This dive site, Le Grand Bleu, is a captivating drop-off located between 20 and 48 meters in front of Port-Louis’ marina in Guadeloupe. Divers navigate by drifting along the wall, following the natural currents while admiring the vibrant reef and the deep blue expanse. It's renowned for its dramatic underwater topography and the potential for narcosis due to its depth, appealing to deep-sea diving enthusiasts.
The site boasts a rich array of marine life including impressive pelagic species like eagle rays, kingfish, and barracudas, alongside schools of manioc. The reef itself is home to diverse invertebrates such as lobsters, spiny crabs, moray eels, wire corals, whip corals, barrel sponges, colonial ascidians, and comatulas. Pterois (lionfish) are also noted.
This site is a year-round destination for deep-sea diving enthusiasts due to its consistent conditions. Divers should be mindful of depth and potential narcosis, and embrace the drift diving experience. Freedivers with advanced skills will find the drop-off exhilarating, offering opportunities to explore the wall and encounter pelagic species.
