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Malendure-based operator with boat access, scuba, freedive, and snorkel trips around the reserve.
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Pigeon Island
Cousteau Reserve boat dive with plateau and drop-offs.
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Boat-only Pigeon Islets dive from Malendure with a sheltered top section, deeper wall options, and reserve rules that favor guided visits.
About Pigeon Island
Boat-access dive in Guadeloupe's Cousteau Reserve around the Pigeon Islets, with a shallow plateau that rolls into steeper coral drop-offs. The site works well for beginner-level profiles on the top section and for deeper profiles along the wall, while the protected reserve waters keep the scenery rich with turtles, reef fish, corals, and sponges.
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Research Estimate At Pigeon Island
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Pigeon Island?
This spotNearby spots
Community sourced coordinates.
Pigeon Island Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 40m
Depth Note
Shallow plateau in a few meters with drop-offs to the 40 m zone.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Sheltered marine reserve with clear water, a shallow plateau, and steeper drop-offs farther out.
Safety & Access At Pigeon Island
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficRestricted access
Safety Notes
Use the mooring buoys, keep depth within your plan, and treat the outer drop-off as a deeper reserve-wall profile.
Access Restrictions
Sea-only access from Bouillante and Malendure; use the reserve's mooring buoys and avoid anchoring.
Legal Notes
The Pigeon Islets are strictly protected and anchoring is prohibited inside the reserve.
Local Intel For Pigeon Island
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat access from Malendure leads to a shallow plateau and then steeper coral walls and drop-offs for deeper profiles.
Freediving
The shallow plateau can suit confident freedivers in calm reserve conditions, but the main profile is still a boat-access reef and wall dive.
Snorkeling
The reserve's shallow protected water suits snorkelers in authorized areas, especially around calm guided excursions.
Wildlife at Pigeon Island
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Pigeon Island
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pigeon Island
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
