Dive Sites in the Caribbean
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Dive Sites in the Caribbean

Warm, clear water, legendary wrecks and reef sharks around every corner. We'll help you discover the Caribbean dive that feels like it was made just for you.

Diving in the Caribbean

The Caribbean covers 9 diving countries and 627 mapped dive sites, from easy reef dives to demanding current and wall diving. Below you find the best dive sites of the region, their conditions, seasons and marine life, plus the countries and liveaboard routes that reach them. Use it to plan when to go, which area suits your level and which boat gets you there.

Countries

Diving countries in the Caribbean region

The Caribbean spans several diving countries, each with its own liveaboard routes and signature sites. Click a country to see every dive site we cover there and the boats that visit them.

75 dive sites
Mexico
72 dive sites
Honduras
60 dive sites
Cuba
53 dive sites
Bahamas
40 dive sites
Dominican Republic
35 dive sites
Cayman Islands
26 dive sites
Turks & Caicos
25 dive sites
Belize
14 dive sites
St. Maarten

Dive by type

Dive sites by type

Wrecks, walls, drift dives, caves and pinnacles in the Caribbean — filter by the kind of diving you prefer. Each type links to a dedicated theme page with the best sites worldwide.

Reef diving304 dive sites
Reef diving
Wall diving120 dive sites
Wall diving
Drift diving49 dive sites
Drift diving
Cave diving31 dive sites
Cave diving
Wreck diving28 dive sites
Wreck diving
Pinnacle diving6 dive sites
Pinnacle diving
Channel diving3 dive sites
Channel diving
Cenote diving2 dive sites
Cenote diving

Marine life

Marine life highlights

The animals that make diving in the Caribbean worth it: sharks, rays, turtles, pelagics and macro highlights logged on these sites. Choose a species to find the dive sites and liveaboards where you are most likely to see it.

154 dive sites
Parrotfish
149 dive sites
Barracuda
147 dive sites
Eagle Ray
137 dive sites
Nurse Shark
135 dive sites
Moray Eel
117 dive sites
Snapper
99 dive sites
Caribbean Reef Shark
99 dive sites
Hawksbill Turtle
94 dive sites
Green Turtle
83 dive sites
Angelfish
66 dive sites
Coral
63 dive sites
Stingray

Explore the sites

Dive sites in the Caribbean

Explore 627 dive sites in the Caribbean, from legendary wall dives and drift dives to coral gardens, wrecks and shark cleaning stations. Every site shows depth, current, access, marine life and the liveaboard itineraries that visit it, so you can compare and book the trip that matches your experience level.

627 dive sites

Grand Cayman Wall

Cayman Islands

The Grand Cayman Wall stands out as one of the world's premier wall diving destinations, encompassing numerous sites around the island.

Suitable for
Intermediate
Current
Moderate
Access
Dayboat
Depth
12–35 m
Theme
Wall / Reef

Great Blue Hole

Belize

The Great Blue Hole, a globally renowned marine sinkhole, lies approximately 70 km offshore from Ambergris Caye, situated within the Lighthouse Reef Atoll in Belize.

Suitable for
Advanced
Current
Strong
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
10–40 m
Theme
Cave & cavern / Wall

Mary's Place

Honduras

Mary's Place is a legendary dive site situated on the southeast side of Roatán, Honduras, renowned for its dramatic topography.

Suitable for
Advanced
Current
Moderate
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
10–40 m
Theme
Drift / Reef

Shark Hotel

Turks & Caicos

Shark Hotel is a distinguished dive site located off Northwest Point, Providenciales, in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Suitable for
Intermediate
Current
Strong
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
12–40 m
Theme
Wall

Conditions & practicalities

Diving in the Caribbean: seasons, conditions and logistics

627 dive sites in the Caribbean — here is what the season data says about the best months, water temperature, visibility and currents, plus how divers usually get there and which fees to budget for.

Best months
Dec–May
Water temperature
24–30 °C
Visibility
15–45 m
Currents
Mild — Most reefs can be dived without drift skills; water only picks up around channels and exposed corners. Newly certified divers with decent buoyancy are comfortable here.
Getting there
Most divers fly into the nearest international airport and continue by transfer or domestic flight to the departure port; liveaboards usually leave the evening before day one.
Permits & fees
Marine park fees, port taxes and nitrox are rarely included in the trip price — budget a few hundred dollars extra and check the visa rules before booking.

FAQ

Diving in the Caribbean: your questions

When is the best time to dive in the Caribbean?
The season data for in the Caribbean rates Dec–May as the strongest window, with water around 24–30 °C. Outside those months diving is still possible at many sites, but expect more wind, plankton or reduced boat schedules.
How good is the visibility in the Caribbean?
Visibility in the Caribbean typically runs 15–45 m, best during the dry, low-plankton months. Plankton-rich weeks cut it back — which is exactly when the big filter feeders show up.
How strong are the currents and which level do I need in the Caribbean?
Currents in the Caribbean are typically Mild. Sheltered reefs suit newly certified divers, while channels, pinnacles and drift sites are the ones that ask for experience, good buoyancy and often a reef hook.
Do I need a liveaboard to dive in the Caribbean?
About 15% of the dive sites in the Caribbean are only reachable by liveaboard. The rest can be dived from land-based centres, so day boats and a liveaboard leg combine well on longer trips.
How many dive sites are there in the Caribbean and where are they?
We list 627 dive sites in the Caribbean, with Mexico holding the largest share. Every entry links to its own page with depths, level, marine life and the liveaboards that visit it.
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