Diving & Snorkeling

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WHITE HOUSE BAY

This site opens onto reefs and is excellent snorkeling, although it is somewhat rocky. A stunning site is that of rainbow-hued fish swimming around an old sunken tugboat from long ago.

BEACHED TUG BOAT

This site lies protrudes above water and is great for beginner divers and snorkellers.
Depth: 20 feet

BLACK CORAL REEF

A good spot where a dive-master can point out the rare black coral that is difficult to recognize.
Depth: 70 feet

BLOOD BAY REEF

Fishermen fi sh here but sometimes their bait attracts sharks, which swim away when approached. There are small caves in the area, which is home to coral, sea fans, anemones, and bristle worms.
Depth: 60 to 80 feet

BRASSBALL WRECK

Large schools of snappers and jacks thrive in this channel.
Depth: 25 Feet

THE CAVES

Located north of Charlestown, under the west coast of Nevis, these caves are coral grottos, which allow divers to swim through holes and still be close to open water. You can view squirrel fish, barracuda and lobster.
Depth: 40 feet

COCONUT TREE REEF

Beginners and expert divers enjoy this reef which is one of the largest in the area.
Depth: Up to 200 feet

GRID IRON

This underwater sea shelf, located in the channel that separates St. Kitts & Nevis, rises within 25 feet to the surface, and harbors sponges, sea fans, corals and angelfish.
Depth: Up to 25 Feet

M.V. TALATA WRECK

Sunken in 1985, this freighter is great for the more experienced diver.
Depth: 70 Feet

MONKEY REEF

This fl at reef of soft and hard coral has an exposed circular bed of soft brown sand located off the western coast of St. Kitts’ southeast peninsula. The edge of the reef is home to sting rays, lizard fish, lobsters and nurse sharks.
Depth: 50 Feet

NAGS HEAD

This site is highly recommended for experienced divers due to strong currents. Turtles, sea urchins, sting rays and assorted large fi sh make this reef home. Located on the south coast of St. Kitts.
Depth: Up to 80 Feet

PARADISE REEF

A Marine preserve located within the cannons of Brimstone Hill Fortress. Anchors, cannons and some relics can be found.

REDONDA BANK

This unexplored reef houses a variety of soft and hard corals and sea life.

RIVER TAW WRECK

Sunken some 10 years ago, this 144 x 70-feet freighter is great for beginners.
Depth: 50 Feet

THE ROCKS

This is a great multi-level site with visibility of 60 -100 feet.
Depth: 60 – 100 feet

SANDY POINT BAY

Giant basket sponges, eel, soft coral and variety of fish harbor around this reef.
Depth: 50 – 100 feet.

TUG BOAT

A fully intact tugboat can be found sitting at 65 feet. Off the bow section is a reef system.
Depth: 35 feet

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