Twin Tugs - Carriacou

Twin Tugs in Carriacou is just pure fun. We love it because it’s so accessible, sitting at 12-18m on a sandy bottom, making it a perfect spot for newer divers or those who just want a relaxed potter around. You’ve got two tugboats, the *Alexandria* and the *Betty G*, sunk side-by-side, creating this fantastic artificial reef. Drop down and you're instantly in the action. The wrecks aren’t massive, but they’re still substantial enough to swim around and peer into. We always find ourselves captivated by the light filtering through the wheelhouses – it’s a lovely, almost cathedral-like effect. Look closely and you’ll spot American Pugnose Pipefish tucked into crevices and Longspine Squirrelfish hanging out in the darker corners. French Grunts form dense schools off the bow, occasionally parting for a curious Yellowhead Wrasse. Visibility here is generally excellent, often 20m plus, so you get a really clear view of both wrecks at once. Our tip: go in the late afternoon. The light hits the wrecks beautifully then, making for some excellent photos, and the Dusky Damselfish are particularly active. It’s a genuinely joyful dive, not challenging, just easy exploration with plenty to see without feeling rushed.

Location: Carriacou, Grenada, Caribbean
Coordinates: 12.475000, -61.460000
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 12-18m
Difficulty: Beginner

Marine Protected Area: Sabazan

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)

Nearest Dive Centres to Twin Tugs

Deefer Diving - ["PADI"]
Deefer Diving Carriacou - PADI

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.

Notable Species

Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
Finger Coral (Porites porites) - Hard Corals
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
Sheephead (Microspathodon chrysurus) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
Sammy Johnson (Scarus taeniopterus) - Reef Fish
Parrotfish (Thalassoma bifasciatum) - Reef Fish
Blueman (Scarus vetula) - Reef Fish
Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
Coney (Cephalopholis fulva) - Reef Fish
Flamefish (Apogon maculatus) - Reef Fish
Hamlet (Gymnothorax moringa) - Reef Fish
Devilfish (Ophioblennius atlanticus) - Reef Fish
Fire coral (Millepora complanata) - Jellyfish
Molly Miller (Labrisomus nuchipinnis) - Reef Fish
Slippery Dick (Halichoeres bivittatus) - Reef Fish
Lawyer (Halichoeres radiatus) - Reef Fish
French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Twin Tugs

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