconfirmed, sort out your equipment, water, and any refreshments before you leave the dock. Check with your boat operator about current visibility on the day, as conditions can shift.
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No known hazards
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, boxfish, blue tang, Caribbean spiny lobster, great barracuda, nurse shark, and spotted moray.
Yes, the site is well-suited to newer divers, with the reef structure allowing for exploration at comfortable, shallow depths.
The reef runs from the surface down to approximately 25 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
As the reef extends from the surface, the shallower sections are accessible for snorkelling, though boat access is required to reach the location.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Marche de l’Empreur in Saint-François. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Marche de l’Empreur in Saint-François typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.