What level of diving experience is required for Grotte aux Tarpons?

Grotte aux Tarpons is rated intermediate with depths of 20–30 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Grotte aux Tarpons?

At Grotte aux Tarpons, divers commonly encounter: tarpon, glassy-sweepers, morays.

Where is Grotte aux Tarpons located?

Grotte aux Tarpons is located in Guadeloupe, in the Grande-Terre region (coordinates: 16.5170, -61.4580).

Grotte aux Tarpons Diving - Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe

The Grotte aux Tarpons takes its name from the resident school of tarpon that holds in the shadow of a large cliff-base grotto, and the dive is justifiably one of the highlight moments of the Grande Vigie cluster. Depth runs to around 30 metres with the grotto itself in the 18-to-25-metre range. The tarpons gather in a loose silver curtain along the wall, and smaller reef fauna fills the rest of the chamber. Accessible only from June to October, typically waitlist-managed given the 40-minute boat ride and limited daily slots.