Port-Louis arch-and-cave cluster and dive-center context.
La Caye Percée is a Port-Louis arch dive.
Port-Louis dive centers handle the arch-and-cave site network.
La Caye Percée is a Port-Louis arch dive in Guadeloupe's Grand Cul-de-sac marin reserve, built around two distinct arches and a route that feels like a compact underwater tour. The site is known for colorful sponges, lace coral and an unusually rich mix of crustaceans and reef life. It suits divers who want a scenic, sheltered outing with careful buoyancy and a torch under the arches.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
Public references describe a shallow-to-moderate arch route, but do not give a reliable site-specific numeric profile.
Best Season
Year-round, with settled seas making the arches and colors easier to enjoy.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered arch-and-cave profile with a shallow-to-moderate route, good color and a torch-friendly layout.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use a torch under the arches and keep a disciplined profile through the overhead sections.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Port-Louis is the normal plan; stay inside the protected reserve and follow the operator briefing.
Legal Notes
The site sits inside the Grand Cul-de-sac marin reserve, so respect reserve rules and the permitted dive area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba is the right fit: the route is built around arches, coral texture and slow exploration.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the arches and route layout suit scuba better.
Snorkeling
Only the calmest shallow edges are snorkeling-friendly; the main route is a scuba dive.
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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Research Sources
Port-Louis arch-and-cave cluster and dive-center context.
Protected-reserve context and all-level Port-Louis access.
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