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Grenada & Carriacou

Ever seen an Underwater Sculpture Park???? Well, you can here . . . . . but Grenada's most famous dive site is the Bianca C . . . .
Overview:

Scubadviser - Granada, Grande Anse beachGrenada is a rolling, mountainous island, covered with fragrant spice trees and rare tropical flowers, known as "The Spice Island". Click here for the map.

The nutrient rich Guyana current flows over Grenada and Carriacou’s volcanic coastlines, contributing to a healthy and varied coral reef environment that has few equals in the Caribbean. In addition to their fine reefs, Grenada in particular is recognised for its exceptional range of wrecks, which has made the island a truly unique Caribbean dive destination. The islands of Grenada and Carriacou are located in the Eastern Caribbean and along with Petit Martinique, they collectively make up the island state of Grenada.

There are also great opportunities for snorkelling along Grenada’s undulated coastline. A particular favourite is to the Underwater Sculpture Park at Moliniere Bay.  Hard to imagine?  Watch the YouTube video below.  The brainchild of Jason Taylor, a sculptor from England, it contains a series of underwater installations on the theme of Grenada’s history and folklore. The sculptures were transported, submerged and assembled by the Dive Grenada team. It is quite possible to free-dive the five metres to the deepest installation, where you will be greeted by such sights as 26 boys and girls slowly turning into coral, the Lost Correspondent or perhaps a few divers meandering through the coral networks.

What to see:
  • Grenada - the Bianca C "The Titanic of the Caribbean" which is a 600-foot cruise ship that sank in 1961 and lies on a sandy plain in 167 feet of water. At times there are strong tidal currents, making this an advanced deepScubadviser Seahorse on the Bianca C, Granada dive. The top deck lies at 90 feet and most dives proceed around the stern, where you can swim into the pool, visit the wheel-house on the aft deck and peer down at the sandy plain below There are schools of jacks, barracuda and spotted eagle rays in abundance and also, pink seahorses.  As the current can be strong, this can affect the visibilty.  We dived this in 2006 and saw a seahorse and this is the photo!
  • Carriacou - Barracuda Point, located off Sister Rocks, this dive starts at 9 meters (27 feet) with a slope/wall to a maximum depth of 23 meters (75 feet). The current makes this dive suitable for experienced divers only, with excellent underwater photography opportunities and good drift diving.
Need to know:

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is requires from travellers over 1 year of age travelling from infected areas.

Useful stuff:
Language: English
Currency: East Caribbean $
Time: GMT - 4
Climate: Tropical
Natural hazards: Hurricanes (July to October)
Diving season: 12 months
Water temperature: Jan to March - 26C/78F
June to October – 28C/82F
Hyperbaric chambers: Barbados: 1246-436-6185
Trinidad: 1868-660-4000

Caribbean - Grenada and Carriacou: Latest User Reviews

Beautiful Green PADI 5 Star Resort with personality  Lumbadive, Grenada and Carriacou 5 Star Rating Added: 3rd May 2013 by Paul2013
April 22nd 2013 Diane & Richard thank you for all the great dives and great company. It was like diving with friends at Lumbadive, You are both fantastic host. Kill the lionfish! Paul Willson Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Magnificant Dive Sites  Lumbadive, Grenada and Carriacou 5 Star Rating Added: 25th April 2013 by andell2013
I started my course on the 14th/sept/12 not knowing anything about diving with tanks but at the end I was well educated and having fun. My experience with Lumbadive and diving in Carriacou will be one I'll keep with me for the rest of my life. Richard is a wonderful...
Diane & Richard absolutely ROCK!  Lumbadive, Grenada and Carriacou 5 Star Rating Added: 18th April 2013 by Ray2013
Me and my best buddy were sailing in Carriacu last week and decided to try diving. Richard (one of the instructors) was AMAZING. We never dived before and he was very clear, patient, funny and also very responsible and caring. He took us to The Sisters, which it is now...
Congrats for 5 Stars rating!  Lumbadive, Grenada and Carriacou 5 Star Rating Added: 18th April 2013 by Lukas2013
S/V Odessa anchored here in Tyrrell Bay the 10th of March after a journey from Angelholm Sweden. Enjoying the atmosphere of Carriacou, we decided to stay and get an Open Water divers license with Lumbadive. Our instructor Richard immediately felt our pace and tailored the course to our needs. We...
Un grand plaisir renouvelé  Lumbadive, Grenada and Carriacou 5 Star Rating Added: 3rd January 2013 by Linda2012
30/12/12 Richard un gros merci pour les belles plongées. Ma 2e ecpérience chez Lumbadive a été aussi agréable que la première. Les sites sont toujours superbes et la variété de poissons et de coraux est impressionnantes. Au plaisir de se revoir peut-être. Linda Robert Chambly, Québec Canada
Great diving with great people  Lumbadive, Grenada and Carriacou 5 Star Rating Added: 3rd January 2013 by fiona2012
We had the pleasure of spending 8 weeks diving with Diane & Richard. Completing both our Open Water and Advanced Padi Courses. The training was excellent. Richard is a great instructor and made us feel comfortable from the moment we entered the water. The dive sites were stunning. Richard and...
Superbes plongées  Lumbadive, Grenada and Carriacou 5 Star Rating Added: 13th August 2012 by AlainAngele
Que de beaux jours passés en compagnie de Diane et Richard de Lumbadive et que de belles expériences vécues grâce à la formation "Plongée Avancée" qu'ils nous ont donnée. Superbes plongées - Sites magnifiques - Coraux splendides avec une multitude de poissons spectaculaires et multicolores. Angèle et Alain Québécois du...
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