NATIYABEL, which means ‘Nature is Beautiful’ in Creole, is a dive and conservation center located in Sainte-Anne, in the south part of Martinique. They invite you to discover the island’s colourful, protected underwater world.
With a personalized approach, outings limited to a maximum of 8 divers on the boat plus supervision, and an experienced team, NATIYABEL guarantees safe, enriching dive experiences adapted to all levels. Whether you want to try your first dive, earn an SSI, PADI or CMAS certification, explore Diamond Rock, take part in a Reef Check, a cleanup dive, or test an underwater scooter / DPV, NATIYABEL offers full immersion in Martinique’s underwater world.
Highlights
Prime location – Sainte-Anne
- Quick access to dive spots: reefs and iconic southern sites
- Calm waters, ideal for beginners, families and guided explorations
- Close to local restaurants and shops
Intimate, high-quality dive center
- Maximum 8 divers on the boat plus supervision for personalized support
- Two boats, compressors and well-maintained professional equipment
- Rental and sale of small dive equipment
- Guests do not carry gear: tanks, BCDs and regulators stay on the boat
An expert and committed team
- Passionate, multilingual instructors with a teaching approach adapted to all levels and ages
- Safety and comfort ensured on every outing
- Eco-responsible commitment: raising awareness about protecting the marine environment, underwater cleanups and coral reef monitoring
- A nature-respectful experience that protects local ecosystems
Courses Offered
SSI / PADI / CMAS certifications
- Discover Scuba / introductory dive, Open Water Diver, Advanced Diver, Rescue Diver, etc.
- A wide range of specialties (Perfect Buoyancy, Nitrox, DPV, Night Diving)
- Introductory and certification courses for underwater scooters / DPV: explore longer distances and enjoy a fun experience
- CMAS training: PE12, Level 1, PE40, Level 2, PA40, Level 3
- Training for children from age 8 in CMAS, and from age 10 for SSI and PADI
Organization of outings
- Morning: two-tank dives for certified divers or advanced training, with snacks served on the boat during the surface interval
- Afternoon: all levels, first dives, beginner courses, snorkeling or exploration dives
- Diamond Rock: 1 to 2 times per week depending on demand
Eco-experiences and responsible activities
- Reef Check: observation and monitoring of reefs
- Underwater cleanups: contribute to protecting the marine environment
- Awareness-raising and supervision of participants on best practices
Photos: Keep your eye out for both Hawksbill and Leatherback turtles; one of our dive boats; a beautiful stingray resting on the sea floor.
Top Dive Sites
La Caye des Boucaniers
Category: Coral plateau with drop-offs and a small barrier
Depth: Plateau 0–6 m, drop-offs down to 25 m
What to see here: A bright, colourful site, exceptional for its diversity of corals and sponges. On the plateau: fragile corals requiring a consistently horizontal position. On the drop-offs: snappers, mackerel (thazards), barracudas, tarpons, black jacks, French and queen angelfish, maniocs and rays. Crustaceans: lobsters, spider crabs and shrimps (cleaner shrimp, Yucatan, Thor shrimp). On the safety stop: moray eels, soles and reef fish. Accessible for all levels and for snorkeling.
Ti Mur
Category: Reef and small wall accessible by boat
Depth: 9–25 m
What to see here: Magnificent hard and soft corals, coral heads, gorgonians and colorful sponges. Rich tropical fish life: parrotfish, snappers, queen angelfish, mackerel, eagle rays and moray eels. Ideal for all levels from Open Water Diver upwards and for SSI/PADI training.
Ti Voilier / (Petit Voilier)
Category: Wreck + reef wall
Depth: Mooring at 13 m, gently sloping wall
What to see here: A small wreck colonized by foliose corals and sponges, offering many hiding places for marine life. Crustaceans: lobsters, spider crabs and shrimps. Pelagic fish: schools of barracudas, jacks and mackerel. Reef fish: batfish, grunt fish (gorettes), sardes. Possibility of spotting an eagle ray. Ideal for exploring the structure of the wreck while enjoying rich coral life, accessible to moderately experienced divers.
Jardin Vert
Category: Deep coral garden / wall
Depth: 20–40 m
What to see here: A spectacular site for experienced divers and those in advanced training. A wall covered with hard and soft corals and giant sponges. Abundant marine life: parrotfish, angelfish, batfish, barracudas, stingrays, turtles, moray eels and schools of small reef fish (castagnoles, girelles). Crustaceans: shrimps, crabs and lobsters in the crevices.
Special features: ideal for deep explorations and underwater photography, a very biodiverse site suitable for certified divers and advanced training.
Trois Vallées – Natiyabel
Category: Deep reef / sandy valleys
Depth: 8–40 m
What to see here: A vast coral site formed by coral mounds separated by valleys of clear sand. Marine life: mackerel (thazards), barracudas, turtles, parrotfish, angelfish, maniocs, shrimps and crabs. Varied topography, ideal for drift dives and long explorations.
Special features: Impressive underwater panoramas; high biodiversity, ideal for photography; suitable for certified divers, accessible from 8 to 40 m
Rocher du Diamant (Diamond Rock)
Category: Iconic site, walls and reefs
Depth: Plateau 8-12 m, walls down to 40 m
What to see here: Diamond Rock offers spectacular relief and incredible biodiversity. Two main zones can be distinguished:
The Fault (La Faille):
- A spectacular underwater passage through the rock, forming a tunnel about 30 m long and 2–3 m high (depth around 15 m)
- Walls covered in hard and soft corals, sponges and gorgonians
- Light filtering through the tunnel creates unique, photogenic effects
- You can see parrotfish, angelfish, jacks, barracudas, turtles and crustaceans (shrimps, crabs, lobsters)
- Suitable for certified divers due to the depth and tunnel
The “Pool” (La Piscine):
- A calm plateau between 8 and 12 m, ideal for safety stops or relaxed exploration
- Bordered by a vertical wall with very rich marine life: pelagic fish, turtles, stingrays, porcupinefish and colorful corals
- An ideal area for observing marine life and taking photos, more sheltered from currents
Other highlights:
- Crystal-clear water, spectacular light and play of shadows in tunnels and along the walls
- An iconic, must-do site in Martinique and across the Caribbean region
Contact
Address: Rte du Club Med, Pointe Marin, Ste-Anne
Phone Number: +596 696 366 301
Reservations: info@natiyabel.com