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Dive Spot Guide•
GROTTES DE FERRY
Beginner-friendly cave dive with a short boat ride from Deshaies.
Local operator required
A local operator is the practical way to manage the boat approach and cave briefing.
Deshaies cave site with surface-open passages, short boat access, and a modest depth range.
About GROTTES DE FERRY
Grottes de Ferry is a beginner-friendly cave dive off Deshaies with a short boat ride and a surface-open cavern that narrows as you move inside. The site is about the route and the light, not depth, with shrimp on the walls and fish life outside the cave making the dive feel busy even at a modest profile. It is a good fit for divers who want clear cave structure without a heavy-deep-dive feel.
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Research Estimate At GROTTES DE FERRY
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is GROTTES DE FERRY?
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Community sourced coordinates.
GROTTES DE FERRY Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 16m
Depth Note
The cave opens around 8m and leads to a route at about 16m.
Best Season
December-June is usually the easiest window in Basse-Terre.
Typical Conditions
A sheltered cave dive with clear water, light effects, and modest depth.
Safety & Access At GROTTES DE FERRY
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat the site as an overhead environment, keep a line of sight to the exit, and use buoyancy control in the cave.
Access Restrictions
A short boat ride from Deshaies is the normal approach; cave procedures and exit awareness matter throughout the dive.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator briefing and stay within cavern limits; do not push deeper into the overhead sections.
Local Intel For GROTTES DE FERRY
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Cave passages starting around 8m and leading to a route around 16m, with strong light effects and easy orientation for beginners.
Freediving
The cave is not a freedive target; the overhead environment makes scuba the sensible choice.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the entry area and surface conditions; the main cave is a scuba dive.
Wildlife at GROTTES DE FERRY
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At GROTTES DE FERRY
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At GROTTES DE FERRY
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
