ABOUT DIVING:

Although shipwrecks often get top billing, Granada actually offers a very diverse underwater scene that includes everyone from snorkelers and new divers to adventure seekers. In addition to the deep, shallow reefs and macro life habitats in the calm Caribbean waters, there are walls, drift dives, and open water excursions to shipwrecks on the Atlantic side of the island. Water temperatures range from 24 ° C in winter to mid-27 ° C in summer.

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TIPS FOR DIVING:

Don't let the tag lines put you off. Grenada may be classified as the "Shipwreck Capital of the Caribbean", but you don't have to be a gray-haired technical diver to enjoy this destination. More than 20 shipwrecks are found at all depths, some suitable for beginners. This is a good destination to get a specialty in wreck diving or drift diving, or even extended range training.

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THE BEST PLACES TO DIVE:

The island's high-value wreck, the Bianca C, is accessible to divers who are comfortable with a 90-foot profile, much like the MV Shakem. Shallower favorites include Veronica L and Quarter Wreck. Flamingo Bay and Happy Valley offer healthy corals and abundant fish; Grand Mal adds walls, canyons, and pinnacles. Drift dives range from relaxing to exciting at sites like Purple Rain and Shark Reef. A day trip to Isle-de-Rhode gives access to sites like Twin Sisters.

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WHAT TO PACK FOR DIVING?

A full 3mm suit is all that most divers will need, but those planning deeper dives during the winter months may want to add a lightweight vest or hood. Include a surface marker in your drift dive gear bag and a compact light to illuminate boat holds and reef nooks and crannies.

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DIVING IN GRANADA

Grenada claims the title of “Shipwreck Capital of the Caribbean”, and this distinction is justified not only by the number of sunken vessels that surround the coasts, but also by the variety. In addition to an extensive collection of smaller, beginner-friendly shipwrecks found at shallow to medium depths on the leeward side of the island, advanced divers can explore the largest shipwreck in the Caribbean, the 600-foot Bianca C and other noteworthy blue ships. -Sunken water. Ships are not the whole story, as there are also over 40 sites where divers of all skill levels can enjoy the animated reefs, plus a unique underwater sculpture garden.

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