Diving and Snorkeling

Martinique's underwater world is decorated with multicolor coral, crustaceans, turtles, and sea horses. Expect to pay €50 to €55 for a single dive; a package of three dives is around €120.

Okeanos Club. This landmark dive operation has a morning trip close to shore; in the afternoon the boats go farther into open water. Lessons (including those for kids 8 to 12) with a PADI-certified instructor can be conducted in English. It's always a fun experience. The dive shop looks out to Diamant Rock, which has wonderful underwater caves and is one of the preferred dives on the island. Okeanos Club goes to 12 different sites, many with catchy names like Little Turtle, and the Gardens of St. Luce, an underwater spot chock-full of colorful sponges. Trips are geared to the level of the clients, from rank beginners to certified divers. Guests from all hotels are welcome, and Okeanos provides pickup from some of them. Pierre & Vacances, Pavilion-Pointe Philippeau rte. de Gros Raisin, Ste-Luce, n/a Martinique, 97228. 0696/71–94–41; www.okeanos-martinique.com. From €55.