Scuba diving locations in Saint Kitts and Nevis:

When to scuba dive in Saint Kitts and Nevis:

The water is warm all year, but there may be hurricanes between July and October.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Saint Kitts and Nevis:

• The Wreck Of The River Taw is a 144ft freighter that sank in 1985, and was upright on the bottom until 1989 when Hurricane Hugo severed the wreck in two.
• Black Coral Reef has rare black corals.
• The Wreck Of The M. V. Talata is an old freighter that rests on a reef totally upright and hosts schools of Squirrelfish and yellow tail snapper.

The best spots to snorkel in Saint Kitts and Nevis:

Fun scuba facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
• Population: is about 51,000 (2005)
• Time Zone: (GMT-4)
• Main languages spoken: English ## Diveable overseas territories:

Kittian and Nevisian diving federations:

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

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