15 Best Dive Sites in Grenada 2023

Probably the most famous wreck in Grenada, the Bianca C shipwreck is known as the Titanic of the Caribbean. She sank in 1961 after she caught fire while anchored off St Georges, the capital of Grenada. Out of the 673 people on board, only one person did not survive. Once all the people were taken off board safely, she was towed to shallow waters away from the shipping channel where she finally sank. She sits upright on her keel, that allows divers to penetrate the upper deck swimming pools. The depth and frequency of strong currents in the area, means that this dive site is reserved for advanced open water divers.

• Most famous shipwreck in Grenada
• Incredible marine life attracted to the underwater structure
• Best suited for advanced open water divers

What you will see:The Bianca C is a 600 long cruise liner sank in 1961 to a depth of 165’ of water. The magnificent underwater wreck attracts plenty of eagle rays, nurse sharks, Atlantic spadefish, barracuda, and moray eels. There are also plenty of smaller marine creatures living on the shipwreck. The fifty years the ship has spent underwater, means it has transformed from a lifeless skeleton into a thriving underwater ecosystem.

Another shipwreck sank around the waters of Grenada, the MV Shakem disappeared beneath the waves in 2001. She was a cargo vessel that transported cement and sank a short distance away from the harbor at St George. She is still intact and a great dive site for advanced divers.

• A deep dive to spectacular shipwreck
• Wreck is in good condition with ample opportunities for photographers
• Plenty of megafauna are attracted to the structure

What you will see:The bridge, captain’s quarters, and engine room are still intact and an interesting spot to check out while diving. The ships propeller, crane, and foremast afford are spots where most divers stop for a couple of pictures. The whole structure has been overgrown with soft corals, along with gorgonian sea fans, crabs, and shrimps making themselves at home.

This spectacular dive site is a photographer’s dream. The shipwreck of the MV Veronika is at a depth of 45’. At this depth penetrates and provides beautiful colors for images. It is an 85’long cargo ship where plenty of marine animals live and hide between the colorful corals.

• Shallow dive site for beginner divers
• Great spot for photography of marine creatures
• Ideal for macrophotography

What you will see:This cargo ship has become the home to many sea horses, moray eels, and frogfish. All of these animals are extremely skilled at camouflage so make sure to take your time to spot the critters among the coral. Peep into the cervices to see golden tail moray eels, green morays and spotted morays. The backdrop to your dive will be brightly colored sponges, soft corals, and even a few hard corals popping up. The diversity of marine life on this spot, means that it is an excellent place for night dives.

This spectacular underwater sculpture park was created specifically for snorkelers and divers to enjoy the underwater world. The sculptures are based on original sculptures of British sculptor Jason de Caires Taylor. These underwater works showcase Grenada’s colorful and rich history. It tells the stories of culture and folklore.

• Underwater sculpture park showcasing Grenada’s history
• Shallow dive site ideal for beginners or snorkelers
• The manmade objects are now covered in coral and growths

What you will see: The sculptures are created from basic substrates created from concrete and rebar. This has allowed coral to grow on the sculptures and create a diverse underwater habitat for marine animals. The area is now colonized with fish, corals, sponges, invertebrates, and more! The clear and shallow water means that photographers have the opportunity to take photos of the brightly colored submarine wonderland.

This shipwreck lives on her starboard side in 80’of water. This makes it accessible to intermediate and advanced divers. It is located a short distance from Molinere Reef. The large size of this ship means divers can swim through the structure.

• A resident octopuses’ lives in the chain locker of the ship
• Relatively shallow and calm dive site for intermediate divers
• Great spot for underwater photographers

What you will see:Apart from an impressive looking shipwreck you will also see plenty of frogfish, moray eels, shrimp, crabs, and sea horses. There are also plenty of crustaceans hiding among the coral, so take your time swimming around the shipwreck to see how many invertebrates you can spot. The sandy bottom of this dive site also occasionally has camouflaged rays, while barracudas can be seen cruising around in the deep blue.

Happy Valley is located within Grenada’s Marine Protected area, and has therefore gained a reputation as one of the best dive sites in the country. The depths vary from 20 ‘ to 90 ‘meaning any level of divers will be able to enjoy this site. This happy valley is the home to an abundance of marine animals and stunning coral species.

• Located within a marine protected area
• Home to colorful and diverse corals
• Great place for snorkelers and beginner divers

What you will see:This marine paradise is the home to plenty of spotted drums, yellow tail snapper, bara jacks, and banded jaw fish. Occasionally divers can also spot long snout sea horses as well as pipefish hidden within the reef. The corals on this dive site include elkhorn coral, along with ball, rope and Barrel sponges in a variety of colors.

This beautiful reef is situated next to a large sandy area, where octopus and rays enjoy hiding away. Dragon Bay is a sheltered bay within the Grenada’s Marine Protected Area. This means that fishing is not allowed, and divers gain the opportunity to swim in an undisturbed underwater environment. The bay’s depths vary from 25 ‘to 80 ‘ at the deepest point, meaning there are plenty of spots for snorkelers to see marine life from. The dive site has distinct sand channels that open up to a sloping reef descending to sand.

• Shallow dive site appropriate for snorkelers
• Plenty of octopus and rays can be found in the deeper sections
• Colorful and thriving reef within the Marine Protected area

What you will see:The fact this dive site is in a marine protected area means that there are plenty of reef fish to be seen. Amongst the brightly colored hard coral and sponges, there are schools of surgeonfish, angelfish, and damselfish swimming around. The reef is also a popular hiding spot for lobsters and stingrays are frequently spotted deeper down. One of the coolest creatures that is frequently spotted here, is the common octopus. The octopus is a master at camouflage so make sure to observe rocks carefully, as they blend in seamlessly.

This stunning reef differs from the others in the Marine Protected Area due to its unique topography. The coral reef gives way to sandy gullies and offers divers beautiful perspectives of the underwater world. The sand channels separate reef structures creating a dive site with plenty of ledges, overhangs, hiding spots, and extensive coral species. As you swim further past the channels, you will be met with a small wall that is densely covered with marine life

• Unique underwater topography
• Located in the marine protected area
• Located a short distance away from the sculpture park

What you will see:This beautiful reef is the home to a diverse collection of marine animals. Expect to spot some rock lobster, scorpionfish, moray eels, and pufferfish hiding under the ledges. If you head down deeper, you have the chance to spot some yellow headed jawfish, seahorses, and frogfish. The sandy sections of the reef also frequently have hidden rays dug into the sand.

Another spectacular shipwreck sunk 3 miles off the coast of Grenada. It was a coastal freighter that sank during a passage to Trinidad during rough seas. Its distance away from the coast, and relative depth, means that it is a dive site best suited for advanced divers. The currents can be strong, and while this attracts megafauna, it can prove challenging for inexperienced divers.

• Deep dive best suited for advanced diver
• Strong currents attract grey nurse sharks
• Conditions can be variable due to the exposed nature of the site

What you will see:The great depth and strong currents attract megafauna such as sharks, and spotted eagle rays. These majestic animals adore hanging out in the currents and can often be spotted when you look out into the deep blue. The MV Hema itself is a fantastic wreck that intrigues divers with her large size and resident schools of fish, invertebrates, and sponges.

In contrast to the many other wrecks around Grenada, the Hildur was purposefully sunk to create an artificial reef. It was deemed as a great ship for a dive site and was sunk beneath the waves in the Grand Mal Bay in 2007. Since then, many advanced divers have visited this dive site.

• Home to a giant grouper and other impressive fish
• Purposefully sunk ship to create an artificial reef for divers
• Located in a protected bay

What you will see:The shipwreck has become a regular and beloved haunt of large groupers, along with great barracuda and shoals of Atlantic spade fish. Since the ship only sunk recently, there is not much hard coral coverage, however sponges and soft corals have begun colonizing the steel. The dive site is certainly a must do for advanced divers.

Another deep shipwreck is the world known King Mitch. It is a converted minesweeper that sunk on her side, and now provides ample exploration space for advanced divers. During your 100 ‘dive, you will have the opportunity to see ladders, walkways, and swim all around the giant submersed structure.

• Great spot for seeing sharks, rays, and turtles
• Deep dive best suited for advanced divers
• World class dive for visibility and megafauna

What you will see:This dive spot provides almost guaranteed sightings of megafauna such as sharks and rays. There are also plenty of sea turtles that glide around the ship or can be found munching on some of the coral. Along with these iconic species, you will also see large schools of fish and camouflaged critters such as frogfish, moray eels, and sea horses.

This fast-paced drift dive takes divers along an extensive part of the Wibbles reef. It is a reef located further out to see and is deeper than many of the reefs in the surrounding area. However, this makes it a great place for advanced divers, and divers looking to spot some elusive creatures.

• Fast paced drift dive
• Better suited for advanced divers
• Opportunity to spot pelagic fish and eagle rays

What you will see:The fast nature of this dive means you will cover a lot of ground and see plenty of spectacular hard, soft, and sponge corals. The strong currents also mean that there are plenty of horse eye jacks, great barracuda, and eagle rays cruising along. Keep your eyes peeled for hawksbill turtles who will be well camouflaged into the reef.

Boss reef is an extensive reef system that stretches from the St George’s Harbor to the southern most tip of the island. There are a wide range of dive sites along the reef, and operators will be able to find the one best suited for the conditions and dive levels. The southern edge of the reef has a distinctive hole that rises from 45‘to 59’.

• Extensive reef with diverse sea life all along
• Great spot for intermediate level divers
• Spot the moray eels, stingrays, and barracudas while you dive!

What you will see:Depending on what part of the boss reef you visit, you have the chance to see everything from lobster, spotted moray eels, hawksbill turtles to southern sting rays. The iconic hole is a popular place for barracuda to congregate, while the surrounding reefs house frogfish, banded coral shrimp, and the occasional hidden nurse shark.

While this dive site has a shallow depth, it is better suited for experienced divers due to it’s prevailing conditions. Since it is located on the Atlantic side of Grenada, it is more exposed to the elements than many other reefs. It can have strong currents and large surface swell that makes getting in and out of the water tricky.

• Strong currents and considerable surface swell
• Recommended for advanced divers
• Unique topography hides plenty of nurse sharks

What you will see:This rugged reef is composed of large specimens of brain coral, and impressive pillar coral formations. There are also plenty of ledges where nurse sharks and lobsters hide underneath. The currents also attract southern sting ray, barracuda, as well as the occasional queen triggerfish and sea turtles.

This dive site is unique as it showcases more than 20 coral encrusted admiralty anchors. These anchors date back all the way to the 1800’s and give divers the opportunity to tour an underwater ode to history. If you enjoy learning about culture, you will certainly feel the history while exploring this dive site filled with snippets of Grenada’s past as a trading post for generations.

• Unique dive site featuring a historic twist
• Located a short distance from St George’s Harbor
• Plenty of fish and corals have now overgrown the anchors

What you will see:Apart from the historic anchors and the diverse corals that have taken over the manmade objects, you will see plenty of fish. There are batfish, angel fish, and damsel fish that have all made this area their home. If you look carefully, you will be able to spot some shrimp and crabs hiding among the coral. This dive spot is a great place to practice photography, as there are shallow sections that allow a lot of light to penetrate.