NOA Plongée
Route du lagon, SAINT-FRANCOIS, GLP
About the Center
NOA Plongée, located in Saint-François, Guadeloupe, is a dive center certified by PADI, SSI, and CMAS/FFESSM. It offers a comprehensive range of courses, from Discover Scuba Diving and Open Water Diver to Instructor Development and Technical Diving, including Niveau 3 FFESSM. The center's facilities include a restaurant, accommodation, equipment rental, boat diving, and night diving.
The center is known for its "Bi-plongées" (double dives), which involve two successive dives with a 45-minute interval during which a snack is served onboard. Daily departures are at 7:30 AM, allowing for two dives per day before lunch, leaving afternoons free for tourist activities. Dive sites include Banc des Vaisseaux, the Petite Terre natural reserve, Pointe des Châteaux, and La Désirade, promising unforgettable encounters with dolphins, turtles, and sharks in warm, clear Caribbean waters.
The NOA Plongée team is described as friendly, dynamic, and competent, with the motto "Plongez en bonne compagnie" (Dive in good company). The center renews its equipment annually to ensure comfort and excellence during dives. They are open 7 days a week year-round, with reception hours from Monday to Saturday between 9 AM and 12 PM, and from 4 PM to 6:30 PM.
Available Courses
6 cursosNiveau 3 FFESSM
Formation Niveau 3 pour l'autonomie complète en plongée jusqu'à 60 mètres.
Discovery Dive
Baptême de plongée au lagon de Saint-François, entre 0 et 6 mètres de profondeur, adapté à tous à partir de 6 ans, même sans savoir nager.
PE 12
Première certification internationale de plongée, permet de descendre jusqu'à 12 mètres sous la supervision d'un instructeur. Inclut 3 plongées et théorie.
Niveau 1
Niveau de plongée débutant, permet d'évoluer jusqu'à 20 mètres sous supervision. Inclut 5 plongées et théorie, avec des plongées dans le lagon et en bateau.
PE 40
Permet de descendre jusqu'à 40 mètres supervisé par un instructeur. Comprend 4 plongées et une partie théorique, réalisées en bi-plongée.
RIFAP
Brevet de premiers secours et de sauvetage en plongée, obligatoire à partir du niveau 3 et pour les instructeurs.
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Departure is at 7:30 from the Saint-François marina. You're back by 12:00. The format is always two consecutive dives at two different sites, with a 45-minute surface interval on board during which snacks and drinks are served.
Yes, all equipment is provided — BCDs, regulators, wetsuit (3 mm Mares shorty from XXS to XXL), fins and mask. Everything is renewed annually. For the discovery dive, a swimsuit and towel are the only things you need to bring.
Yes, the Plongée Découverte is accessible from age 6, and no swimming ability is required. It takes place in the Saint-François lagoon between 0 and 6 metres, supervised by a professional instructor. There's a Premium option (one-on-one) and a Gold option (up to four people with one monitor).
The club trains under FFESSM/ANMP (PE12, Niveau 1, PE40, Niveau 2, Niveau 3, RIFAP) and SSI. PADI is also available. A valid medical certificate of no contraindication dated within the last year is mandatory for all courses.
Yes. The Plongée de Réadaptation is specifically for certified divers with few logged dives or a gap of over a year. It's a shallow session (max 6 m) in the afternoon, covering buoyancy checks and basic skills refresh, with all equipment included.
Sites near the coast (La Main jaune, Le Lac, La Baie des anges) are 15 minutes away and range from 14 to 25 metres. Pointe des Châteaux is 25 minutes out. Le Banc des Vaisseaux and Petite-Terre take 50 minutes and reach 20 metres. La Désirade is 75 minutes away with Les Cathédrales at 25 metres. Site choice depends on conditions.
Night dives are available on request, departing at 18:00. Contact the club directly to arrange one.
Yes, Noa Plongée operates seven days a week throughout the year. The office is open Monday to Saturday, 9:00–12:00 and 16:00–18:30. Dives run daily.