Cathedral

Best months: Jan–Dec

Protected Area

Bequia Marine Conservation Area

Why dive here

With 267+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, nurse sharks, orcas and sea turtles - Cathedral offers some of St. Vincent's richest wall diving. Water sits around 28°C.

Marine lifeDolphins, Humpback Whales, Nurse Sharks, Orcas and Sea Turtles · 267+ species recorded

Water28°C · warmest January, February, March

CharacterWall dive · max 15-30m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Fuikbaai, or Newport as some call it, is one of those places we return to specifically for the feeling of discovery. You’re not just pulling up to a busy dock here; it’s a quiet boat ride, often from a small dinghy launched from inside Fuikbaai itself. We usually drop by the navaid, which is a good reference point for the discharge pipe. Our favourite approach is to head against any current you find right away, saving the drift back for the end of the dive. This is a classic Caribbean wall, but it’s the smaller stuff that truly shines here. We consistently find Candy Basslets darting in and out of the crevices, and the Threespot Damselfish are always busy. Around the discharge pipe itself, especially in the 12-meter range, we’ve found decent aggregations of Great Star Coral. Keep an eye out for the resident Red Hogfish – they’re surprisingly bold. Visibility usually sits around 22 meters, giving you plenty of light to explore the wall’s nooks and crannies. If you’re a macro enthusiast, this place delivers. It’s also a good spot for lionfish hunting, if that's your thing; we often find them congregating near the discharge pipe.