How many dive sites are in Carriacou?

Carriacou has 33 dive sites and 2 dive centres in Grenada.

Is diving in Carriacou suitable for beginners?

Carriacou has 1 advanced, 1 intermediate, 1 beginner dive sites. With 1 beginner-friendly sites, it's a good option for new divers.

What marine life can you see in Carriacou?

296 marine species have been recorded in Carriacou's waters, including fish, corals, invertebrates, and marine mammals.

What is the water temperature in Carriacou?

Water temperatures in Carriacou range from 28°C in December to 28°C in December.

Diving in Carriacou

Explore 33 dive sites in Carriacou, Grenada. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Carriacou

The warmest water temperatures in Carriacou occur in January, averaging 27.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 27.6°C (air: 25.8°C)
February: 27.6°C (air: 25.6°C)
March: 27.6°C (air: 25.7°C)
April: 27.6°C (air: 26.2°C)
May: 27.6°C (air: 26.9°C)
June: 27.6°C (air: 27.0°C)
July: 27.6°C (air: 27.1°C)
August: 27.6°C (air: 27.4°C)
September: 27.6°C (air: 27.9°C)
October: 27.6°C (air: 27.8°C)
November: 27.6°C (air: 27.1°C)
December: 27.6°C (air: 26.5°C)

Marine Life in Carriacou

Home to 296 recorded species including 258 reef fish, 13 hard corals, 11 whales & dolphins, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 jellyfish, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Dive Site Difficulty in Carriacou

Carriacou has 1 beginner, 1 intermediate, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Carriacou

Based on average water temperature of 27.6°C.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°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

Marine Protected Areas in Carriacou

Levera - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
La Sagesse - Local Area Planning (IUCN Category Not Reported)
Southern Seascape - Local Area Planning (IUCN Category Not Reported)
Molinier-Beausejour - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
Limlair Theboud - Priority Area of Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
Sabazan - Surveyed/Undesignated Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
Marquis Island - Local Area Planning (IUCN Category Not Reported)
Hog Island - Local Area Planning (IUCN Category Not Reported)
Levera Wetland - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
Sandy Island-Oyster Bay - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
Petite Dominique - Priority Area of Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
Carib's Leap - Surveyed/Undesignated Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
Conference Bay - Priority Area of Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
Woburn-Clarks-Court Bay - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
Ronde Island Group - Priority Area of Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
South Carricou Islands - Priority Area of Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
Grand Anse - Marine Protected Area / Protected Land and Seascape (IUCN Category V)
Molinier-Beausejour - Specially Protected Area (Cartagena Convention) (IUCN Category II)
Gouyave - Priority Area of Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Carriacou - Nearest Airports

Union Island International Airport (UNI), Union Island - 16 km away, approx 33 min travel time
Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND), Saint George's - 61 km away, approx 82 min travel time
Argyle International Airport (SVD), Kingstown - 85 km away, approx 107 min travel time