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Shows Caye Philippeau in the Sainte-Luce site portfolio and supports the plateau-plus-drop-off dive shape.
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La Caye Philippeau
La Caye Philippeau is an anchored plateau dive with a deep drop-off.
Local operator required
A local boat operator helps with anchorage and with keeping each diver in the right depth band.
A Sainte-Luce boat dive that starts on a shallow plateau and then opens onto a deeper drop-off for more ambitious profiles.
About La Caye Philippeau
La Caye Philippeau is a Sainte-Luce boat dive that starts on a shallow plateau and then opens onto a deeper drop-off for more ambitious profiles. The site is known for fan gorgonians, coral structure, stingrays, barracudas, crustaceans, and a layout that lets each diver stay in a chosen depth band. It rewards disciplined buoyancy, a clear plan, and a willingness to keep the plateau as the anchor when conditions are best there.
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Research Estimate At La Caye Philippeau
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is La Caye Philippeau?
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Community sourced coordinates.
La Caye Philippeau Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 50m
Depth Note
The plateau starts around 10 m, with a nearby drop-off that lets divers stay in their chosen band from roughly 10 to 50 m.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer sea days and decent visibility make the site easier to enjoy.
Typical Conditions
Anchored plateau entry, a deeper drop-off, fan gorgonians, and a dive profile that should be matched to each diver’s plan.
Safety & Access At La Caye Philippeau
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Plan the dive to stay within your depth limit; the drop-off gives more room than the plateau and can tempt divers deeper than intended.
Access Restrictions
Stay within your planned depth band; the drop-off is deep enough that this is not a place to improvise.
Legal Notes
Follow local buoy and anchorage guidance around Sainte-Luce and the operator brief before descent.
Local Intel For La Caye Philippeau
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The shallow plateau gives a controlled start, while the drop-off lets experienced divers stretch within a planned range.
Freediving
Not the primary use case; the deeper drop-off makes this much better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Only the shallow plateau is relevant for snorkelers, and only on calm days.
Wildlife at La Caye Philippeau
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At La Caye Philippeau
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At La Caye Philippeau
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
