Jack-A-Dan, Carriacou

Best months: Jan–Apr

Protected Area

Sandy Island-Oyster Bay

Why dive here

With 292+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, nurse sharks and orcas - Jack-A-Dan, Carriacou offers some of Carriacou's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

Best timeJan–Apr

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Humpback Whales, Nurse Sharks and Orcas · 292+ species recorded

Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October

CharacterDrift dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Jack-A-Dan is a lovely, easygoing dive, perfect for when you want to unwind and focus on the small stuff. We love the big, bright sand patch, almost like a stage for the reef life, and we often find stingrays just chilling out there. The shallow depth, maxing out around 13m, means you can really take your time, letting those long bottom times stretch out. We often spend ages scrutinising the reef wall that frames the sand, finding tiny banded blennies poking from holes, or spotting a mottled conger moray peeking out. It’s a photographer’s dream, particularly for macro, allowing you to compose shot after shot without feeling rushed. You’ll see plenty of grunts schooling over the corals and if you’re patient, even an American pugnose pipefish tucked away. This site is our pick for a relaxed afternoon dive, especially if you're keen on finding those smaller, more intricate creatures.