Tourism listing for a local dive center in Bouillante.
Shallow training dive on a flat sandy Guadeloupe bottom.
Shallow training dive on a flat sandy Guadeloupe bottom.
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Cross Over is a shallow training dive in Guadeloupe with a flat sandy bottom and very little relief. It is used for instructor practice and easy skill work, but it still offers seasonal starfish, fish, green turtles, and a scatter of old sunken boats that attract juvenile fish. The site suits a calm, operator-led session with a visible surface marker and a slow look around the sand.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m
Depth Note
Flat sand bottom around five meters deep with old sunken boats nearby.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Flat sandy bottom, seasonal starfish, fish, green turtles, and old sunken boats with juvenile fish around them.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
A visible surface marker is important, and the shallow bottom should be treated as a controlled training environment.
Access Restrictions
Use the normal operator boat setup rather than a casual shore entry, and keep the surface marker visible at all times.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-center briefing and any Bouillante marine-area rules before entering the water.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a shallow training site rather than a deep scenic dive; the appeal is the easy sand bottom and the chance to practice basic skills.
Freediving
The shallow profile makes it simple to stay relaxed and oriented, but a guided setup is still the sensible choice.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling works best when the water is calm and you want to watch the sand, starfish, and passing turtles from the surface.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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