Above water, Grenada is famed for being the ‘Spice Isle’ – lush rainforests with great hiking, rare flora, and tropical fauna. On the water, sailors enjoy the exciting inter-island Atlantic swell and balmy weather. And below water, the island is renowned as the ‘Shipwreck Capital of the Caribbean’. With so much to offer it is the perfect destination to combine a variety of activities such as hiking, sailing, and scuba diving.
Scuba Diving In Grenada
Underwater Photography by Polly Philipson.
The scuba diving in Grenada is conducted along the west and south coasts. The Caribbean Sea meets with the Atlantic Ocean, producing nutrient rich water that attracts a great variety of reef fish. The smaller sister island of Carriacou, also has a good selection of wreck and reef dives.
If you would like to go scuba diving in Grenada there are six PADI dive centres to choose from. One is based on the Atlantic coast, whilst the other centres are all located along the Caribbean coast, in the Grand Anse area. Grenada Bluewater Sailing is happy to organise rendezvous scuba diving with a centre of your choice. Our recommended PADI dive centres are Dive Grenada and Aquanauts. Carriacou, has three PADI dive centres who are happy to show divers their “Land of Reefs”.
The scuba diving in Grenada is predominantly wreck diving. There is a wide variety of interesting wrecks from 15 feet (5 metres) down to 165 feet (50 metres). Our favourite sites are the Veronica L, M/V Shakem, Bianca C, Hema II, and King Mitch.
Grenada Marine Park (MPA) is suited to divers who like shallow reef diving. There is also the Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park to explore. Frogfish, turtles, and a variety of eels can be seen, with large amounts of schooling fish. Divers and snorkelers can tour the unique sculptures and then head over to surrounding reef.
Scuba Diving In The Grenadines
Underwater Photography by Polly Philipson.
Whether you like relaxing reefs, exhilarating drifts, deep walls, wrecks, or macro photography – St Vincent & the Grenadines has it all. Boasting hundreds of dive sites, many visitors return year after year to continue their adventures through the highly rated Grenadines. As well as rare macro creatures, larger species such as nurse sharks, turtles, and rays can be seen. Currents may be strong; diving with the expert dive guides is recommended for remote location safety and logistics.
Bequia’s underwater seascape showcases spectacular reefs – there is a huge array of corals, sponges, and sea fans. The marine life is abundant and diverse which makes this our favourite place to go diving! Bequia has over 30 dive sites on the leeward side including shipwrecks, wall dives, and caverns. There is a good range of shallow sites through to advanced dives. The best dive sites include Boulders, Devils Table, and the Stratmann Wreck. Dive Bequia is our recommended PADI 5* Dive Resort.
If you want to go scuba diving in the Grenadines, then the islands of Canauon, Mayreau, PSV, Union Island, and the Tobago Cays Marine Park have rendezvous diving that we can organise. Horseshoe Reef, Mayreau Gardens, and Glen’s Valley are pleasant dive sites. Reef sharks, eagle rays, stingrays, and turtles may be seen when scuba diving in the Grenadines.
Scuba Diving in Grenada and the Grenadines
The average water temperature is similar to the air temperature, ranging between 75F to 85F (24C to 30C). Grenada and the Grenadines are classed as a year round destination for both sailing and diving. The cooling trade winds occur between November and February. The dry season extends from January to May, although the months through to August are suitable for scuba diving, as tropical rain showers tend to last no longer than an hour. A long 3mm wetsuit is suitable for most dives, but some people prefer a 5mm on longer or deeper dives.
So what are you waiting for? Join us above and below the water for the best sailing and scuba diving in Grenada and the Grenadines!