Per person for 7 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $2,825. Anyone can quote you a cheap flight; this is what the trip costs.
Prime months: Feb · Mar · Apr · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov.
Calmest seas, peak 80–100ft visibility, water 81°F.
Rainy season; river runoff cuts visibility to 50–65ft.
Diving here means the Jacques Cousteau Underwater Reserve off Malendure Beach around the Pigeon Islands, a protected park of 13+ sites with shallow coral gardens, drop-offs and natural hot springs feeding the water. Expect barracuda, parrotfish, seahorses, turtles, lobster and occasional nurse sharks; signature sites are the Coral Garden (coral just 3m/10ft down), The Aquarium and The Pool, with water around 79–82°F.
Also known for: The reserve Jacques Cousteau himself fought to protect
Soufrière Volcano Hike — Hike to the active volcano summit on Basse-Terre for crater views and sulfur vents.
Chutes du Carbet Waterfalls — Trek through rainforest to reach three impressive cascading waterfalls in Basse-Terre.
Pointe-à-Pitre Market — Browse the central market for Creole spices, tropical fruits, and local street food.
Parc National de la Guadeloupe — Explore trails, rivers, and dense tropical forest in this protected UNESCO biosphere reserve.
Mémorial ACTe Museum — Award-winning museum in Pointe-à-Pitre dedicated to the history and memory of slavery.
The all-in above is the typical price. A few times a year, Guadeloupe fares drop 25–50% below that. StokedFare watches dive destinations from your home airport 24/7 and pings you the second one crosses that line — free.