Grenada & Carriacou

Regaldive guests staying at True Blue Bay Boutique Resort, Blue Horizons Garden Resort and Spice Island Beach Resort dive with Aquanauts.

Stay at Kalinago Beach Resort and Dive Grenada will help you discover the local dive sites.

Guests visiting Carriacou, dive with Deefer Diving

Aquanauts Grenada

A great team of dive masters and instructors welcomes you at Aquanauts Grenada.

This PADI 5-star dive centre has two bases in Grenada. They are on site at True Blue Bay Boutique Resort and have a second base on Grande Anse Beach at Spice Island Beach Resort, a short walk from Blue Horizons Garden Hotel. Aquanauts operate three fast and comfortable dive boats. Dive groups are small operating a maximum of 8 divers to 1 guide and buddied by experience level.

Aquanauts is rebreather friendly and provides all the necessary logistics for the travelling CCR diver.

A two tank dive operates every morning with a third day dive in the afternoon. Night dives can be arranged locally. Snorkelling trips are available to Grenada's Marine Park several times a week and are charged locally. 30% Nitrox is provided FREE of charge for those qualified. Fills of up to 40% are available, at extra charge.

Dive Packs

We recommend you pre-book your dive packs with Regaldive prior to departure in order to secure your diving or course and benefit from lower rates than you will pay in resort.  Options available include 8, 10, 12, 16 and 20 dive packages (based on two tank morning dives).  Please discuss your requirements with the Regaldive team, who will prepare a quotation suited to your needs.

Extras in Resort

• Nitrox fills
• Isle De Rhonde visit
• Night dive - boat & shore diving available
• Fluo night dive
• Snorkel trip
• Snorkelling or diving in thr Grenada Marine Protected Area
• Private dive guide
• 10 & 12 litre aluminum tanks are available, with INT valve - it is recommended that you take DIN adaptors with you
• Dive equipment rental: Full equipment is available to hire, including BCDs, regulators, shortie wetsuit, dive computers, full set excl. computer, rechargeable torch, digital camera, fins, masks & snorkels

Dive Grenada

The experienced and enthusiastic team offer an excellent diving and snorkelling service led by Phil and Helen the owners of Dive Grenada. Located centrally on Grand Anse beach at Mount Cinnamon resort, their purpose built dive centre offers divers and visitors a comfortable, spacious and secure place to learn to dive, relax and store equipment.

Dive Grenada operate 2 morning dives and one afternoon dive each day from their custom built 10 metre long fibreglass hull boat complete with an ergonomically designed ladder for easy access in/out of the sea. They offer boutique diving and personal dving with excellent service for a maximum of eight divers. The 30+ dive sites are easily reached (10-15 minutes) and the team are flexible on diving experiences, whether it be reef, drift, wreck or photographic sites that are requested. Night dives are available, subject to minimum numbers.

The PADI 5-star and BSAC centre offers a range of diving and speciality courses. Learners have access to an excellent training pool and open-air classroom facility.

Non-divers are welcome to spend time at the dive centre and have access to beach loungers, Wi-Fi internet connection, the bar and restaurant. Regular snorkelling trips operate to Dragon and Flamingo Bay in the marine park as well as the famous Underwater Sculpture Park, an experience not to be missed.

Dive Grenada has been instrumental in creating Grenada's first artificial reef. The Grand Anse Artificial Reef Project (GAARP) helps the sustainabiltiy and regeneration of the marine ecosystem and is a fantastic tool to help educate the local children on marine conservation.

Dive Grenada is closed annually during the month of June. Regaldive will provide alternative diving arrangements with Aquanauts during this time.

Dive Packs

We recommend you pre-book your dive packs with Regaldive prior to departure in order to secure your diving course or benefit from lower rates than you will pay in resort. Options available at Dive Grenada  include 6, 8, 10, 12, 20 and 24 boat dive packages (based on two tank morning dives). Please discuss your requirements with the Regaldive team, who will prepare a quotation suited to your needs.

Extras in Resort - Payable Locally

Prices listed below are an indication only, and subject to change.

• Nitrox fills:
• Boat night dive
• Snorkel trip
• 8, 10 & 12 litre aluminum tanks are available, with yoke/INT valves. DIN adapters are available locally.
• Dive equipment rental: Full equipment is available to hire, including BCDs, regulators, shortie wetsuit, dive computers, full set excl. computer, digital camera

Fins, masks & snorkels are complimentary

Deefer Diving

Deefer Diving prides itself on the personal, friendly service offered at this small, intimate dive centre. Deefer Diving is a PADI 5* Dive Resort, run by the professional team of Alex and Gary, and not forgetting the efforts of their dogs Scuba and Ocean! Alex is a biologist with a keen interest in marine biology, and previous dive positions have seen them both work extensively in the Caribbean and Central America. Gary is a keen sidemount diver, and loves all types of teaching. He would love to teach you the PADI Sidemount Diver speciality!

Deefer Diving offers up to 3 guided boat dives per day (2 x am and 1 x pm), plus night dives, a range of learn to dive and further education diving courses. A range of PADI Speciality courses are also possible. Boat dives are from a new purpose built 30ft wooden diving catamaran, which was hand built on the island. The boat can carry up to ten divers plus crew in great comfort and with plenty of space. The boat also offers easy access in and out of the water, and steps that come down to the water level for joining the boat from the beach. Morning dives either return to shore during the surface interval, or stay out dependant on the dive site locations.

A few hundred metres from the dive centre is a small shore dive site called Jack-a-Dan, otherwise all diving is operated from the boat. The centre currently has 30 dive sites with new ones being explored and added every few months! Snorkellers will enjoy the calm, almost current free conditions on the Caribbean Sea side of the island.

Carriacou benefits from the long established Marine Protected Area of Sandy Island and Oyster Bay. Regulations for diving in this area require that divers remain with the guide. At other sites, divers may dive more independently in buddy pairs, in visual range of the guide.

The centre is situated on the beach front, in Hillsborough and a short walk from the ferry port and 5 minutes from the small airport. There is an on-site restaurant and bar with free WIFI throughout the dive centre. The closest medical facilities at the Royal Hospital offer a basic service. Full medical facilities are available on Grenada. The closest recompression chamber is on Trinidad, Barbados or St. Lucia.

Dive Packs

We recommend you pre-book your dive packs with Regaldive prior to departure in order to secure your diving or course and benefit from lower rates than you will pay in resort. Options available at Deefer Diving include 5, 6 and 10 boat dive packages. Please discuss your requirements with the Regaldive team, who will prepare a quotation suited to your needs.

Extras in Resort

• Night dives (includes dive light)
• Dive equipment rental: Full equipment is available to hire, including BCDs, regulators, wetsuit, 12l aluminium tanks (Limited 15l available. DIN, K Valve and A Clamp tanks available), digital camera, fins, masks & snorkels

Please note that Nitrox is not currently available and dive computers are not available to hire.

Payment types accepted in resort:
EC, USD, Euro or GBP and credit cards.

Dive Courses

All three dive centres offer a range of diving courses for those looking to learn to dive. Please enquire for details.

Grenada, the size of the Isle of Wight, is a mountainous island of volcanic origin with an integrated cultural mix. The dramatic interior is defined by cascading waterfalls, mountain lakes and tropical rainforest whilst its coastline boasts 45 beaches. Grand Anse beach is the most famous, with 2 miles of fabulous white sand and a nice choice of bars and restaurants.

The capital, St. George's, is considered to be one of the most attractive towns in the Caribbean with its horseshoe shaped harbour. Most of the roads are in good condition and hiring a vehicle is a popular way of exploring the island and offers as much for the diver as their non-diving partner or friend.

Carriacou is an even smaller island that is largely untouched by tourism. Hillsborough, the capital, has a few restaurants and shops and a friendly local population.

The lifestyle on the island is simple and has been largely unaffected by tourism. As a result, Carriacou suits guests searching for areas in the Caribbean where the facilities normally associated with a more developed tourism infrastructure are not present.

The island attracts those who are looking for a quiet break to combine with excellent diving.

Climate

The tropical climate is tempered by cooling winds and the average air temperature is 27°C rising to 32°C in August and November. Average water temperature is 25°C in the Winter and 30°C in the Summer.

Time

Grenada is GMT -4 hours

Currency

East Caribbean Dollar (XCD / EC$)

Activities

Grenada is blessed with rainforest developing at different stages, with old trees towering above young growth. Outdoor activities include hiking, cycling, golfing, canyoning, yachting and day cruises. Trips to the Grand Etang Forest and various waterfalls can be arranged and car hire is available locally.

St. George's, the capital, has a pretty harbour surrounded by pastel-painted building and is also home to the largest fruit and vegetable market on the island.

The rum distilleries still use traditional methods and the nutmeg processing plant is open to visitors.

The island has an interesting history associated with the Caribs, the island's indigenous Caribbean population.

Day use hotels in Grenada

This is optional, but worth considering, when returning to Grenada from Carriacou for your international flight.

We recommend staying at True Blue Bay or La Heliconia - Walking distance from the airport - ask for details. Please note that airport transfers are not included from True Blue Bay.

Flight Information

British Airways from Gatwick:

Regional add-ons available from selected UK airports. World Traveller (Economy), World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy) & Club World (Business) available.

Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow

Regional add-ons available from selected UK airports. Economy, Premium Economy & Upper Class available.

Flight duration: Approximately 10-11 hrs

Travelling to Carriacou: 
Options depend on whether you are staying on Grenada as well as Carriacou, and availability of internal hoppa flights.

Internal hoppa flight:
Daily. If you fly to Carriacou after a stay in Grenada, you need to apply your no fly, no dive rules.

Ferry:
From Grenada to Carriacou - Morning / From Carriacou to Grenada - Afternoon.

The afternoon ferry does not allow sufficient time to connect with your international inbound flight to UK. Sometimes there are two ferry services per day, but the timetable is not reliable enough to base your international flight plans around.

Please note that visitors to Grenada and Carriacou are required to pay a departure tax.

Visas

Entry requirements vary from country to country, and it’s important to check the latest visa information well before you travel. Some destinations may allow visa-free entry for a limited period, while others require an eVisa or a visa obtained in advance. To ensure you have the correct documentation for your trip, we recommend checking the official advice from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or contacting the relevant country’s embassy or consulate. Other nationalities should check with their own consulate/embassy.

Passports

Before you travel, make sure your passport is valid for the full duration of your trip and meets the entry requirements of your destination. Many countries require at least six months’ validity beyond your planned return date, while others may have different rules. For the most reliable and up-to-date information, visit the UK Government’s passport guidance or the official travel advice pages for your destination. Other nationalities should check with their own consulate/embassy.

If you’re planning to travel to or via an EU country (with certain exceptions) your UK passport must meet two key requirements, it must be less than 10 years old on the day you enter the country and it must be valid for at least three months after your planned departure date.

Vaccinations & Health Advice

Health and vaccination requirements differ depending on where you're travelling. Some destinations may require proof of specific vaccinations or recommend certain precautions to protect your wellbeing.

We’re not qualified to provide you with specific advice on vaccinations and strongly recommend that you contact your healthcare professional before you travel to discuss the inoculations you may need to consider.

For trusted guidance on health and vaccination advice, refer to the NHS Travel Vaccination Advice, Masta Travel Health or Travel Health Pro websites.