Pigeon islets mooring map and zone guidance.
France · Guadeloupe main islands: Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre
Beginner-friendly coral garden with a Cousteau statue
Beginner-friendly coral garden with a Cousteau statue
Le Jardin de Corail is a shallow coral garden in Guadeloupe's Cousteau Reserve, reached by a short boat ride and a moored drop over the Pigeon islets. The site feels like a natural aquarium, with a Cousteau statue on the sand below, coral color, and a relaxed route where tropical fish, morays, groupers, and other reef life gather around the reef. It suits beginner-friendly, easy-reading dives more than exposed wall work.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use the reserve moorings, stay aware of other boats, and keep buoyancy gentle over the coral garden.
Access Restrictions
Mooring-buoy access only; anchoring is not allowed at the site.
Legal Notes
The site sits inside the Cousteau Reserve and Pigeon islets zone; follow park rules, buoy limits, and any permit guidance.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow reef dive with a point of interest at around 12 m.
Freediving
Possible only on the shallowest, calmest parts; the site is primarily planned as an easy scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Good snorkel potential on calm days because the reef is shallow and clear, but the best view still comes from a short scuba descent.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Pigeon islets mooring map and zone guidance.
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