With more than 15 wreck sites to choose from, Grenada beckons adventure lovers from all over the world to partake of its inviting waters interlaced with a diverse marine life and perfect temperatures. Located northwest of Trinidad and Tobago, the island proudly holds the title of being the 'Wreck Diving Capital of the Caribbean' given the accolades it has gathered over the years for wreck diving. In addition to its prestige, Grenada welcomes both amateur and seasoned divers to unleash their thirst to explore the world under water with different depths to choose from. If you are looking for the perfect destination to sharpen your talents in diving while seeing some of nature's most fascinating sea creatures and enchanting wreck sites, then Grenada is the place to be! Below you will find a list of some of the famous sites that should be on any diver's list.
Bianca C 90 - 140 feet / 27 - 42m
Bianca C is the largest wreck in Caribbean and is affectionately named 'Titanic of the Caribbean' due to her impressive size. This luxury liner's sailing days came to a halt in 1961due to an explosion in her boiler room that resulted in flames consuming most of the ship. Before the thick black smoke could be seen billowing from the luxury liner all efforts were pulled together from various sources to save the 673 people that were on board . Of the total, 670 people were saved due to the quick response from local rescue sources and strategic planning from the ship's crew. Unfortunately, three people died due to severe burns and the ravaging fire was left to engulf the ship due to insufficient fire fighting equipment to subdue the flames.
An effort to place her off Point Salines, after being anchored off St Georges prior to the fire resulted in her massive structure being nestled on the ocean's floor. Despite the large portion of the ship that was damaged by the fire, Bianca C still holds some interesting areas to captivate the interest of curious and adventurous minds. Large schools of fish have made the wreck their esteemed habitat. Added to the attraction are large black corals trees that sway from side to side due to strong currents. She is the perfect site to see and a real challenge for advanced divers.
Wreck "Kapsis" 60' feet / 18 m
Wreck "Kapsis" was added to Grenada's collection of wreck sites in 2004 due to the destructive forces of Hurricane Ivan that sank the yacht. This site can be found in front of the Grand Canyon and welcomes advanced divers to see its impressive structure amidst strong currents and a diverse sea life filled with turtles, sharks and many other marine life. It is not a large wreck site, but does guarantee divers the thrill of making it to see its final resting place.
Veronica 50 feet / 15m
Veronica lays in 50 feet of water near Grand Anse and south of St. George's Melville where it originally laid. The wreck was taken from its original spot with the intention of preserving this dive attraction. The 25 ft coastal freighter lies upwards and has a freight crane shaft extending sideways. Beautiful corals have creativity stamped different areas with their colorful presence. The wreck site has become home of different types of fish such as reef fish, trumpetfish, squirrelfish and frogfish. Both experienced and new divers can experience the thrill of seeing this wreck site when they visit Grenada.
Shakem 100 feet / 30m
The shifting of cement bags sealed the fate of this cargo ship in 2001 before it could reach harbor. Since then it has become another fantastic tourist attraction that divers all over the world have embraced the challenge to see. Much of ship can still be explored from the cabin decks, lower rooms and engine room. The ship lies with both anchors down and the crane which was traditionally used for lifting cargo can still be seen in the center.
Rum Runner 120 feet / 36m
The twin hulls and broken infrastructure that have stood the tests of time under water are two of the main attractions that this wreck site has. It lies in sand of 120 feet and added to its preserved structure is the colorful presence of different types of marine life. From angel fish and hawksbill turtles to rainbow runners, all these and many more can be seen strolling by in the waters surrounding Rum Runner.
Quarter Wreck 30 feet / 10m
Quarter Wreck is the perfect dive for beginners and even for experienced divers. Both the propeller and engine of the wreck can be found under 30 feet of water just a few miles from Quarantine Point. Like so many other wrecks sites in Grenada, Quarter Wreck is home of different types of corals and reefs. The broken garden reef is the perfect exploring point to see snake eels, reef fish and turtles.
King Mitch 120 feet / 36m
Majestic and awesome are the perfect adjectives to describe King Mitch! After many years of serving its country, the former US Navy minesweeper did not resist the leak and pump failure that ended its sailing days as a cargo vessel in 1981. It is the perfect wreck site for experienced divers given the strong currents and deep waters that make it a challenge to capture a photo shot. It is the perfect site to see nurse sharks, sting rays, barracudas and other colorful water life.
Buccaneer 80 feet / 24m
The Buccaneer sits in 80 feet of water after being scuttled in 1978 to end its use as a coastal schooner and transform it into a dive site. It has also become a habitat for fish and both its hull and deck have been fully covered with different types of colorful coral trees. There is also a sandy patch that has been the resting place of the Buccaneer for years and eventually the home of garden eels. Sponges and corals can also be seen on her magnificent structure and these along with other typew of sea life have been reason enough for hundreds of divers each year to take on the challenge to visit this 43 foot sailing yacht.
San Juan 90 feet / 27m
This wreck site continues to be a major attraction even after being broken in two pieces in 2004. Formerly a fishing vessel, San Juan lies in 90 feet of water and is perfect for experienced drivers due to the strong currents that pass over it. It is not a large wreck site, but all efforts to see it will reward the anxious diver with a spectacular view of its 80 ft. structure decorated with nurse sharks and rainbow runners.
Hema One 90 feet / 27m
Rough weather and a defective bilge pump worked together to make Hema One another wreck site in 2005. The 170 foot / 50 m freighter now lies on its side in waters that are rich in nutrients and mastered only by experienced divers. Much of the freighter is still intact and all efforts to see it will open the world of a diverse marine life to curious divers. The wreck can be found within 3 miles off the south coast of Grenada.
Other wreck sites worth embracing the challenge to see in Grenada include: Wreckage "Car Pile", MV Hildur, MV Unity Courier, Fiona, The “Boris” of the “Twin Tugs”, The “Rose”, The “Westsider” of the “Twin Tugs” and Wreck of the Westsider.