Tourism page with Car Pile / Car Park Wreck depth and experienced-diver guidance.
Boat-accessed deep artificial reef in Grenada's Moliniere Bay area.
Boat-accessed deep artificial reef in Grenada's Moliniere Bay area.
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Car Pile - Grenada is a boat-accessed artificial reef in the Moliniere Bay Marine Protected Area, built from abandoned cars and tyres on a sandy slope. It is a deep, advanced wreck dive with a deliberately unusual layout, relatively light traffic, and a profile that rewards disciplined gas management, clear buddy coordination, and calm, well-briefed boat planning.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
24m - 42m
Depth Note
Deep artificial reef on a sandy slope, with reported ranges in the mid-20s to low-40s metres.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer windows when weather is settled.
Typical Conditions
Warm Caribbean water, generally good visibility, and a deep profile that makes the site best on calm days.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat it as an advanced dive. Use disciplined gas management, solid buoyancy, and a clear pickup plan because depth is the main constraint.
Access Restrictions
The site’s proximity to a marine protected area is noted and it is described as not a “normal” site.
Legal Notes
Follow marine-park rules and dive with a local operator or charter that knows the site.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A controlled boat dive with disciplined gas management is the best fit; the site rewards experienced divers who keep the briefing tight.
Freediving
Not a good freedive target; the depth makes scuba the sensible option.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkeling. This site is meant for scuba divers comfortable at depth.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Tourism page with Car Pile / Car Park Wreck depth and experienced-diver guidance.
Operator dive-site page describing the advanced artificial reef and its marine life.
Government compendium confirming the Moliniere/Beausejour marine protected area context.
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