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Dive Spot Guide•
Machette
Bouillante boat dive in the Cousteau Reserve with wall and canyon terrain.
Local operator required
Boat access from Malendure and the reserve rules make a local operator the normal way in.
Leeward Basse-Terre site near Malendure. Protected reserve access, clear water, and a deep-to-shallow profile.
About Machette
Machette is a Bouillante boat dive in Guadeloupe National Park, inside the Cousteau Reserve. The site drops on a wall, rises onto plateaus, and opens into a broad canyon, so the terrain changes quickly and rewards slow, precise buoyancy. It suits divers who want clear-water reserve scenery rather than an easy shallow cruise.
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Research Estimate At Machette
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Machette?
Community sourced coordinates.
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Machette Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 40m
Depth Note
The profile starts on a shallow plateau and steps down a wall into deeper water and a canyon.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Clear, sheltered reserve water with a wall-and-canyon profile that can be dived across a wide range of conditions.
Safety & Access At Machette
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Watch depth, gas, and buoyancy on the wall and in the canyon; the site is better for controlled exploration than fast drifting.
Access Restrictions
Best for certified divers; beginners should only join when the guide and sea state make the site appropriate.
Legal Notes
The site is inside Guadeloupe National Park, so follow reserve rules and operator briefings.
Local Intel For Machette
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A boat dive for certified divers who like walls and canyon transitions. Good buoyancy matters more than brute fitness.
Freediving
Not a freedive target because the site steps into deeper water and includes canyon structure.
Snorkeling
The reserve supports snorkeling elsewhere, but Machette itself is better kept for scuba.
Wildlife at Machette
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Machette
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Machette
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
