Sail Caribbean Divers - Salt Island & Cooper Island
The team at Sail Caribbean Divers has a unique approach, operating from floating bases at Salt Island and Cooper Island. This means they’re perfectly positioned for some of the BVI’s most iconic dives, especially The Wreck of the Rhone, which is practically on their doorstep. We love how they’ve integrated diving into the whole sailing experience here; it’s less about a quick boat trip from a marina and more about waking up, splashing in for a morning dive, then sailing to the next spot. If you’re doing a liveaboard or bareboat charter around the BVI, linking up with them makes perfect sense. They’ll meet you right there. Their specialisation in teaching PADI courses, particularly up to instructor level, is a big draw too. We’ve found their instructors to be some of the most patient and thorough in the islands, which is exactly what you want when you’re taking that next step in your diving. Our favourite part? Ending a dusk dive on the Rhone, the light fading through the wreckage, and knowing your boat is just a stone’s throw away. It’s a proper BVI dive experience.
- Location
- Salt Island & Cooper Island, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 18.426525, -64.570770
- Phone
- +1 284-495-1675
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.sailcaribbeandivers.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC Resort [padi:17158]
- Address
- Hodges Creek Marina, East End, Tortola, Virgin Islands (british)
Dive Sites Near Sail Caribbean Divers
Sail Caribbean Divers provides access to 15 dive sites in Salt Island & Cooper Island.
- Alice in Wonderland, BVI (reef)
- Alice in Wonderland, BVI (cenote)
- Angelfish Reef (muck)
- Angelfish Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- Beata - 25m (wreck)
- Blue Chromis Reef (reef)
- Blue Chromis Reef (reef)
- Cane Garden Bay (reef)
- Carval Rock
- Chromis Reef (middle) (reef)
- Cistern Point (reef)
- Cistern Point - 10-30m (wall)
- Devil’s Kitchen (reef)
- Diamond Reef (reef)
- Dip n Scrub
Other Dive Centres in Salt Island & Cooper Island
Best Time to Dive in Salt Island & Cooper Island
The warmest water temperatures in Salt Island & Cooper Island occur in January, averaging 27.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.1°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 27.1°C (air: 25.5°C)
- February: 27.1°C (air: 25.1°C)
- March: 27.1°C (air: 25.2°C)
- April: 27.1°C (air: 25.7°C)
- May: 27.1°C (air: 26.8°C)
- June: 27.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
- July: 27.1°C (air: 27.8°C)
- August: 27.1°C (air: 28.1°C)
- September: 27.1°C (air: 28.3°C)
- October: 27.1°C (air: 28.0°C)
- November: 27.1°C (air: 27.1°C)
- December: 27.1°C (air: 26.3°C)
Marine Life in Salt Island & Cooper Island
Home to 504 recorded species including 410 reef fish, 39 hard corals, 13 sharks & rays, 9 other, 7 whales & dolphins, 6 seagrass & algae.
Notable Marine Life
- Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
- Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea) - Hard Corals
- Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
- Great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) - Hard Corals
- Parrotfish (Thalassoma bifasciatum) - Reef Fish
- Finger Coral (Porites porites) - Hard Corals
- Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
- Yellowhead Wrasse (Halichoeres garnoti) - Reef Fish
- Lettuce Coral (Agaricia agaricites) - Hard Corals
- Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Salt Island & Cooper Island
Based on average water temperature of 27.1°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories