Scuba Diving Grenada

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

The underwater scenery in Grenada is every bit as breathtaking as it is above the waves, and just as accessable. Most of the diving facilities in Grenada are located in the south of the island, and most of the dives sites are within 15 minutes of the Grand Anse Beach.

The diving in Grenada is some of the best in the Caribbean, and boasts the largest shipwreck in the Caribbean as well as an underwater volcano!

From lazy drift dives over coral gardens to an eerie and challenging exploration of the wrecks of the Bianca C, these waters are captivating more and more visitors each year.

Grenada has at least 30 dive sites including, reefs, wrecks and walls most within 15-20 minutes from the dive shops. Sites vary from 20 feet/ 8 meters to 120 feet/ 40 meters.

Climate Annual Average 80F 26C
Water Temp 80 - 84F 27 -29C
Visibility 60 - 100 ft 18 -30 m

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Grenada At A Glance

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Language: English (official), French patois

Government: Constitutional monarchy with Westminster-style parliament

Capital: Saint George's

Size: 344 sq km

Location: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago

Climate: Tropical; tempered by northeast trade winds

Electricity: Voltage is 220 volts - 50 cycles. Appliances rated at 110 volts (US standard) normally work satisfactorily with a transformer. Most hotels provide dual voltage shaver units, but an adaptor plug is necessary for small appliances.

Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)

Driving: To obtain a local driving permit, a bona fide driver's license must be presented at the traffic department at the Central Police Station on the Carenage. The cost is EC$30.00. Most car rental firms also issue local permits. There is a network of approximately 650 miles of paved roads and most of the main roads are in good condition. Please note that driving is on the LEFT.

Rentals: There are a number of international and local car rental companies, mainly in St. George's.