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Sandy Island Drift, Carriacou

We love a good drift, and Sandy Island delivers a proper relaxed ride. You start north of Sandy Island and just let the current take you west, toward Mabouya. It’s mostly a sloping reef, dropping gently to about 17 metres, with stretches of coral mixed with open sand and patches of manatee grass. Visibility usually hangs around 18 metres here, a comfortable blue. What makes this spot special for us are the sheer numbers of blue creole wrasse and brown chromis. They’re everywhere, creating these shimmering walls of fish. Keep an eye peeled for nurse sharks tucked away under ledges, and we’ve often spotted eagle rays cruising by in the blue, sometimes even a stingray resting on the sand. The currents are generally mild, making it a great dive for anyone looking to just float along and soak it all in. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light on the sloping reef really pops.