Scuba Diving in St. Kitts and Nevis offers a relaxed, unspoiled, and truly enjoyable experience, reflecting the laid-back lifestyle of the islands. The best dives range from 40 to 70 ft (12 to 24 m), making them perfect for recreational diversof all levels.
The islands are home to vibrant soft coral reefs in excellent condition, along with abundant marine life, including sea turtles, southern stingrays, moray eels, Caribbean lobsters, reef sharks, and a wide variety of tropical fish. Divers can explore reefs that span 40 ft to maximum recreational depth, as well as three large shipwrecks and several smaller ones, offering exciting wreck dives for beginners and advanced divers alike.
Protected from the northeast winds, the Caribbean side of St. Kitts and Nevis enjoys calm waters year-round, ensuring ideal conditions for scuba diving in the Caribbean anytime.
How to Reach St. Kitts and Nevis
You can fly directly to St. Kitts International Airport from major cities like Miami (daily), New York, Charlotte, London, and Toronto. Local Caribbean airlines also connect St. Kitts to Puerto Rico and other nearby islands. A ferry service links St. Kitts with Statia, Saba, and St. Martin.
For Nevis, most visitors fly into St. Kitts and take the short ferry ride to the island, as Nevis has only a small local airport. This makes travel between the islands easy and convenient for tourists.
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