Double Wreck - St. Kitts

The Double Wreck off St. Kitts is a fascinating spot, especially if you’re into a bit of history with your dive. It’s not just one wreck, but two older vessels, a tugboat and a barge, that settled side-by-side on the sandy bottom at 19 metres. What we love about this site is how the wrecks have completely transformed, becoming less about the original ships and more about the incredible artificial reef they’ve created. Swimming between the two, you’ll find yourself navigating through schools of snapper and grunt, often so thick they make the ambient light shimmer. Our favourite part is exploring the nooks and crannies within the tugboat’s structure; it’s practically a lobster apartment complex in there, and we often spot nurse sharks tucked away beneath the larger sections. While the structures themselves are well-broken down, the sheer volume of fish and the opportunity for some gentle penetration – if you’re comfortable and properly trained – makes this an excellent intermediate dive. It's a great choice for photographers too, offering plenty of macro subjects on the encrusted metal, alongside those dramatic wide-angle shots of schooling fish.

Location: St. Kitts, St. Kitts & Nevis, Caribbean
Coordinates: 17.480000, -62.994400
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 19m
Difficulty: Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: Sandy Point Reef

Best Time to Dive in St. Kitts

The warmest water temperatures in St. Kitts occur in January, averaging 27.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 27.1°C (air: 25.1°C)
February: 27.1°C (air: 24.8°C)
March: 27.1°C (air: 25.1°C)
April: 27.1°C (air: 25.7°C)
May: 27.1°C (air: 26.9°C)
June: 27.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
July: 27.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
August: 27.1°C (air: 27.9°C)
September: 27.1°C (air: 27.9°C)
October: 27.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
November: 27.1°C (air: 26.8°C)
December: 27.1°C (air: 25.9°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to Double Wreck

Marine Life in St. Kitts

Home to 393 recorded species including 318 reef fish, 27 hard corals, 11 other, 7 whales & dolphins, 7 sharks & rays, 6 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species

Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
Great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) - Hard Corals
Lettuce Coral (Agaricia agaricites) - Hard Corals
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
Coney (Cephalopholis fulva) - Reef Fish
Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea) - Hard Corals
Grooved brain coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis) - Hard Corals
Sheephead (Microspathodon chrysurus) - Reef Fish
Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
Boulder Brain Coral (Colpophyllia natans) - Hard Corals
Sammy Johnson (Scarus taeniopterus) - Reef Fish
Butterfly (Chaetodon capistratus) - Reef Fish
Blackfish (Melichthys niger) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
Hogfish (Bodianus rufus) - Reef Fish
Angelfish (Holacanthus tricolor) - Reef Fish
Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Double Wreck

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