

Best for intermediate divers, 5-12m, boat entry, moderate current.
Lime Kiln is a drift dive site located 800 metres offshore, featuring a reef structure at depths between 5 and 12 metres. The site is suited for intermediate divers due to moderate currents and sharp coral formations that require careful buoyancy control. Visibility is variable, and boat access is required for all dives. The site is also suitable for night diving, allowing for observation of nocturnal activity. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, frogfish, nurse sharks, spotted scorpionfish, flying gurnards, green morays, great barracuda, chain morays, spotted morays, French angelfish, Brazilian reef octopuses, rock beauty, ornate pipefish, and snake eels.
12.44880, -61.49750
Current can run stronger than expected, so confirm conditions with the boat operator before descending and agree on a drift pickup plan. Watch your positioning around the reef edges as the coral and rock are sharp and surge from the current can push you unexpectedly close.
It is close to the shore.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-12m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, frogfish, nurse sharks, spotted scorpionfish, flying gurnards, various moray eels, French angelfish, and Brazilian reef octopuses.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents and sharp coral structures that require good buoyancy control.
The site ranges from 5 to 12 metres in depth, with an average depth of 9 metres.
This is a boat dive located 800 metres from shore; a boat is required to access the site.
While the site is primarily a drift dive, it is listed for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at Lime Kiln, Carriacou in Hillsborough requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Lime Kiln, Carriacou in Hillsborough. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Lime Kiln, Carriacou in Hillsborough. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.