Basse Terre has the most diving and the largest number of operators. The west coast of Basse Terre is steep sided and almost every headland would make a good dive.
Pigeon Island is the site of the Cousteau Marine Park.
Despite its popularity as a dive destination, the marine life is in good condition. All the sites are buoyed and this has obviously contributed greatly to the preservation of the reefs. There are also 2 wrecks near Pigeon Island. Much of the area has been declared a marine park and access is restricted. Iles des Saintes has a full complement of diving, which is quite separate from the rest of Guadeloupe's sites.