Scuba Diving in St. Kitts & Nevis

Explore 33 dive sites and 3 dive centres in St. Kitts & Nevis. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

St. Kitts & Nevis Diving at a Glance

1 dive region, 33 dive sites, 3 dive centres, 393 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for St. Kitts & Nevis

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

US State Department: Level 1 - Exercise Normal Precautions.

Best Time to Dive in St. Kitts & Nevis

The best months to dive in St. Kitts & Nevis are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 27.1°C
  • February: Great, water 27.1°C
  • March: Great, water 27.1°C
  • April: Great, water 27.1°C
  • May: Great, water 27.1°C
  • June: Great, water 27.1°C
  • July: Great, water 27.1°C
  • August: Great, water 27.1°C
  • September: Great, water 27.1°C
  • October: Great, water 27.1°C
  • November: Great, water 27.1°C
  • December: Great, water 27.1°C

Recommended Packing List for St. Kitts & Nevis

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

Dive Regions