Scuba diving locations in Saint Barthélemy:

When to scuba dive in Saint Barthélemy:

The water is warm all year, but there is a risk of hurricanes between July and November

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Saint Barthélemy:

• Le Pain De Sucre,Sugarloaf, is fairly shallow with good visibility, some interesting rock features and colourful sponges. Creole wrasse, chromis, blue tangs and sergeant majors are common, and spotted drums, eels and secretary blennies lurk among the rocks.
• The Kayali Wreck lies in less than 100 feet of water, with two good entries and an easy-to-find exit.

The best spots to snorkel in Saint Barthélemy:

• Lorient beach is a good spot to see turtles.
• To the right of the Anse De Colombier, about a 15 minutes hike from Flamands.

Fun scuba facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Population: is about 8,000 (2008)
• Time Zone: AST (GMT-4)
• Main languages spoken: French, Saint-Barthélemy French, Antillean Creole, English ## Diveable overseas territories: France

Saint Barthélemy diving federations:

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

Diving in waters protected by the marine park costs one euro per dive.

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