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Point Cistern, Carriacou
Shallow Carriacou macro site with easy shore access
Scuba DivingSnorkelingShoreBeginner3m - 18m
Reef
Beginner-friendly Carriacou shore dive between Paradise Beach and Tyrell Bay, with a shallow reef, macro critters and calm-top snorkel potential.
About Point Cistern, Carriacou
Point Cistern, Carriacou is a shallow shore-access macro site between Paradise Beach and Tyrell Bay, built around volcanic boulders, cliffs and a healthy reef cap. It is a strong small-life dive, with stingrays, octopus, lobsters, shrimps and nudibranchs hiding in the rocks and a calm enough top for beginners when the sea is settled. It suits slow, careful diving and photographers who want detail rather than big-water drama.
Safety & Access
Safety Notes
Stay near the site if you want the lightest current, and keep the dive slow over the shallow top. The site is best when the sea is settled.
Access Restrictions
Best approached from the Paradise Beach / Tyrell Bay side in calm conditions; the site is simplest when you stay close to Point Cistern itself.
Legal Notes
No special permit is known; follow local marine-area rules and any local access guidance.
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Local Intel For Point Cistern, Carriacou
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed shallow scuba site for macro photographers and newer divers who are comfortable moving slowly.
Freediving
Only the shallowest water near shore is workable; snorkelling is usually a better fit than freediving.
Snorkeling
The shallower close-to-shore sections can work well for snorkelling on calm days.
Wildlife at Point Cistern, Carriacou
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Point Cistern, Carriacou
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility16m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities
CurrentLight current
