

Best for beginner divers, 5-14m, boat entry, mild current.
Aquarium Gros Ilets is a reef dive located 500 metres off Pain de Sucre, Saint Barthelemy. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 14 metres with an average of 10 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Divers navigate through a topography that includes caves and swim-throughs, requiring careful buoyancy control. Conditions are generally calm with mild currents and visibility between 20 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 27 to 30 degrees Celsius. Access is by boat only. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic and deploy a signal tube before surfacing to ensure visibility.
17.89990, -62.86010
Always do a thorough safety stop and surface with your signal tube deployed, as boat traffic around the site requires you to be visible before you fully ascend. Full facilities including equipment rental and guided tours are available, so first-time visitors can arrive light and join a guide who knows the reef layout.
Located 5 minutes away from Gustavia harbor by boat.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-14m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is well suited to beginner divers due to the mild currents and manageable depths.
The site reaches depths between 5 and 14 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a boat dive located 500 metres from the shore.
Hazards include boat traffic, sharp coral, and surge. Divers should also exercise caution when navigating the overhead environments of caves and swim-throughs.
Yes, full facilities including air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours are available for visitors.
Diving at Aquarium Gros Ilets in Gustavia requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Aquarium Gros Ilets in Gustavia are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Aquarium Gros Ilets in Gustavia typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Aquarium Gros Ilets in Gustavia typically ranges from 20 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.