Independent dive directory listing Grass Cay with nearby dive shops and site proximity.
Shallow Caribbean reef at Grass Cay.
A local St Thomas dive center is the simplest way to manage the boat, timing, and current window.
Shallow Caribbean reef at Grass Cay, with coral heads, a sloping reef, and sand-flat mounds that make it a good fit for easy exploration and training dives.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
The shallow reef is easy to explore, while the full profile reaches roughly 40m on the deeper side.
Best Season
Year-round, with the calmest water usually in the more settled months.
Typical Conditions
Shallow Caribbean reef with coral heads, a sloping bottom, and a gentle-drift profile that suits training and easy reef exploration.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat it as a shallow reef with a drift component. Keep buoyancy light over the coral heads and stay conservative if the current starts to run.
Access Restrictions
Boat timing and current windows matter more than the short distance from the dive base, so a local operator is the easiest path.
Legal Notes
Use normal USVI coastal rules and local operator guidance for the day.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Beginner-friendly reef dive with coral heads, a sloping bottom, and enough current to reward clean buoyancy.
Freediving
Approachable for relaxed freediving on calm days, but the drift element makes it more of a guided scuba target.
Snorkeling
Good for snorkeling on calm days, especially over the coral heads and sand-flat mounds.
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
Independent dive directory listing Grass Cay with nearby dive shops and site proximity.
Independent USVI site guide that calls Grass Cay ideal for night dives with octopus, lobsters, and crabs.
Local Red Hook dive-center page used for the nearby St Thomas dive base and excursion logistics.
Independent forum report describing easy, shallower dives off Grass Cay, including a long drift dive.
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