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Le Jardin de Corail
Beginner-friendly coral garden with a Cousteau statue
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About Le Jardin de Corail
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.
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Le Jardin de Corail Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 20m
Depth Note
The coral garden begins very shallow under the boat, with the Cousteau statue sitting on the sand below and the wider site commonly worked in the 3-20 m band.
Best Season
Year-round, best December to April
Typical Conditions
Shallow coral-garden diving with calm water, easy route-finding, and a short boat ride into a protected reserve site.
Safety & Access At Le Jardin de Corail
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Key Hazards
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.
Local Intel For Le Jardin de Corail
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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.
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Beginner-friendly coral garden, short boat ride, and clear-water description.
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