A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure action/HappyImmerse yourself in the warm and translucent waters of Saint-Pierre with this program specially designed for beginners. You will experience moments full of emotions and colors in the heart of this ideal spot in Martinique.
You will have the possibility to validate level 1 of the FFESSM at the end of the stay.
Don't forget to bring your medical certificate and, if applicable, your dive log!
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure action/Happy Saint-Pierre is a small piece of paradise renowned for its beautiful seabed. For a week, you learn scuba diving to quickly admire stunningly beautiful underwater landscapes.Immerse yourself in the warm and translucent waters of Saint-Pierre with this program specially designed for beginners. You will experience moments full of emotions and colors in the heart of this ideal spot in Martinique.
You will have the possibility to validate level 1 of the FFESSM at the end of the stay. Don't forget to bring your medical certificate and, if applicable, your dive log!
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
Nouveauté- Selection of the best North Caribbean dive sites.
- 9 supervised sessions to get you started
- Dive base and boats 150 m from the accommodation.
- Passage of level 1 UCPA/FFESSM
- Infinity pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
Nouveauté- Selection of the best North Caribbean dive sites.
- 9 supervised sessions to get you started
- Dive base and boats 150 m from the accommodation.
- Passage of level 1 UCPA/FFESSM
- Infinity pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
Included
- Full board
- 9 diving sessions
- Possible validation of diving level 1
- Sports supervision
- Snorkeling equipment
Not Included
- Drinks at the bar
- Activities during free time
- Federal supply fees for level 1 certification (73€)
On option
- Excursion South of Martinique
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
D1 -At the end of the day, arrival in Fort-de-France, transfer by bus to the sports village (included for those who bought the flight with the UCPA, for the other possibility of taking this collective transfer -20€ per trip, to be paid upon arrival at the sports village-).
Reception, dinner and installation in your rooms (all our rooms are for 2 people with private bathroom).
During your stay
D2-J6:9 dives with instructor.
The first session allows you to understand equipment, balance, propulsion and movement. It is a session that takes place on the surface and allows you to acquire the first automatic skills thanks to the support of your instructor.
The first session allows you to understand equipment, balance, propulsion and movement. It is a session that takes place on the surface and allows you to acquire the first automatic skills thanks to the support of your instructor.
The second session, you will do your first immersion. You will be surprised by these new sensations of balance and weightlessness.
The first sessions take place at the departure of the pontoon to free yourself from the constraints of traveling by boat and to promote individualization. At first, you will dive alone with the instructor, then in pairs afterwards.
In the following sessions, you will do small simple exercises to develop ease and security. All the dives will be complemented by a time of exploration in order to enjoy the underwater landscape of the Caribbean coast. The group then plunges by 4 to increase the exploration time under water.
After each session, the instructor will offer you a group debriefing to take stock of everyone's progress. As the week goes by, you will feel more and more comfortable and you will be able to enjoy your dives better. The technique will gradually give way to more exploration.
Boat trips will allow you to discover diving in the open sea and some beautiful sites on the Caribbean coast.
Day 7 - Free day: Relax in the sports village or set off to discover the island.
As a paid option that can be booked on the UCPA.com site, we offer you a day excursion south of Martinique: you cross Martinique to the south with breaks at remarkable viewpoints in the heart of the island. You head to Fort-de-France and visit its traditional covered market. You continue your discovery to Sainte-Luce to have lunch with your feet in the sand in a restaurant on the beach and then enjoy swimming time for a relaxing afternoon.
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
The first sessions take place at the departure of the pontoon to free yourself from the constraints of traveling by boat and to promote individualization. At first, you will dive alone with the instructor, then in pairs afterwards.
In the following sessions, you will do small simple exercises to develop ease and security. All the dives will be complemented by a time of exploration in order to enjoy the underwater landscape of the Caribbean coast. The group then plunges by 4 to increase the exploration time under water.
After each session, the instructor will offer you a group debriefing to take stock of everyone's progress. As the week goes by, you will feel more and more comfortable and you will be able to enjoy your dives better. The technique will gradually give way to more exploration.
Boat trips will allow you to discover diving in the open sea and some beautiful sites on the Caribbean coast.
Day 7 - Free day: Relax in the sports village or set off to discover the island.
As a paid option that can be booked on the UCPA.com site, we offer you a day excursion south of Martinique: you cross Martinique to the south with breaks at remarkable viewpoints in the heart of the island. You head to Fort-de-France and visit its traditional covered market. You continue your discovery to Sainte-Luce to have lunch with your feet in the sand in a restaurant on the beach and then enjoy swimming time for a relaxing afternoon.
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
Last day
Day 8 - Free morning. End of stay. Transfer to the airport (included for those who bought the flight with UCPA, for others it is possible to book on site if your schedule corresponds to the collective transfer -20€ per trip-) around 14:00 and flight back to Paris with night on the plane
Day 9 - Arrival Paris in the morning at metropolis time
SPOT
Saint Pierre diving spot in Martinique
Saint Pierre, historic and spectacular!
On the foothills of the grandiose Mount Pelée, find the village of Saint Pierre, the former “little Paris”! Victim of the volcanic eruption in 1902, the city has now been rebuilt, but the underwater world keeps traces of this exceptional history. Accessible to all levels, dive to discover turtles, barracudas, diodons, trumpet fish... Discover the Babodi canyons, or the Pearl Rock. From level 3 it is possible to dive on the Roraima shipwreck.
Hosting
Saint Pierre Sports Village
Between an exotic garden and a swimming pool facing the Caribbean, the sports village of Saint-Pierre welcomes you in an environment that exudes the sweetness of life.
Divers have quick access to the diving base and to the UCPA pontoon located at the foot of the accommodation.
For discovery, hiking and trail activities, you take advantage of the central position of Saint-Pierre to discover the north of the Island.
Rooms for 2 people, with private shower and toilet.
All rooms are equipped with air fans.
Towels (2) are provided
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
The sports village is equipped with an inflation station, 3 20-seat barges, complete Scubapro equipment. All the equipment necessary for the activity is provided by the UCPA except the dive computer.
Towels (2) are provided.
Equipment Included
The sports village is equipped with an inflation station, 3 20-seat barges, complete Scubapro equipment. All the equipment necessary for the activity is provided by the UCPA except the dive computer.
Towels (2) are provided.
Towels (2) are provided.
Equipment not included
For your comfort
A small pharmacy against sores, personal medications, ointments or spray against mosquitoes.
Watch out for the sun!
A small pharmacy against sores, personal medications, ointments or spray against mosquitoes.
Watch out for the sun!
Bring at least one long-sleeved T-shirt, hat or cap, sunglasses (with straps), face and lip creams, not to mention your swimsuit.
Think of beach shoes
Bring a water bottle and a K-way rain suit.
Don't forget anything because you may not find what you are missing on site.
The new regulations require divers who exceed 20 meters in depth while exploring, independently or in training (divers at the end of level 2 training or with the PE-40 qualification) to be equipped with a personal decompression device. Remember to bring your instruments otherwise it is possible to rent them on site.
Think of beach shoes
Bring a water bottle and a K-way rain suit.
Don't forget anything because you may not find what you are missing on site.
The new regulations require divers who exceed 20 meters in depth while exploring, independently or in training (divers at the end of level 2 training or with the PE-40 qualification) to be equipped with a personal decompression device. Remember to bring your instruments otherwise it is possible to rent them on site.
Equipment not included
For your comfort
A small pharmacy against sores, personal medications, ointments or spray against mosquitoes.
Watch out for the sun! Bring at least one long-sleeved T-shirt, hat or cap, sunglasses (with straps), face and lip creams, not to mention your swimsuit.
Think of beach shoes
Bring a water bottle and a K-way rain suit.
Don't forget anything because you may not find what you are missing on site.
The new regulations require divers who exceed 20 meters in depth while exploring, independently or in training (divers at the end of level 2 training or with the PE-40 qualification) to be equipped with a personal decompression device. Remember to bring your instruments otherwise it is possible to rent them on site.
A small pharmacy against sores, personal medications, ointments or spray against mosquitoes.
Watch out for the sun! Bring at least one long-sleeved T-shirt, hat or cap, sunglasses (with straps), face and lip creams, not to mention your swimsuit.
Think of beach shoes
Bring a water bottle and a K-way rain suit.
Don't forget anything because you may not find what you are missing on site.
The new regulations require divers who exceed 20 meters in depth while exploring, independently or in training (divers at the end of level 2 training or with the PE-40 qualification) to be equipped with a personal decompression device. Remember to bring your instruments otherwise it is possible to rent them on site.
formalities administratives
ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space.
In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
formalities administratives
ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space. In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
Address and access
Arrival at Fort-de-France airport.
For customers who booked their flight with UCPA, bus transfer is included (1h30).
For customers who come by their own means: you can benefit from the transfer organized by the UCPA, provided you request it at the sports village in advance (by email) and pay the amount of this transfer on site (40 euros each way and return).
For a taxi trip between the airport and the UCPA, count around 120 euros to be paid most often in cash (checks are difficult to accept).
At the airport, it is possible to rent a car.
Saint-Pierre UCPA sports village:
Rue Marie-Georges Roger de Fabrique - Saint-Tours - 97250 Saint-Pierre - Martinique
Tél.: 00 (5965) 96 78 21 03
Saint-Pierre UCPA sports village:
Rue Marie-Georges Roger de Fabrique - Saint-Tours - 97250 Saint-Pierre - Martinique
Tél.: 00 (5965) 96 78 21 03
Address and access
Arrival at Fort-de-France airport.
For customers who booked their flight with UCPA, bus transfer is included (1h30).
For customers who come by their own means: you can benefit from the transfer organized by the UCPA, provided you request it at the sports village in advance (by email) and pay the amount of this transfer on site (40 euros each way and return).
For a taxi trip between the airport and the UCPA, count around 120 euros to be paid most often in cash (checks are difficult to accept).
At the airport, it is possible to rent a car.
Saint-Pierre UCPA sports village:
Rue Marie-Georges Roger de Fabrique - Saint-Tours - 97250 Saint-Pierre - Martinique
Tél.: 00 (5965) 96 78 21 03
For customers who booked their flight with UCPA, bus transfer is included (1h30).
For customers who come by their own means: you can benefit from the transfer organized by the UCPA, provided you request it at the sports village in advance (by email) and pay the amount of this transfer on site (40 euros each way and return).
For a taxi trip between the airport and the UCPA, count around 120 euros to be paid most often in cash (checks are difficult to accept).
At the airport, it is possible to rent a car.
Saint-Pierre UCPA sports village:
Rue Marie-Georges Roger de Fabrique - Saint-Tours - 97250 Saint-Pierre - Martinique
Tél.: 00 (5965) 96 78 21 03
Physical intensity
Not very sporty or not very sporty
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
Physical intensity
Not very sporty or not very sporty
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
Level of expertise
Diving - Beginner
Know how to swim, but no experience or level of scuba diving is required.
Know how to swim, but no experience or level of scuba diving is required.
Level of expertise
Diving - Beginner
Know how to swim, but no experience or level of scuba diving is required.
Know how to swim, but no experience or level of scuba diving is required.
Restauration
Full board
Caribbean tradition obliges, from breadfruit to colombo to white meat.
Everything is homemade with local products and preferably in a short circuit and according to the season.
Caribbean tradition obliges, from breadfruit to colombo to white meat.
Everything is homemade with local products and preferably in a short circuit and according to the season.
Restauration
Full board
Caribbean tradition obliges, from breadfruit to colombo to white meat.
Everything is homemade with local products and preferably in a short circuit and according to the season.
Caribbean tradition obliges, from breadfruit to colombo to white meat.
Everything is homemade with local products and preferably in a short circuit and according to the season.
Management
State-certified staff specialized in scuba diving
Management
State-certified staff specialized in scuba diving
Important information
In the case of an FFESSM level crossing, provide an additional fee of around 73 euros for the license, the diploma and the dive log.
If you plan to arrive before 18:00 contact the center: saintpierre@ucpa.asso.fr
Attention, the conditions are constantly changing, we advise you to find out before your departure on the official website of Martinique: www.martinque.gouv.fr and to check the instructions of your airline.
What if you extended your stay in the Antilles? Spend a second week in Saint Pierre (see our programs in 15 days), discover the east coast of Martinique thanks to our sports village in Vaucluse, or even the archipelago of Saintes in Guadeloupe (UCPA sports village in Les Saintes)
For multi-destination transfers, UCPA takes care of everything! Call 3260 or go to an agency.
A medical certificate of “no contraindication to the practice of scuba diving” issued by a general practitioner (a federal FFESSM doctor or a graduate in underwater medicine or sports doctor is recommended) is mandatory and must be presented upon arrival at the sports village (validity: 1 year).
Attention, the conditions are constantly changing, we advise you to find out before your departure on the official website of Martinique: www.martinque.gouv.fr and to check the instructions of your airline.
What if you extended your stay in the Antilles? Spend a second week in Saint Pierre (see our programs in 15 days), discover the east coast of Martinique thanks to our sports village in Vaucluse, or even the archipelago of Saintes in Guadeloupe (UCPA sports village in Les Saintes)
For multi-destination transfers, UCPA takes care of everything! Call 3260 or go to an agency.
A medical certificate of “no contraindication to the practice of scuba diving” issued by a general practitioner (a federal FFESSM doctor or a graduate in underwater medicine or sports doctor is recommended) is mandatory and must be presented upon arrival at the sports village (validity: 1 year).
Important information
In the case of an FFESSM level crossing, provide an additional fee of around 73 euros for the license, the diploma and the dive log.
If you plan to arrive before 18:00 contact the center: saintpierre@ucpa.asso.fr
Attention, the conditions are constantly changing, we advise you to find out before your departure on the official website of Martinique: www.martinque.gouv.fr and to check the instructions of your airline.
What if you extended your stay in the Antilles? Spend a second week in Saint Pierre (see our programs in 15 days), discover the east coast of Martinique thanks to our sports village in Vaucluse, or even the archipelago of Saintes in Guadeloupe (UCPA sports village in Les Saintes)
For multi-destination transfers, UCPA takes care of everything! Call 3260 or go to an agency.
A medical certificate of “no contraindication to the practice of scuba diving” issued by a general practitioner (a federal FFESSM doctor or a graduate in underwater medicine or sports doctor is recommended) is mandatory and must be presented upon arrival at the sports village (validity: 1 year).
If you plan to arrive before 18:00 contact the center: saintpierre@ucpa.asso.fr
Attention, the conditions are constantly changing, we advise you to find out before your departure on the official website of Martinique: www.martinque.gouv.fr and to check the instructions of your airline.
What if you extended your stay in the Antilles? Spend a second week in Saint Pierre (see our programs in 15 days), discover the east coast of Martinique thanks to our sports village in Vaucluse, or even the archipelago of Saintes in Guadeloupe (UCPA sports village in Les Saintes)
For multi-destination transfers, UCPA takes care of everything! Call 3260 or go to an agency.
A medical certificate of “no contraindication to the practice of scuba diving” issued by a general practitioner (a federal FFESSM doctor or a graduate in underwater medicine or sports doctor is recommended) is mandatory and must be presented upon arrival at the sports village (validity: 1 year).
Transport
In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination: Air France KLM, Air Caraïbes, Corsair.
On these companies, the maximum authorized baggage weight is 23kg in the hold, and up to 12kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).
For any departure until the end of March, transport will take place from Paris on the following time ranges:
Departure Orly between 11:00 and 13:00/Arrival Fort de France between 15:00 and 17:00
Return to Fort de France between 17:00 and 19:00/Arrival Orly between 07:00 and 09:00 the next day
Please note that this information is provided for information purposes only and may be subject to change.
The schedule of provincial departures will be communicated to you when you confirm your flight. Attention, depending on availability, departures from provinces may take place by train.
For any departure until the end of March, transport will take place from Paris on the following time ranges:
Departure Orly between 11:00 and 13:00/Arrival Fort de France between 15:00 and 17:00
Return to Fort de France between 17:00 and 19:00/Arrival Orly between 07:00 and 09:00 the next day
Please note that this information is provided for information purposes only and may be subject to change.
The schedule of provincial departures will be communicated to you when you confirm your flight. Attention, depending on availability, departures from provinces may take place by train.
Transport
In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination: Air France KLM, Air Caraïbes, Corsair.
On these companies, the maximum authorized baggage weight is 23kg in the hold, and up to 12kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).
For any departure until the end of March, transport will take place from Paris on the following time ranges:
Departure Orly between 11:00 and 13:00/Arrival Fort de France between 15:00 and 17:00
Return to Fort de France between 17:00 and 19:00/Arrival Orly between 07:00 and 09:00 the next day
Please note that this information is provided for information purposes only and may be subject to change.
The schedule of provincial departures will be communicated to you when you confirm your flight. Attention, depending on availability, departures from provinces may take place by train.
On these companies, the maximum authorized baggage weight is 23kg in the hold, and up to 12kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).
For any departure until the end of March, transport will take place from Paris on the following time ranges:
Departure Orly between 11:00 and 13:00/Arrival Fort de France between 15:00 and 17:00
Return to Fort de France between 17:00 and 19:00/Arrival Orly between 07:00 and 09:00 the next day
Please note that this information is provided for information purposes only and may be subject to change.
The schedule of provincial departures will be communicated to you when you confirm your flight. Attention, depending on availability, departures from provinces may take place by train.
formalities
To practice scuba diving, it is essential to know how to swim and to have total respiratory integrity (beware of asthma), cardiovascular, nervous, dental and ENT.
A Medical Certificate of No Contraindication (CACI) for scuba diving is mandatory (attention valid for 1 year). You must present it upon arrival at the center.
Whatever the internship you do (training, exploration), it can be established by a general practitioner but we recommend that you consult a specialized doctor. It is imperative that you report to your doctor if you have had a history of asthma.
For minors, the model of the medical certificate must be downloaded from our site or on that of the FFESSM National Medical Commission. It can be issued by a general practitioner.
If you have a technical level in diving, do not forget to bring proof of your diplomas (FFESSM, CMAS, PADI, SSI or others) as well as your dive log.
pour trouver un médecin fédéral près de chez soi : https://medical.ffessm.fr/trouver-un-medecin-federal
ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space. In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
Whatever the internship you do (training, exploration), it can be established by a general practitioner but we recommend that you consult a specialized doctor. It is imperative that you report to your doctor if you have had a history of asthma.
For minors, the model of the medical certificate must be downloaded from our site or on that of the FFESSM National Medical Commission. It can be issued by a general practitioner.
If you have a technical level in diving, do not forget to bring proof of your diplomas (FFESSM, CMAS, PADI, SSI or others) as well as your dive log.
pour trouver un médecin fédéral près de chez soi : https://medical.ffessm.fr/trouver-un-medecin-federal
ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space. In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
formalities
To practice scuba diving, it is essential to know how to swim and to have total respiratory integrity (beware of asthma), cardiovascular, nervous, dental and ENT.
A Medical Certificate of No Contraindication (CACI) for scuba diving is mandatory (attention valid for 1 year). You must present it upon arrival at the center.
Whatever the internship you do (training, exploration), it can be established by a general practitioner but we recommend that you consult a specialized doctor. It is imperative that you report to your doctor if you have had a history of asthma.
For minors, the model of the medical certificate must be downloaded from our site or on that of the FFESSM National Medical Commission. It can be issued by a general practitioner.
If you have a technical level in diving, do not forget to bring proof of your diplomas (FFESSM, CMAS, PADI, SSI or others) as well as your dive log.
pour trouver un médecin fédéral près de chez soi : https://medical.ffessm.fr/trouver-un-medecin-federal
ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space. In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
A Medical Certificate of No Contraindication (CACI) for scuba diving is mandatory (attention valid for 1 year). You must present it upon arrival at the center.
Whatever the internship you do (training, exploration), it can be established by a general practitioner but we recommend that you consult a specialized doctor. It is imperative that you report to your doctor if you have had a history of asthma.
For minors, the model of the medical certificate must be downloaded from our site or on that of the FFESSM National Medical Commission. It can be issued by a general practitioner.
If you have a technical level in diving, do not forget to bring proof of your diplomas (FFESSM, CMAS, PADI, SSI or others) as well as your dive log.
pour trouver un médecin fédéral près de chez soi : https://medical.ffessm.fr/trouver-un-medecin-federal
ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space. In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis