The distinctive feature of this underwater mountain is that it is home to a multitude of bubble corals, hence its name. Hidden beneath the rocks, crocodilefish rest peacefully. Lizardfish, wrasses, groupers and squirrelfish abound, much to the delight of observers. At the top of the hill, large schools of fusiliers and surgeonfish add to the scenery.

Not far from Ile aux Nattes, this shallow site (less than 20 meters) consists of two hills side by side, reminiscent of the large round eyes of porcupinefish, easily spotted here. Their cousins, the pufferfish, coexist peacefully. Keep your eyes open, as hawksbill turtles, octopuses, lionfish and moray eels are occasionally encountered.

Lionfish stand guard over this site. Among this trio of small hills, enormous lobsters hide beneath the rocks and octopuses change color to match their surroundings. A modern-day pirate has placed around ten bottles on the seabed, attracting small fish and predators, including the famous barracudas!

Close to the center, this underwater mountain is largely covered with mushroom corals, resembling the coins of a pirate's treasure. A large marbled moray eel has taken up residence at the summit. All around, green turtles, guitarfish, squid and a great variety of nudibranchs can be found. Schools of surgeonfish complete the picture as they dart around the hoard.

Set in a picturesque landscape typical of northern Sainte-Marie, this expedition is a must. Towering rocky cliffs covered with tabular hard corals of the Acropora genus. Winding corridors and tunnels offer an amazing playground. On the program: moray eels, pufferfish, boxfish, butterflyfish and parrotfish, turtles, nudibranchs, lobsters... The surface interval takes place at the lush Cocobay site, where the team will be waiting for you with coconut water.

This dive takes place after the Cocobay dive. One of our team's favorite dives. A limestone rock pinnacle whose tip rises to just 5 meters below the surface, where you will complete your safety stop. But before that, you navigate around 18 meters depth in search of nudibranchs and lobsters. To the south of the pinnacle, you will come across chip-shaped hard coral known as a foliose Montipora, and the overall size of the formation is truly impressive.

As its name suggests, this site draws thrill-seeking divers. The species observed here include whitetip reef sharks and coral sharks. Lobsters, groupers and snappers share their daily lives on these magnificent reef plateaus.

A site similar to Shark Point: a reef plateau at 26 meters depth, home to numerous reef fish, groupers and lobsters. There is a chance of encountering whitetip reef sharks.

Its colorful reef and rich biodiversity give this reef plateau an excellent reputation on the island. Divers enjoy observing large stingrays, schools of trevally and barracudas, as well as turtles. But the star of the site is a grouper weighing over 100 kg!

Head outside the lagoon where divers are tasked with exploring a particularly vast and wildlife-rich site: stingrays, guitarfish or torpedo rays, lobsters and nudibranchs are the main residents. For the lucky ones, a pair of whitetip reef sharks and hawksbill turtles roam the area.

At the far north of Sainte-Marie, a 50-meter wreck rests peacefully on the seabed. Its former owner, Raymond Bang, deliberately sank this former cable-laying vessel to create a dive site. It now serves as a refuge for trevally, lobsters, lionfish and shrimp. Divers of all levels can explore the exterior of the vessel due to its shallow depth.

An exceptional site featuring an impressive 16-meter granite mountain. With a depth reaching 30 meters, it is suitable for all levels. Explore its nooks and crannies where eagle rays, schools of barracudas and trevally, whale sharks, lobsters, bigeye snappers, large groupers and giant moray eels are known to hide.

A coral reef featuring a wall accessible to all levels, with depths ranging from 6 to 18 meters. It is an ideal site for night dives thanks to its abundance of nocturnal crustaceans, including lobsters, crabs and cuttlefish. During the day, turtles can also be found here.

This small tugboat unfortunately sank while attempting to free a grounded vessel. Marine life has gradually taken over in and around the wreck, allowing the observation of numerous juvenile species such as fusiliers and groupers.

Near the coastline, the remains of the ship Sérapis, which sank in 1781, lie slumbering. The anchor, impressive in its size, marks the site of the shipwreck. Five enormous cannons, along with some cannonballs and rum bottles, adorn the site. Marine life has flourished around the relics: corals, a seahorse affectionately nicknamed Caroline, lionfish, pipefish, pufferfish, cleaner shrimps and several types of shellfish.

10km offshore from the canal, the Rays Palace is the wreck of a small boat gathering a stunning diversity of marine life far from the coral reef. Here you can find large pelagic species, giant stingrays, schools of jacks and barracudas, and occasionally, eagle rays! During this deep dive in the middle of the open blue, groupers also make an appearance, surrounded by fusiliers dancing in rhythm.

A deep dive at around 30 meters, reserved for experienced divers. The main attractions are naturally the snap.

A high reef mountain where giant specimens of clams (tridacna), the largest bivalve mollusc, can be found. This site is the residence of Ninja, a rather shy green turtle. One can also spot fingerfin (or seven-finger fish), cuttlefish and antennata lionfish among the corals fiercely defended by damselfish.

Adorned with purple corals, this set of small reef mountains exudes a quite unique atmosphere. The maximum depth is 21 meters. Pay attention, nudibranchs are the headliners of this dive.

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