Dive-center site list showing the site as part of the regular west-coast circuit.
France · Martinique
Clear-water drift wall with rich reef life and easy reading.
Clear-water drift wall with rich reef life and easy reading.
Boat access and drift procedures make this a local-operator dive rather than a self-serve shore entry.
Pointe de la Baleine is a clear-water Martinique drift site with a readable wall and a drop-off that stays scenic rather than technical. Coral formations, gorgonians, sponges, and a steady mix of reef fish and larger visitors keep the route busy, while the open profile rewards calm buoyancy and a tidy drift plan. It is the kind of dive that works well when you want a beautiful wall-style pass without a complicated maze of swim-throughs or navigation.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep steady buoyancy on the wall and stay tight to the group's drift plan.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan around drift and current conditions.
Legal Notes
Follow drift procedures and the operator's marine-safety brief.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Well suited to guided drift diving and wall-style exploration with a clear route and active reef life.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the wall profile and guided drift make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Possible on the shallow sections on calm days, but the main wall and drift are better appreciated on scuba.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Research Sources
Dive-center site list showing the site as part of the regular west-coast circuit.
Site-specific wall profile, drift timing, and wildlife details.
Tourism page describing the wall profile, clear water, and fish/turtle life.
Operator site list with visibility, coral, and current notes for Pointe de la Baleine.
Official tourism article naming Pointe de La Baleine among the Martinique dive highlights.
Directory listing with visibility, depth, and dive-center access details.

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