

Best for advanced divers, 9-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Deep Blue is a technical dive site located off Carriacou, featuring a combination of reef, wall, and drift terrain. The site ranges from 9 to 40 metres in depth, with an average of 20 metres. Strong currents are a defining characteristic, necessitating boat access and careful coordination with the crew for pick-up. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. Due to the significant depth and current, this site is suited for advanced divers. Divers must plan decompression profiles and manage risks associated with nitrogen narcosis and strong water movement. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, ranging from 27C to 29C.
12.47720, -61.51000
Brief your boat crew on your planned drift direction before descending, as the current can move you considerably further than expected at this site. Confirm local decompression gas availability and surface marker buoy protocols before the dive, since facilities are not guaranteed on site.
Most diving is conducted from boats.
Recorded at this site
Depth
9-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Strong
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents, significant depth, and technical nature of the drift dives.
The site ranges from 9 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Deep Blue is a boat-only dive site. Divers must coordinate their drift direction and pick-up point with the boat crew before descending.
The main hazards include strong currents, the risk of nitrogen narcosis, and the requirement for decompression planning due to the depth.
Diving at Deep Blue, Carriacou in Hillsborough requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Deep Blue, Carriacou in Hillsborough. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Deep Blue, Carriacou in Hillsborough can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Deep Blue, Carriacou in Hillsborough typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.