Scuba West Indies

Scuba West Indies is situated in the heart of the Calabash Hotel in Lance aux Epines, Grenada. This PADI 5 Star dive centre provides a professional base for divers looking to explore the varied marine environments of the island, from vibrant reef flats to historic wrecks.

The centre operates morning and afternoon dive schedules every day, ensuring you can tailor your diving to your itinerary. Whether you are looking for a single exploration dive or a series of outings, the team focuses on small groups and personalised service to ensure a high standard of safety and enjoyment.

The team is composed of experienced instructors and divemasters who are proficient in both English and French. This bilingual capability makes the centre accessible to a wide range of international divers.

Safety is a central pillar of their operations, with a strict ratio of one guide for every three divers. This ensures close supervision during your dives, whether you are a novice on your first Discover Scuba Diving experience or a professional trainee working towards your Divemaster certification.

For those interested in technical skills or specialised training, the centre offers a comprehensive curriculum. This includes everything from Peak Performance Buoyancy to specialized specialties like Wreck Diver and Deep Diver.

Scuba West Indies offers a complete range of PADI training programmes. Beginners can start with Discover Scuba Diving or the Bubblemaker programme for children, progressing through to Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver certifications.

For those looking to advance their skills or career, the centre provides Rescue Diver, Divemaster, and various specialty courses. These include Nitrox, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Night Diver, and Peak Performance Buoyancy, as well as the Underwater Naturalist course.

The centre's primary vessel is the Gorgonia, a 9-metre pirogue specifically designed for navigating the Caribbean Sea. It has a maximum capacity of 10 divers, maintaining the intimate atmosphere the centre is known for.

On board the Gorgonia, you will find refreshments and essential safety equipment, including a first aid kit, oxygen kit, VHF, and GPS. The boat is used for morning and afternoon trips, covering a variety of sites ranging from 10 to 45 minutes away by boat.

For divers who prefer not to carry their own kit, a full range of equipment is available for hire, including BCDs, regulators, masks, fins, and torches for night diving.

The centre also provides on-site equipment servicing to keep your gear in top condition, including regulator servicing, BCD service, visual inspections of cylinders, and battery changes for dive computers.

The reefs around Grenada are home to a variety of regular residents, including hawksbill turtles and boxfish. At Glover Island, you may also encounter eagle rays patrolling the area.

The underwater scenery is defined by healthy corals and vibrant reef structures. These habitats provide the necessary foundation for the diverse fish populations that frequent the local sites.

Macro life enthusiasts will find plenty to observe among the crevices and reef structures, though specific species sightings depend on the individual site and conditions.

The centre operates daily morning and afternoon dive schedules, allowing for flexibility in planning. Most dive sites are located within a short boat journey of 10 to 45 minutes from the private jetty at the Calabash Hotel.