Catamaran ATAO Plongée

Dive Center

📍 Caribbean📍 Martinique Nitrox anmpFFESSM 🇬🇧 English🇫🇷 French

🌏 France – Martinique, Les Anses d’Arlet

🌊 Activities : Baptême/plongée discovery, Formation Leisure, Fun Dive/plongée leisure, Environmental awareness programs
🤿 Instructor languages : French, German, Spanish, English
📞 Reservation languages : French, German, English, Spanish
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Groups accepted : Yes
👌 Affiliation : FFESSM, ANMP
Structure : Professional center

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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

Accommodation

Stay on board :
We offer accommodation on our private boat, just for you, from one night onwards. The boat can accommodate up to 5 people in a simple, comfortable and fully autonomous space. No maritime or nautical experience is required: the boat remains moored, without navigation.

On board, you have :
• A private bathroom with shower and toilet ;
• A fully equipped kitchenette, with fridge, dishes, storage and gas hobs ;
• Rest and living areas allowing you to sleep in couple, family or with friends ;
• 2 rigid three-person canoes, perfect for exploring the bay or reaching the beach independently — for example to go have a drink on land before returning to dinner on your boat ;
• Direct access to the sea, ideal for swimming at sunrise or observing marine life at any time.

The Grande Anse d'Arlet bay is an exceptional environment: sea turtles live here all year round and regularly come to breathe around the boat. Staying on board therefore allows you to observe these iconic animals in privileged conditions, without disturbing their natural behavior.

This accommodation is particularly appreciated by travelers seeking an original, peaceful and immersive experience, close to nature and the sea.

Good to Know

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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 (428 reviews)
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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!

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.

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…!

Jordana Ozier Lafontaine

Jordana Ozier Lafontaine

★★★★★

It was an incredible day thanks to Olivier and Zoe ! Diving, snorkeling and paddle boarding were just some of the fun activities they had organized. Attentive, professional and warm, the ATAO team deserves more than 5 stars. Thank you Olivier & Zoe !

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