

Best for advanced divers, 15-38m, boat entry, moderate current.
Grandes Jorasses at Cap Salomon is a deep wall and reef site requiring advanced certification. Located 200 metres offshore, this boat-access site reaches depths between 15 and 38 metres with an average of 30 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents and must manage entanglement risks associated with the artificial reef structure. Visibility ranges from 10 to 25 metres, and water temperatures remain between 27 and 29C. Marine life includes common wrasses and groupers, alongside uncommon sightings of Fairy Basslet, French and Queen Angelfish, Spotted and Goldentail Moray, Rock Beauty, Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer, Cushion Sea Star, Blue Tang, Basket Starfish, Porcupinefish, and Atlantic Spadefish. Night diving is available for experienced divers familiar with the site.
14.49360, -61.09360
Arrive at the boat with your Advanced Open Water certification ready, as operators enforce the requirement at this site. Brief your dive guide on current conditions before entry, since drift direction can shift the planned route significantly.
Grandes Jorasses 97217 Les Anses-d'Arlet
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-38m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers regularly encounter wrasses and groupers. Uncommon species recorded at the site include Fairy Basslet, French and Queen Angelfish, Spotted and Goldentail Moray, Rock Beauty, Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer, Cushion Sea Star, Blue Tang, Basket Starfish, Porcupinefish, and Atlantic Spadefish.
No, this site is strictly for advanced divers. Operators require Advanced Open Water certification due to the depth, drift conditions, and entanglement risks.
The site features a wall and reef dropping to 38 metres, with an average dive depth of 30 metres.
This is a boat-access only site located 200 metres from the shore.
No, this site is designed for advanced scuba diving due to the significant depth and drift conditions.
Diving at Grandes Jorasses in Les Anses-d'Arlet requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Grandes Jorasses in Les Anses-d'Arlet. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Expect moderate currents at Grandes Jorasses in Les Anses-d'Arlet. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Grandes Jorasses in Les Anses-d'Arlet typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.