Catamaran ATAO Plongée

Dive Center

📍 Caribbean CMASFFESSManmp 🇫🇷 French🇬🇧 English🇪🇸 Spanish🇩🇪 German

🌏 Caribbean

🌊 Activities: Discover Scuba / Try Dive, Recreational courses, Fun dive / Leisure diving, Environmental awareness programs
🤿 Instructor languages: French, English, Spanish, German
🟢 Nitrox available: No
👌 Certification: CMAS, FFESSM, anmp
✅ Type: Dive Center
🏨 Book accommodation nearby

Located in Grande Anse d’Arlet, in the southwest of Martinique,
ATAO Plongée is a family-run, committed dive center offering personalized marine experiences
aboard its catamaran, operated with a very low carbon footprint.
Far from mass tourism, every outing takes place in a small group to ensure safety, conviviality
and respect for the natural environment.

The center organizes catamaran days, discovery dives (classic or as a
double dive package), diving courses, dives for certified divers
and night snorkeling outings to discover bioluminescence.
Participants are always accompanied by state-certified instructors, passionate about local biodiversity
and trained to welcome all kinds of guests inclusively, including people with disabilities.

ATAO Plongée stands out for its commitment to energy efficiency:
its catamaran uses less than 3.5 liters of fuel per hour, while onboard electricity is produced
by photovoltaic panels, reducing its impact on the reefs.
The equipment provided (fins, masks, shorty wetsuits, torches, paddleboards, floating play area) lets everyone — from experienced divers
to the simply curious — experience the sea at their own pace.

The team takes great pride in combining enjoyment, education and ecology.
Outings include friendly moments, a homemade BBQ (optional, suitable for vegetarian,
vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free diets) as well as conversations about the wildlife and plants observed.

ATAO Plongée brings together marine discovery, sustainability and human connection — an authentic
immersion at the heart of Martinique’s natural treasures.

Accommodation

Stay on-site:

Stay aboard Aventure, our moored boat accommodation in Anses d’Arlet. A distinctive option for divers who want to remain close to the sea between dives: wake up at anchor, step into the water for an early swim, and meet the green and hawksbill turtles regularly seen around the boat. Sleeping up to 5 guests, Aventure includes a kitchenette, bathroom, outdoor living space, 2 canoes and 1 stand-up paddleboard. It is ideal for couples, families or small groups of diving friends.

Agreements or discounts with partner accommodations:

For guests staying aboard Aventure, dive departures can be organised directly from the accommodation boat, making it easy to enjoy the sea from the moment you wake up.

We can handle your accommodation bookings:

Accommodation aboard Aventure can be booked directly with ATAO Plongée, subject to availability. Contact us for dates, booking conditions and diving options.

Location: moored in the village of Les Anses d’Arlet, Martinique, close to Grande Anse and ATAO Plongée’s departure point. Rates: €109 per night for 2 guests, then €20 per additional guest, up to 5 guests. Late check-out option: €50. Guests who would like to go further can also join our Turtles & Marine Biodiversity diving course. Through guided dives and practical learning about Martinique’s marine life, participants build real knowledge of local ecosystems and turtle species. On completion, they receive an ANMP certification card recognising the skills acquired.

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Security information :
No specific information provided, please contact the center for details.

Other activities offered by the center :
Night snorkeling, unusual boat accommodation on your private yacht.

Opening and annual closure days :
Open all year
Open every day except Saturday

Don't hesitate to contact us to define together the formula of your dreams !

Google Reviews

4.8 ★★★★½ (443 reviews)
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Tom Saxenmeyer

Tom Saxenmeyer

★★★★★

An amazing time! They thoughtfully prepared everything from activies, to lunch, drinks, fun games! Super clear with everything you needed to know! Quite affordable for everything included and very friendly staff!! We had 6 guests and felt very comfortable on our adventures snorkeling and scuba diving. All equipment , gear, lunch, drinks, bathroom, games all included. Ps for owners; make sure you check out super blue art installation and one of my favorite restaurants Le Jardinier !

Tyler Kirk

Tyler Kirk

★★★★★

Grateful we ended up on Olivier and Chloe's boat. Our group of 6 had a great time. The hospitality on board was beyond all expectations. Would recommend!

Eveline Krähenbühl

Eveline Krähenbühl

★★★★☆

We've spend a wonderful day on the catamaran with the nice crew around Chloé and Olivier. Don't expect any sailing, but nice snorkelling spots. And it was surprising what appeared out of that small kitchen! :)

jordan morgenstern

jordan morgenstern

★★★★★

A wonderful day Oliver and Chloe are fantastic hosts. I highly recommend this excursion. 5 STARS…!

Jackie Gordon

Jackie Gordon

★★★★★

Great value for a fabulous day on the water! Delicious lunch, lots of to eat and drink. English spoken also so briefings on snorkeling and educational information easily understood.

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