About us
Who is DIAJ?
Diving Is A Journey: a collective of 23 divers in love with the natural and historical underwater heritage of Martinique's north Caribbean coast, united to offer an eco-responsible alternative to traditional scuba diving.
The collective spans generations: among us are former members of Commander Cousteau's team, professionals who have worked in Martinique for more than 35 years, Martinican entrepreneurs passionate about the sea, and recreational divers.
All united and committed to a more eco-responsible way of diving, where respect for the marine environment is at the centre of everything we do.
A solar-electric
catamaran
An 11 m by 5 m catamaran designed by Bagou Boat that meets 100% of the dive centre's energy needs from the Caribbean sun — zero direct or indirect emissions. Construction started mid-December 2022, delivered in July 2023.
- 45 m² photovoltaic awning covering the whole deck
- 4 battery packs for energy storage
- Twin electric motors, 2 × 35 kW
- 2 electric compressors of 5.5 kW each
- Capacity: 28 divers + 2 crew
- No engine noise, no exhaust fumes
- Air compression capacity: 38 m³/h
Zero-carbon dives
Target 2023
Delivery of the solar-electric catamaran in July 2023. First year of zero-carbon operation.
Target 2024
Scaling up our fleet and capacity to double our positive impact.
Target 2025
Reaching 10,000 zero-carbon dives for a lasting ecological transition.
The DIAJ founders
Christophe BOUAOULO
DEJEPS + CC · Nitrox instructor · OWSI instructor · Founder & CEOBorn in Le Prêcheur, Christophe knows every corner of the Albert Falco Reserve. His family has been rooted in the north Caribbean coast for generations.
Olivier
Founding PresidentPassionate about the underwater world, Olivier has shared that passion with every diver he has accompanied since DIAJ began.