Diving & Water Sports

Bouillante serves as the gateway to the Réserve Cousteau, a protected marine area surrounding the Pigeon Islands. These centers provide access to diverse underwater ecosystems, including coral gardens, volcanic seafloors, and shipwrecks like the Franjack. Facilities range from professional scuba diving schools offering international certifications to glass-bottom boat tours and kayak rentals for independent exploration. The area is characterized by warm Caribbean waters with high visibility, supporting sea turtles, barracudas, and vibrant coral reefs.

Centre de plongée des Ilets

Located on Malendure Beach, this center organizes scuba diving excursions and training sessions within the heart of the Cousteau Reserve, focusing on the coral reefs of the Pigeon Islands.

Le Nautilus

Operates glass-bottom boat tours and diving expeditions from Malendure, providing views of the sub-aquatic flora and fauna of the Cousteau Reserve for both divers and non-swimmers.

Kayak

Boat rental service providing sit-on-top kayaks for the paddle from Malendure Beach to the Pigeon Islands for snorkeling and coastal exploration.

PPK Plongée Guadeloupe

Professional scuba diving center offering introductory dives, PADI and ANMP certifications, and night dives in the protected waters of the Pigeon Islands.

Plongée Bord de Mer

Scuba diving facility offering shore-based and boat dives along the leeward coast of Basse-Terre, located south of the main Malendure tourism hub.

La Rand'Eau

Specializes in snorkeling excursions and scuba diving, providing guided tours of the Cousteau Reserve's shallow reefs and deeper volcanic formations.