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Introductory Dive and Exploration Dive – Cousteau Reserve
Réserve Cousteau
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Introductory Dive and Exploration Dive – Cousteau Reserve

Outing selected and coordinated by ICIGO.
Duration1h30
AccessibilityFrom 8 years old
Meeting point45 min avant
ParticipantsMax. 20

The experience

Right on the shore at Malendure Beach, with breathtaking views of the Pigeon Islets, the team at the Centre des Ilets welcomes you all year round: introductory dives (from 8 years old) and exploration dives for all levels.

Right on the shore at Malendure beach, with breathtaking views of the Pigeon Islets, the team at the diving centre welcomes you all year round: introductory dives (from 8 years old) and exploration dives for all levels.

Jean-Marie, Cathy, Philippe & Delphine and their team look forward to sharing their passion with you at this unmissable spot in Guadeloupe. The crystal-clear water, its corals and tropical fish, and the water temperature (28 degrees) make the Cousteau Reserve National Park a prime location for discovery (introductory dives or snorkelling) or exploration at all levels, under the guidance of experienced instructors.

  • Introductory dive&&

A 20-minute introductory dive for adults to a maximum depth of 6 metres; for children under 12, a 15-minute dive between 1 and 3 metres deep, with one instructor per person. 1½ hours at the nature reserve to also enjoy swimming and snorkelling. Full equipment provided. Boat departures at 10.00, 13.00 or 15.00. Suitable for ages 7–8 and above. Please arrive half an hour before the boat departs.

Warning: Do not fly within 12 hours of your dive.

  • Exploration diving – Pigeon Islets&&

In the Pigeon Islets, you can dive to depths of up to 60 metres. Several sites are usually offered to divers, including ‘Pointe Barracuda’, ‘Tombant aux Carangues’, ‘La Piscine’, ‘L’Aquarium’ and ‘Le Jardin de Corail’. You’ll discover corals and gorgonians, as well as countless tropical fish, and are sure to come face to face with a turtle. A reduced rate is available for self-sufficient, fully equipped divers, but you can also take advantage of packages that include equipment and/or guidance.

  • 6-dive packages – Pigeon Islets&&

The packages are aimed at certified divers, divers with their own equipment, and self-guided or independent divers with their own equipment (minimum of 2 people). You can choose your diving days and times in advance, but you’ll also be able to change these during your first visit in consultation with club members.

Typical half-day itinerary:

  1. 09:30, 12:30 or 14:30$$Arrive at the club, register and collect your equipment (wetsuit, fins, mask, weights, etc.)
  2. 10.00, 13.00 or 15.00$Boarding for the Cousteau Reserve (7-minute boat journey)
  3. Explanation of the diving procedure and basic advice
  4. A brief overview of the wildlife encountered during the first dive
  5. Introductory dive supervised by a qualified instructor (20 minutes) or an exploration dive if you hold your own diving certificates
  6. 11.45, 14.45 or 16.45$$Return to the club to collect your certificate

ICIGO Sea Index (Réserve Cousteau)

Sea forecasts and conditions — we track marine weather to guide travellers towards the best time slots.

DaySwellWindReco.Temp.
Fri 30 Oct0.4 m4 km/hIdeal32°
Sat 31 Oct0.4 m4 km/hIdeal32°
Sun 1 Nov0.4 m4 km/hIdeal32°
Mon 2 Nov0.4 m3 km/hIdeal32°
Tue 3 Nov0.4 m3 km/hIdeal32°

Confirmed based on the day's weather · trip confirmed based on sea conditions.

Included

  • All the equipment is provided for first-time experiences
  • Storage bins
  • Showers
  • Chilled drinks and ‘homemade planteur’ on arrival.
  • A roof that provides shade all year round.

To bring

  • Swimsuit
  • Contour map required
  • A medical certificate is compulsory for certified divers

What travellers say

145 reviews for Introductory Dive and Exploration Dive – Cousteau Reserve

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T. BATTU
oct. 2026

Équipe de plongée super mais la dame de l accueil si elles pouvaient être plus aimables sa serait encore mieux, heureusement l équipe de plongée est là.

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Uguen J.
oct. 2026

Excursion masque et tuba palmes génial. Service au top. Ambiance au top. Merci pour se beau moment inoubliable !!!

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L. PONTIDA
juin 2026

Les moniteurs Florent et Guillaume ont été adorables, nous mettent en confiance et rassurent. Mon angoisse du départ sait totalement dissipée dans l'eau. C'est un merveilleux spectacle pour une expérience à réaliser au moins une fois dans sa vie.

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C. SABIN
juin 2026

Bjr , Cette journée fut mémorable, c’était mon 1er baptême de plongée , au début un peu d’appréhension mais très vite on est rassuré avec les explications qui sont assez claires. Les accompagnateurs étaient tous super sympa, très à l’écoute, patient vraiment vous méritez un 20/20 , je recommande fortement sans hésitation .

Departure point

Bouillante
Meeting point
45 min avant
Meeting point
Malendure Beach car park – your “CENTRE DES ILETS” club
Directions

Important conditions

Confirmation request

Your request is sent to our team, who checks availability for the trip. No payment is required at this stage.

Cancellation

Moins de 48 heures avant le début de l'activité : non remboursable.

Limit

No diving 24 hours before flying (12 hours for first-time dives)

Fitness

Requires good health

Parking

Parking spaces are limited in Malendure. Please make sure you arrive early

Accompanying persons

Accompanying adults must be able to swim (PMT)

Minimum age

Diving is suitable for everyone, including young children aged 7–8 and over, with specialised equipment suited to their age

Opening hours

3 departures a day all year round: 10.00, 13.00 and 15.00

Time spent on site

The boat stays at the same spot for 1 hour 30 minutes so you can enjoy the area whilst snorkelling, diving or on a taster session (introductory dive: 20 minutes underwater, 1 instructor per person)

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