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Best Diving in the Caribbean

Best Places for Scuba Diving in the Caribbean

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to try scuba diving for the first time, or are you an experienced diver looking for your next thrill-seeking adventure? The Caribbean is home to some of the best scuba diving spots in the world, making it the perfect destination for your next sailing holiday.

With its countless islands, beaches and secluded coves just waiting to be explored, where are the best diving spots in the Caribbean for divers of all experience levels?

In this blog, we’ll be looking at some of the best places for diving in the Caribbean, from the enchanting Great Blue Hole in Belize to the remarkable Cades Reef in Antigua.

Why go scuba diving in the Caribbean?

With breathtaking turquoise waters, a low tidal range and brilliant year-around weather conditions, the Caribbean offers some of the most fantastic diving opportunities the world has ever seen.

The Caribbean is a very popular diving destination because of its calm, protected waters that are ideal for first-time divers, and dive sites with more intense currents that offer an exciting challenge for experienced divers. In particular, the Caribbean is renowned for its wreck diving, from the MV Bianca C. in Grenada to the wreck of the Chikuzen in the BVI.
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1. Charlie’s Shoal, St Martin

The first spot on our list of the best places for diving in the Caribbean goes to Charlie’s Shoal, a beautiful coral reef on the South coast of St Martin. One of the most loved, yet quiet dive sites on the whole island, Charlie’s Shoal is a gem of the Caribbean.

Why is Charlie’s Shoal one of the best diving spots in the Caribbean?

Take a look at our blog about the best scuba diving locations in St Martin to find other exciting dive spots. Can’t wait to uncover the wonders of Charlie’s Shoal? Build a quote and book your blissful St Martin sailing holiday today.

2. Keyhole Pinnacles, St Lucia

St Lucia is a stunning, enchanting sailing destination so it comes as no surprise that it’s also home to some of the best diving spots in the Caribbean.

Often described as an underwater version of the famous Pitons, the Keyhole Pinnacles is situated at the entrance to the Bay of Soufriere and is loved by beginner and experienced divers alike. Why is the Keyhole Pinnacles one of the best places for diving in the Caribbean?

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3. Cades Reef, Antigua

Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind underwater adventure holiday in the Caribbean? Look no further than Cades Reef in Antigua, universally considered one of the best diving spots in the Caribbean and the world.

Cades Reef is several miles long and has multiple popular dive sites within it, such as Monck’s Head and The Chimney. The more shallow waters of Cades Reef are perfect if you’re going scuba diving for the first time, while the outer areas of the reef have stronger currents which offer a brilliant challenge for more experienced divers.

As you dive down to the depths of this stunning barrier reef, you’ll be left feeling mesmerised by its breathtaking beauty and gorgeous colours. Whether you’re diving as a family, with friends or as a couple, you’ll fall in love with the incredible marine life at Cades Reef, including nurse sharks, moray eels and barracudas.
Want even more scuba diving inspiration ahead of your Antigua sailing holiday? Check out our blog on the best diving spots in Antigua.

4. The MV Bianca C, Grenada

Take your Grenada sailing holiday to the next level by unleashing your inner adventurer and going wreck diving around the MV Bianca C. Sinking in 1961, this old passenger ship offers a unique diving experience like no other.

One of the best diving spots in the Caribbean, the wreck of the MV Bianca C. is almost 600 feet long which also makes it one of the largest diveable wrecks in the Caribbean. There are limitless opportunities for exploration and countless treasures to discover as you reach the depths of this sensational wreck.

The wreck of the MC Bianca C. is a dream come true for experienced divers as it sits between 90 feet and 167 feet below the surface of the water. It is not recommended for first-time divers due to the depth and the currents of the water around the wreck.
When swimming around the MC Bianca C, you can look forward to spotting nurse sharks, Atlantic spadefish, moray eels and many more aquatic creatures. As you prepare for your exciting sailing holiday in Grenada, or any of our destinations in the Caribbean, it’s important to be mindful of the beautiful marine life and natural environment around you. Learn more about our OCEAN promise.

5. Angelfish Reef, British Virgin Islands

The BVI is home to some of the best diving spots in the Caribbean, from the wreck of the RMS Rhone to The Indians. However, there’s one diving site that stands apart from all others: Angelfish Reef.

Why is Angelfish Reef one of the best places for diving in the Caribbean?

Want to learn more about what the BVI has to offer divers of all experience levels? Check out our blog on the best scuba diving spots in the BVI. Once you’ve decided which sites you want to explore, all that’s left to do is find out the best time to sail in the BVI, build a quote and book your sailing holiday today.

6. Runway Wall, the Bahamas

The next spot on our list of the best places for diving in the Caribbean is for thrill seekers looking for the ultimate adrenaline rush. Runway Wall in the Bahamas is the ideal scuba diving site if you’re hoping to come face to face with the famous Caribbean reef sharks in their natural habitat.

Situated in Nassau, Runway Wall offers you the once in a lifetime opportunity to swim with, and even feed, these beautiful creatures. The best part? Runway Wall has a depth of 40 feet which means all certified divers can join in. This makes it the perfect fun-filled family day out that you’ll remember for the rest of your lives. Find out more about our family sailing holidays.
If you’ve always dreamed of swimming with sharks or challenging yourself to an exciting adventure holiday, Runway Wall is for you. Take a look at the best time to sail in the Bahamas to learn more about when to book your Bahamas sailing charter.

7. Great Blue Hole, Belize

Did you know…Belize is one of the most popular destinations in the world for scuba diving and snorkelling? We couldn’t create a list of the best places for scuba diving in the Caribbean without mentioning one of Belize’s most iconic diving sites, the Great Blue Hole.

Why is the Great Blue Hole one of the best diving spots in the Caribbean?

Find out more about other scuba diving spots in Belize and learn how it lives up to its name as one of the best places for diving in the Caribbean.

8. Diamond Rock, Martinique

The final spot on our list of the best diving spots in the Caribbean is Diamond Rock in Martinique, an uninhabited basalt island.

Diamond Rock is one of the most spectacular natural wonders in Martinique, so scuba diving in the waters around it is a must-do activity for any Martinique Itinerary. Over 40 feet deep and boasting a mixture of shallow reefs and rocky canyons, divers of all experience levels will love Diamond Rock.

As you explore the treasures that lie beneath Diamond Rock, you can expect to see an incredible variety of marine life, including angelfish, octopus and moray eels. Find out more about the best diving spots in Martinique, which one will you visit next?

No matter which of our Caribbean sailing destinations you set sail around, you’ll find some of the world’s most incredible scuba diving sites. From the crystal-clear waters of Antigua to the vibrant marine life of the BVI, each destination is ideal for scuba diving and has countless possibilities for adventure. Learn more about the best places to sail in the Caribbean to help you choose which one to visit next.
Wherever you decide to book, we can’t wait to welcome you aboard one of our sensational yachts for a bareboat or skippered charter soon. If you have any questions about the best diving spots in the Caribbean, please get in touch with us today.

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