The Bullet

Best months: Jan–Apr

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 - The Bullet offers some of St. Vincent's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

Best timeJan–Apr

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

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

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

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

The Bullet, off St. Vincent, is exactly what it sounds like – a proper rocket ride. We’re talking drift diving for those who genuinely love a bit of a challenge. Our favourite way to dive it is to just let go and fly past the reef, holding tight to our cameras and trusting the boat will find us. You’ll spend most of your time streamlining, but keep an eye out: we’ve had some cracking encounters with reef sharks here, and big eagle rays often glide through the blue. It’s not a site for faffing about with buoyancy; you need to be comfortable in strong, unpredictable currents. This is a dive that demands respect. Conditions need to be absolutely spot on – flat calm surface, low wind, otherwise, forget it. That’s why it’s so rarely dived, usually as part of a two-tank charter because of the distance out. The visibility averages around 15 metres, which is decent enough when you're moving at speed. Maximum depth usually caps out around 28 metres, but you'll be shallower for much of the drift. It’s a site for experienced divers who thrive on adrenaline and aren't afraid of a workout. Expect a fast, exciting dive where big pelagics are the main event, rather than intricate macro.