ANMP Level 1 diving course in Le Marin, Martinique

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Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: 2-3 days
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From 12 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
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Activity description

Pass your ANMP certification and learn to dive to a depth of 20 m during a 2 to 3 day course in Le Marin, Martinique!

The ANMP Level 1 certification requires the completion of 5 dives and theoretical courses: at the end of the course, the diver is able to dive to a depth of 20 m, in a group supervised by a guide!

You will learn as you dive to manage yourself on the dive:

- assembling the equipment,
- launching the boat,
- immersion, stabilization above the sea bed,
- evolving with other divers,
- monitoring your air, and returning to the surface!

Little by little, after the realisation of safety exercises such as the emptying of the mask and the release - recovery of the mouthpiece, you will evolve more deeply and on different sites in the south of Martinique, around Le Marin.

At the end of the course, you will leave with a logbook, pictures full of eyes and you will receive at home your diver card!

Immersion Caraïbes takes you to different diving spots:

Borgnese Point

Site for all, from beginners to experienced divers.
The anchorage near the coast offers a sheltered area ideal for beginners. The shallow water under the boat (4/5m), the turquoise water studded with darker patches ("coral potatoes") invites the diver to come and discover the Martinique sea bed.

Beginners will stay on the plateau in the middle of swarms of small coral fish (castagnoles, damsels, juvenile gorettes, etc.).

Caye des Boucaniers

A site for everyone but more exposed on the surface, often agitated.
Beginners dive on the shallow plateau, on the edge of a drop off richly populated by a jumble of multicoloured sponges (yellow, purple, orange and blue). It is not uncommon to come across Royal Angels or French Angels, as well as large paddlefish!

On the 12 meters deep plateau you will find a compact ball of yellow pikefish in a tightly packed row.

The Aquarium

The name says it all: this is an interesting and richly populated site, ideal for PE12 and Level 1s!

In the 7 to 15 m zone, you will see schools of gorettes in all directions, stealthy passages of kingfish, wandering manioc in the water, trumpet fish looking for their meal, etc. And don't forget to poke around in the holes: you will find lobsters!

Ti' Mur/Voilier

Very nice site, accessible to all.
Under the boat, the descent is about ten meters, on the plateau, near the drop-off. The beginning of the drop off is well marked, quite steep then gently sloping down over 20 m.

At the path, you will go along the "wall" in search of lobsters, moray eels and lambi, without forgetting to raise your head to observe thazards, barracudas or maniocs which pass over your heads! Then, you will cut the plateau to go and meet the schools of pagas, gorettes, etc.

Garden of Sainte Luce

Off Sainte-Luce, this site is remarkable for the diversity of its corals!

The 7 meters anchorage on the plateau allows all levels of divers to dive. The banks of maniocs pass by, the kingfish follow one another in the open water, and the mounds of coral and the large gorgonians are impressive!

Photos and videos are offered for all dives. Remember to take a USB key or SD card with you to recover them and keep memories of your diving course at Le Marin, Martinique!

Offer Description

This is a level 1 diving course that takes 2-3 days to complete depending on your availability.

This course includes 5 dives, as well as theory training onshore. The 5 dives can be completed at the spots of your choice, however, you will have to confirm this with your instructor (it also depends of your level and the weather condition). 

Level 1: you are able to dive at 20 meters.

Objectives

The course's objective is to reach autonomy under the supervision of a guide. At the end of the course, the student can dive up to 20 meters and join groups of divers lead by a guide.

During the course, you will learn how to:

· Put together the equipment
· Dive into the water
· Immerse in the water
· Stabilise your position
· Progress with the other divers
· Keep an eye on your air level
· Return to the surface

Special terms

You have to pay an additional 70€ for certification fees that you will have to pay onsite.

Diving is prohibited for pregnant women and people who have medical conditions that could be aggravated underwater.

No medical certificate is required, but prefered.

Please note you are not allowed to fly for up to 24 hours after your last dive.

Included
  • All necessary scuba diving equipment
  • Logbook
Excluded
  • Certification fees (70€)
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen
  • Bottle of water
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Meeting point
Plongée Immersion Caraïbes, Bd Allegre, Le Marin 97290, Martinique Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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It was a great experience and we learned a lot. Diving was beautiful, we saw many fishes and had a great time.