Trou Canard is a shallow reef located 1000 metres off the coast of Saint-François, Guadeloupe. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 2 to 8 metres with an average of 5 metres. Access is by boat only, and the area experiences mild currents. Water temperatures remain warm, between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Visibility can vary significantly, so checking local conditions before departure is recommended. The reef supports various reef fish and invertebrates. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of the presence of lionfish at this site and avoid physical contact with them.

Roche à Gilles is a reef site located off Saint-François, Grande-Terre. The reef structure extends from the surface to a maximum depth of 17 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Access to the site is by boat only. Divers can expect mild currents, though visibility varies significantly depending on local conditions. Water temperatures remain between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. As there are no facilities at the site, divers must bring all necessary equipment from their point of departure. Always consult with your boat operator or dive centre for a current conditions report before planning your dive.

Terre De Bas in Saint-François is a marine site featuring a combination of reef and seagrass habitats. Located 50 metres from the shore, this site is accessible via a shore entry and is well-suited for beginners. Divers and snorkellers can expect depths averaging 8 metres, with a typical dive duration of 50 minutes. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility ranging from 10 to 25 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, fluctuating between 27C and 30C. Divers should be aware of sharp coral present in the area.

Roche Moyenne is a shallow reef located off Saint-François, Guadeloupe. Accessible only by boat, this site features a reef structure that extends from the surface to a maximum depth of 18 metres. It is well suited for beginners and snorkellers due to the manageable depths and mild currents. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Visibility at the site is variable, so checking local conditions before departure is recommended. Divers and snorkellers should exercise caution to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks, maintaining proper buoyancy to protect the seabed.

Petite Terre is a shallow reef site located 19 kilometres off the coast of Saint-François, Guadeloupe. Accessible exclusively by boat, the site features a lagoon and a shallow channel separating the islets. Divers and snorkellers can expect an average depth of 5 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, though conditions can vary with moderate currents. Hazards at this location include boat traffic, surf, sharp coral, and sea urchins. Guided tours are available for those visiting this offshore environment, which typically hosts 60-minute dives.

Anse Des Salines is a shallow reef site located near Saint-François, offering a quiet lagoon environment for snorkellers. The site reaches an average depth of 2 metres, with a range of 1 to 3 metres. Access is via the shore, with the reef situated approximately 150 metres out. Snorkellers can observe common species such as wrasses, slippery dick, kelpfish, and Sally Lightfoot crabs, alongside hard and mustard hill corals. Less frequently encountered species include blue tang, foureye butterfly fish, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, yellowtail snapper, schoolmaster snapper, goatfish, and sergeants. Be aware of moderate currents and surf conditions. Parking and a cafe are available at the beach.

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.

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.