La Main Jaune
Just 10 minutes away from the St François pass exit, there's a stunning sandy patch in the shape of a hand, adorned with a vibrant coral reef. Starting from the reef on the right hand side, divers can embark on a captivating round trip, encountering a mesmerizing drop-off teeming with lobsters.
Divers will have the opportunity to encounter a diverse array of marine life, including cardinalfish, sergeant majors, surgeons, pufferfish, moray eels, angelfish, barracuda, as well as an assortment of crustaceans such as lobsters and spider crabs. The underwater scenery is further enhanced by the presence of colorful mollusks like the Caribbean flamingo tongue and the sinuous gorgonian.
This particular dive site is situated in close proximity to St. François, making it easily accessible for divers. It features a bright and vivid environment, with a white sandy bottom stretching as far as 16 meters in depth. Along the sandy patch, divers will encounter a coral break, reaching a maximum height of 2 meters, where they can marvel at the sight of lobsters finding shelter within the crevices.
The underwater landscape is enriched by the presence of various species, such as a bank of cardinalfish, Pederson shrimp, Yucatan, parrotfish, and many more.
With a visibility of up to 16 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, this dive site accommodates divers of all levels, ranging from beginners to advanced and expert divers.
Situated in Saint-François, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 97118, France, this dive site offers a captivating underwater experience in the beautiful country of France.
Last updated: 12 mo. ago - Oct 4, 2023