This dive site, known as Red Bouy, serves as the Deepwater entry channel to the port of Grenada. Diving here is restricted to outside of cruise ship season, suggesting potential strong currents or heavy boat traffic during peak times. The site features a reef top at 8 meters (25 feet) before dropping into a channel that reaches depths of 30 meters (100 feet), though the stated maximum dive depth is 21 meters. Divers can navigate along the channel wall, exploring old anchors scattered along its edge, hinting at the area's maritime history. A unique historical element includes the possibility of finding old Bakelite telephones, remnants of past disposals.
The reef top is vibrant, covered in various types of hard and soft corals and sponges, hosting an abundance of "usual subjects" of reef fish and invertebrates. Along the channel wall, divers can spot lobsters nestled in crevices and observe barracuda patrolling the deeper waters. The site also offers opportunities to encounter other common reef inhabitants indigenous to the Caribbean.
The best time to visit the Red Bouy dive site is specifically outside of the cruise ship season to ensure safety and an enjoyable experience. Divers should be aware of potential currents, especially within the channel, and adjust their dive plan accordingly. This site is suitable for both scuba divers of all levels, with its shallow reef and deeper wall sections, and for freedivers due to its accessible shallow areas and deeper drop-offs. Keep an eye out for the intriguing old telephones as a special discovery.
