Paradise Reef

Best months: Jan–Apr

Protected Area

Sandy Point Reef

Why dive here

With 384+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Paradise Reef 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

Paradise Reef on St. Kitts is a good choice for an easy afternoon dive, particularly if you’re looking for a relaxed pace. We typically drop anchor in the sandy patch just off the main reef, where you can often spot a southern stingray cruising by. The reef itself forms a network of coral pinnacles, creating these neat slot canyons and small overhangs that are fun to navigate. Keep an eye on your depth here; while the average is around 16m, it can dip to 19m in spots. Look out for gold spotted eels peeking from crevices, and we’ve often seen nurse sharks resting under ledges. Spotted trunkfish are pretty common, and if you’re lucky, a turtle might glide past. It's a solid, straightforward dive without any major currents, good for knocking off some bottom time and enjoying the Caribbean quiet.