Top 10 Best Dive Sites in Grenada

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Grenada, also known as the spice of the Caribbean, is one of those untouched, amazing dive destinations for any scuba diver. It is a Caribbean country that ... read more...

  1. The Bianca C shipwreck is known as the Titanic of the Caribbean and is probably the most famous wreck in Grenada. The ship, dubbed the "Titanic of the Caribbean," now serves as an artificial reef, attracting a plethora of horse-eyed jacks, grouper, and barracuda. It sank in 1961 after catching fire while anchored off St Georges, Grenada's capital. Only one person died out of the 673 people on board. After all of the passengers were safely removed from the ship, it was towed to shallow waters away from the shipping channel, where it eventually sank.


    Bianca C is upright on its keel, allowing divers to enter the upper deck swimming pools at 130 feet. Because of the depth and frequency of strong currents in the area, this dive site is only for experienced open water divers. While diving here, you may also see eagle rays and reef sharks. The Bianca C is located near Whibbles Reef and is rated as one of the top ten wreck dives in the world as well as best dive sites in Grenada.


    • Dive Level: Master
    • Location: Grand Anse Beach, Grenada
    • Depth: 600 ft (180 m)
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  2. The MV Shakem, another shipwreck that sank in Grenada's waters, vanished beneath the waves in 2001. She was a cargo ship that transported cement and sank not far from St George's harbor. It is still in good condition and makes an excellent dive site for experienced divers. The ship is upright, both anchors are down with their chains still attached, and a crane is located midships. It is possible to work your way through the cabin decks and down into the lower rooms if you drop onto the stern.


    There is a generator room at the back of the second deck, but it is dark down here. The engine room's entrance is on the starboard side, and it houses a large engine as well as some tool kits. Despite its recent sinking, there is already a lot of life on it, including large fan corals, French Angel Fish, Sergeant Majors, and usually a few Barracuda looking for a meal.

    • Dive Level: Master
    • Location: Off Grande Anse, St Georges, Grenada
    • Depth: 32 meters
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  3. The shipwreck of Veronica L., a 40 m long and beautifully decorated cargo ship that lies upright on the Boss Reef not far from the port city of St. George's at a depth of about 15 meters, ranks second among the best dive sites in Grenada. The ship was seized in the early 1990s but was abandoned in the years that followed. As a result, it slammed into St. George's Harbour and was later sunk as an artificial reef when it got in the way. Even if the view was not ideal, the wreck's outlines could be seen from a distance.


    The closer one came, the more powerful it was in front of you. Large blue schools of fish could be seen turning their way around the striking bridge and the loading crane. The wreck is overgrown with colorful sponges and corals in many places, which provide habitat for the fish. The dive at The Veronica L. was extremely relaxing due to the lack of current and the wreck's shallow depth.


    • Dive Level: Advanced
    • Location: St Georges, Grenada
    • Depth: 40 meters
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  4. This magnificent Underwater Sculpture Park is one of the best dive sites in Grenada designed specifically for snorkelers and divers to enjoy the underwater world. Fish, corals, sponges, invertebrates, and other organisms have colonized the area! Because of the clear and shallow water, photographers can capture images of the brightly colored submarine wonderland.


    The Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park will appeal to art enthusiasts, conservationists, and divers in general. The sculptures are based on the original works of British sculptor Jason de Caires Taylor. These underwater works highlight Grenada's colorful and rich history. It tells cultural and folkloric stories. Some of the cement and rebar pieces have been damaged by bad weather over the years, but overall, they have adapted well to the underwater environment. Because the Underwater Sculpture Park is quite shallow, you can either dive or snorkel here.


    • Dive Level: Novice
    • Location: off the West Coast of Grenada.
    • Depth: 5 - 8 metres
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  5. Diving in Grenada is a dream for experienced divers because there is something new to see at each dive site, adding to the excitement. Happy Valley is located within Grenada's Marine Protected Area and has earned a reputation as one of the best dive sites in Grenada as a result. This happy valley is home to a plethora of marine animals and beautiful coral species.


    At Happy Valley, not only can divers take in the abundance of coral and brilliant sea life, but they’ll also be able to see firsthand what has been described as a graveyard of old vehicles including cars and buses at the 90 ft mark. At 60 feet, there is also an encrusted Admiralty anchor. Spotted drums, yellowtail snapper, bara jacks, and banded jawfish abound in this marine paradise. Divers may also come across long-nosed sea horses and pipefish hidden within the reef on occasion. The corals on this dive site include elkhorn coral, along with ball, rope and Barrel sponges in a variety of colors.


    • Dive Level: Novice
    • Location: Marine Protected area, Grenada
    • Depth: 20-90ft. (6-28m)
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  6. This wonderful reef is near a large sandy area where octopuses and rays like to hide. The Marine Protected Area of Grenada includes Dragon Bay, a sheltered bay. This means that fishing is prohibited, and divers will be able to swim in a pristine underwater environment. The bay's depths range from 25 to 80 ft at its deepest point, implying that snorkelers will find plenty of opportunities to see marine life.


    Because this dive site is located in a marine protected area, there are plenty of reef fish to be seen. You'll also get a chance to see the volcanic topography of Grenada's undersea landscape, and as you get further out, you might see southern stingrays and lobster. Schools of surgeonfish, angelfish, and damselfish swim among the brightly colored hard coral and sponges. The reef is also a popular hiding place for lobsters, and stingrays can be found deeper down. The common octopus is one of the most interesting creatures that can be found here. The octopus is an expert at camouflage, so keep an eye out for rocks that blend in seamlessly.


    • Dive Level: Novice
    • Location: Marine Protected area, Grenada
    • Depth: 25 to 80 ft
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  7. The Atlantic side of Grenada, which is often rougher with large swells but also has great visibility, is home to several world-class shipwrecks, including King Mitch. It was converted from a minesweeper and now has plenty of exploration space for advanced divers. During your dive in King Mitch, you will be able to see ladders, walkways, and swim all the way around the massive submerged structure.


    This dive site almost guarantees sightings of megafauna like sharks and rays. There are also numerous sea turtles that can be seen gliding around the ship or munching on some of the coral. Along with these iconic species, large schools of fish and camouflaged critters such as frogfish, moray eels, and sea horses can be found. There is some coral growth on it, but because the wrecks on this side of the island are frequently swept by strong currents, it is not as prolific and dense as it is on the Caribbean side.


    • Dive Level: Advanced
    • Location: The Atlantic side of Grenada
    • Depth: 28–34m
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  8. Wibbles Reef is located near Quarantine Point off the southwest coast of Morne Rouge, Grenada. Wibbles Reef is home to a variety of marine life, including great barracuda, Hawksbill sea turtles, spotted eagle rays, squid, and more. Wibbles Reef is a fairly deep reef ranging in depth from 15 to 26 meters, and it is usually tagged on to the end of a dive on the Bianca C, as once you drift off the bow of this massive, you can start heading upwards and pick up the reef along the way.


    Wibbles Reef makes a nice dive in its own right, and because it is frequently swept by a current, it makes for a relaxing drift dive – just set your buoyancy, then sit back and enjoy the ride, taking in the scenery as you go. Turtles, eagle rays, jacks, and barracuda are frequently encountered along the way, and the sponge growth, particularly of barrel varieties, is impressive.


    • Dive Level: Novice
    • Location: southwest coast of Morne Rouge, Grenada
    • Depth: 15 to 26 meters
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  9. Boss reef is a large reef system that stretches from St George's Harbor to the island's southernmost tip. There are numerous dive sites along the reef, and operators will be able to select the one that is best suited to the conditions and dive levels. From gently sloping topography to sandy valleys and a sharp drop-off makes this site ideal for sighting just about everything. The upper reef's rolling topography is home to lobster, Spotted Moray eels, trunkfish, and the occasional passing green or hawksbill turtle.


    Further along the reef, a series of sandy valleys demarcate the reef and an enormous Green Moray makes his home. Amongst the plate coral look out for large crab and Banded Coral shrimp. On occasion a resting nurse shark or sting ray may be seen. A distinctive hole arising at around 14 metres and dropping down to 18 metres is a popular hangout for Barracuda.


    • Dive Level: Novice
    • Location: Boss Reef, Grenada
    • Depth: 20 to 80 ft
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  10. Red Buoy is another reef dive site located inside of St. Georges harbor. This dive site is unique in that it features over 20 coral-encrusted admiralty anchors. These anchors date back to the 1800s and provide divers with the opportunity to tour an underwater homage to history. If you enjoy learning about culture, you will undoubtedly feel the history while exploring this dive site, which contains snippets of Grenada's past as a trading post for generations.


    Aside from the historic anchors and the various corals that have colonized the man-made objects, there will be plenty of fish to see. Batfish, angel fish, and damsel fish have all made their homes in this area. If you look closely, you can see some shrimp and crabs hiding among the coral. Because of the shallow sections that allow a lot of light to penetrate, this dive site is ideal for practicing photography.


    • Dive Level: Novice
    • Location: 26VR+H2C, St George's, Grenada
    • Depth: 25 – 85 ft
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