Official Carriacou overview for clear-water and uncrowded dive context.
Grenada · Carriacou (Tyrrel Bay)
The Channel - Grenada is a fast drift dive for experienced divers.
The Channel - Grenada is a fast drift dive for experienced divers.
Boat drop, strong current, and pickup timing are easiest with a Carriacou operator.
The Channel - Grenada is a boat-access drift dive with a live drop-off and strong current, best for experienced divers who are comfortable moving quickly with the reef. The draw is the action rather than a leisurely reef cruise: nurse sharks, oceanic triggerfish, and lionfish are the big names here, and it is a strong lionfish-hunting site.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use experienced drift procedures, keep a tight buddy check, and plan pickup timing before the drop.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and strong current make this an experienced-dive site.
Legal Notes
Confirm current local marine rules and operator guidance before lionfish handling or harvest.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for experienced scuba divers who are comfortable with fast drift conditions, boat entry, and a quick reef profile.
Freediving
Not a good freedive target. The fast drift and boat drop make it a scuba-focused site for divers who are comfortable in current.
Snorkeling
Not recommended for casual snorkeling because the site is current-driven and boat-dropped.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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Official Carriacou overview for clear-water and uncrowded dive context.

Sheltered Grenada bay with sand channels and a reef slope.

Boat-accessed Moliniere Bay art reef with marine life.