Dive· Martinique· Windward Islands
Pointe Borgnèse Reef (Marin bay entrance)
14° 26.8′ N · 60° 54.0′ W · approximate
A protected rocky point at the western side of the Marin bay entrance, with gorgonians, sponges, anemones and reef fish in sheltered water. It is the standard first-dive and snorkel site for the Le Marin and Sainte-Luce centres.
Practical
Position is approximate: just offshore of the Pointe Borgnèse cape (OSM node 14.4481 N, 60.8991 W), moved about 100 m south into the water. Immersion Caraïbes dives it at about 4-5 m for all levels; Marin Plongée dives the site 0-40 m. Snorkelling-report: max about 3 m from the beach, the best reef is along the rocks left of the beach, and lionfish are common. A 1 km coastal snorkel to Anse Figuier is for experienced snorkellers only (currents). Protected natural site: no fishing or collecting. By land, a 450 m path leads from a 20-space car park on the N5.
Best for
Easy first dives and snorkelling near Le Marin
Nearby
- Ti Mur and Ti Voilier (Marin bay mouth)0.4 NM away
- Le Marin-Sainte-Luce Reef Sites (Aquarium, Trois Vallées, Jardin Bleu, Caye des Boucaniers)0.7 NM away
- Boucaniers Diving (Pointe Marin)0.9 NM away
- Pointe Marin Beach (Ste-Anne)0.9 NM away
- Tour des Yoles Rondes de la Martinique0.9 NM away
- Ste-Anne Anchorage1 NM away
- Winter North Swell and Christmas Winds (Martinique)1 NM away
- Kalinago Plongée (Pointe Marin beach)1.1 NM away