Best time to go: Seasons in Grenada are split into two - dry and wet. Go any time between October/November and May. June is okay but depending on rainy weather elsewhere, viz could be impacted. Mid June saw viz down to between five and ten metres and green water. Some said it was down to the Orinoco Flow - water flooding up from Venezuala bringing with in all sorts of muck, others blamed an algae bloom. Go earlier to avoid.
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Where to dive: Dive with Carriacou Silver Divers and go anywhere ScubaMax suggests, he is not going to take you to a bad dive site
Best Dive Sites: The Sisters was great for life and drift diving potential but anywhere
What to see: Sharks of the nurse variety, and lots of little stuff. Poke around and look for coral banded shrimp, crabs. Better viz may have revealed something larger just beyond the reef. If you fancy something different, try snorkelling in the mangroves.
Biggest gripe: The 90 minute ferry ride from Grenada to the island, take the small plane instead. Not much more expensive but much quicker. Oh, and the mossies. Take plenty of insect repellent.
What suit to take: Sea was like jumping into bath water, routinely had 27/28C so a 3mm will do, particularly if you are planning to do the wrecks.
Where to Stay: If there is a group of you and you are not too fussy, Ade's Dream is a great central location. Right on Main Street and a few minutes walk from the Carriacou Silver diving. The owner Chris also owns a bar across the road which overlooks the beach and he opened up for us. Serves great rum with a great view. Not to be missed. Also the hotel has a great balcony area and group of us gathered there as the sun went down to shoot the breeze and drink rum. Guy down the street had Marley on the decks. Doesn't get any more Caribbean than that. If you fancy something a little more European in feel try the Laurena or the Grand View Inn. For something that has more boutique feel the Green Roof Inn is perfect. Last two are bit more of a walk away from the dive centre.
Miscellaneous dive info: It is a short walk across the road to beach to boat. Dive centre has two good boats, is well equipped, has showers, gear hangers and multiple rinse tanks. Nice garden to relax in between dives. Important thing for my wife, they have all sizes of BCD, including XS and children's sizes.
Guidebook: Couldn't find one. The Caribbean really needs a good guidebook.
Other info: Food at Hope's Inn is great. Also try the breakfast at Sandisland Café , Brian Whyte
lobster fritters are tasty as are his eggs mixed with vegetables. Unusual but tasty brekkie
lobster fritters are tasty as are his eggs mixed with vegetables. Unusual but tasty brekkie
Worth going: Absolutely
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