Ocean’s Paradise

Best months: Jan–Apr

Protected Area

Marine Management Area

Why dive here

With 384+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Ocean’s Paradise offers some of St. Kitts's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

Best timeJan–Apr

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Eagle Rays, Humpback Whales and Nurse Sharks · 384+ species recorded

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

CharacterReef dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Ocean’s Paradise is one of those St. Kitts dives we always look forward to. It’s part of a longer reef chain, but this specific section has a real buzz to it. The reef starts fairly shallow, around 15 metres, then slopes down to a max of 21 metres, which means plenty of bottom time to explore. We love picking our way through the big coral heads here, peering into every crevice; you'll often spot moray eels tucked away, just their heads swaying slightly. On our last trip, we watched a group of Queen Triggerfish fussing over a patch of reef, completely oblivious to us. The real draw, though, is the chance of seeing reef sharks cruising the perimeter, especially if you drift a little into the blue water. There are also these sandy patches where we’ve found stingrays camouflaged on the bottom, sometimes with just their eyes poking out. Visibility is usually excellent, around 20 metres, so you get these lovely long sight lines across the reef. It’s a comfortable dive, nothing too taxing, making it perfect for divers who appreciate a relaxed pace with a good chance of encountering bigger pelagics alongside the usual reef residents.