Carriacou, Grenada: Diving off the beaten track (introducing Deefer Diving Carriacou)

[alekzzz]

About Carriacou Carriacou is a gem among Caribbean islands - peaceful, quiet and unspoilt. Volcanic in origin, the island features rolling green hills which offer spectacular views of the surrounding sea and reefs, and seemingly endless white sandy beaches. People are friendly and you can be assured of a warm welcome from the moment of your arrival. Easily reached by plane or ferry from Grenada, Carriacou offers a range of accommodation options. Perfect for a relaxing family holiday or a romantic getaway, Carriacou’s gentle climate and beautiful landscape make this island a true Caribbean paradise both above and below the surface. Diving in Carriacou The word Carriacou means "Land of Reefs" and, true to its name, Carriacou features world class diving for beginners and experienced divers alike. The island features over 20 dive sites and more are being explored on an ongoing basis. Carriacou’s dive sites will delight divers from all backgrounds, offering beautiful unspoilt reefs and stunning rock gardens as well as a number of artificial wrecks. Outstanding among these are the dive sites within the Sandy Island / Oyster Bay Marine Protected Area (SIOBMPA). The majority of these 15 dive sites can be reached within a 10 minute boat ride of Carriacou’s capital of Hillsborough. Notable dive sites are Sisters Rocks with its profusion of black coral and teeming aquatic life, Sharky’s Hideaway (so called for its sleeping nurse sharks), Whirlpool with its curtains of volcanic bubbles, and the wrecks of the large tugboats Westsider and Boris, which will delight wreck aficionados. Commonly observed aquatic wildlife includes Southern Stingrays, spotted eagle rays, nurse sharks, filefish, angelfish, 5 species of moray eels, scorpion fish, lobsters, queen triggerfish, black durgeon, turtles, conch, and barracuda, as well as huge shoals of blue and brown chromis, snappers, and creole wrasse. About Deefer Diving Deefer Diving is a 5 Star PADI resort with a strong customer focus. Owners Alex and Gary are dedicated to all things diving and the dive centre’s mission is to ensure that you have a fantastic diving holiday full of beautiful memories. The dive centre has excellent customer reviews and prides itself on its personal friendly service. The dive centre is located 10 meters from the beach in Hillsborough, a 10 minute taxi ride from the airport, and within a short walk of the ferry dock. What We Offer The dive centre offers 3 dives a day, with night diving an optional addition. We keep our dive group sizes down to 6 divers maximum, but can accommodate larger groups by arrangement. Discounts are given for dive packages. Full scuba equipment in a range of sizes is available for rental, and the dive centre also provides storage for guest equipment. Additionally Deefer Diving offers a range of PADI courses from Open Water up to Divemaster. All our course prices include full scuba equipment as well as 2 free fun dives per customer. We are happy to make local arrangements for airport transfers and accommodation. Breakfasts, lunches, snacks and drinks are available from the adjacent Deefer Diner as well as a number of other good local shops and eateries. All the best, Gary & Alex Deefer Diving logo (black).jpghttp://www.deeferdiving.com

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Hey Alekz

This sounds like a smashing place, and love the photies. Can you tell me how you get to Carriacou? I've never heard of the island and don't know really where it

Seamus