

Best for intermediate divers, 25-30m, boat entry, mild current.
The Grotto is a cave and cavern system located on the Grand Turk Wall. This site features a dramatic wall drop with depths ranging from 25 to 30 metres. Divers can explore the cavern sections, where Caribbean reef octopus, goldentail morays, and Caribbean spiny lobster are found in crevices. Nurse sharks are occasionally observed resting on the sand, while stoplight parrotfish, blue tang, and French grunt inhabit the shallower areas near the entrance. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suited for intermediate divers due to the overhead environment and potential for mild to strengthening currents.
21.48127, -71.53385
Watch for sharp coral and rocks when manoeuvring inside the cavern sections, so keep your buoyancy tight before entering. Current can pick up with little warning at this site, so confirm conditions with your boat operator before descending.
Dive sites are a 5 to 15 minute boat ride from the dive shop in Cockburn Town.
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar
Divers may encounter Caribbean reef octopus, nurse sharks, goldentail morays, stoplight parrotfish, blue tang, Caribbean spiny lobster, whiptail stingray, honeycomb cowfish, peacock flounder, Atlantic anemone, soldierfish, and French grunt.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers. It involves an overhead cave and cavern environment that requires appropriate training and strict depth control.
The site features depths between 25 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat dive located 150 metres from shore. A boat is required to reach the site.
The Grotto is a deep cave and wall site with depths starting at 25 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Hazards include sharks, sharp coral, and currents that can strengthen with little warning. Divers should maintain strict buoyancy and depth control.
Diving at The Grotto in Cockburn Harbour requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at The Grotto in Cockburn Harbour. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit The Grotto in Cockburn Harbour are January, February, and March. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
The Grotto in Cockburn Harbour typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at The Grotto in Cockburn Harbour typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.