This dive site, known as The Channel, located off the coast of Grenada, offers an exhilarating drift diving experience with a live drop-off. Divers are typically dropped directly into the current from a boat, allowing for a fast-paced journey along the reef. There is no specific history or story provided for this site, but its reputation as an adventure dive is well-established among local operators. Navigation is primarily a matter of enjoying the ride, as the strong current dictates the path.
The Channel is renowned for its vibrant marine life and active ecosystem. Divers can expect to encounter free-swimming and feeding nurse sharks, a highlight for many. Oceanic triggerfish are also commonly sighted. The site is particularly known for its abundance of large lionfish, making it a popular spot for lionfish hunting, an valuable conservation effort in the Caribbean.
The best time to visit The Channel aligns with Grenada's dry season, typically from January to May, when sea conditions are generally calmer, though strong currents are a constant feature of this site regardless of the season. Divers should be experienced in drift diving and comfortable with fast currents. While the average depth is manageable at 9 meters, the maximum depth reaches 19 meters. This site offers excellent opportunities for wide-angle photography due to the larger marine life encounters, but macro photographers might find the speed challenging.
