Water sports
Martinique offers an incredible array of water activities. Looking for an escape? Take an excursion to the surrounding islets or the white sandbanks. If you’re a thrill seeker, try flyboarding, wakeboarding, padleboarding, surfing, or kitesurfing. For a unique experience, go deep-sea fishing, kayaking through the mangroves, or learn to sail a yole, a type of sailboat you won’t find anywhere else.
Diving
Awaken your senses with a diving adventure in Martinique! The island’s diving professionals offer a wide range of personalized services to meet the needs of beginners and experienced divers alike. Your Martinique diving experience will give you a unique glimpse into the secrets of the ocean.
For a list of diving clubs, visit:
PADI Adventures
Yachting
Martinique has the largest number of moorings and is the preferred destination of pleasure boaters. The Marin marina, in one of the most beautiful protected bays in the Caribbean, is the largest port complex in Martinique. It’s well equipped and can accommodate yachts with a maximum length of 60 m and a draught of 4.8 m. The bay of Marin is also one of the best protected against hurricanes in the region. Renting a yacht, catamaran, or motorboat, with or without a skipper, is an excellent way to explore the island.
Tel.: + 596 596 74 83 83
Swimming
White-sand beaches dot the entire southern Caribbean coast, while the the southern Atlantic coast has clear waters with a secluded lagoon feel. In the north, travelers will find unique black-sand beaches. The coast is accessible all over the island, with numerous secluded bays and small beaches, all of which are open to the public year round. Experience the pleasure of swimming in crystal-clear water with a temperature of 79 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
