Since these threads can serve as resources for others considering trips, I dug just a little deeper. Bryan Cunningham wrote up an article in a thread,
The lesser known and un-explored diving around Antigua. Of course, that's not the mainstream diving there, and I don't know what you need to do to get to it, but his write-up should be of interest.
Just over a year ago, a thread was posted,
Diving in Antigua, discussing the opening of a new operator.
In
Sandals resort next June. Going to dive some. Antigua or Grenada? there was some debate about the quality of diving in Antigua. Bryan Cunningham in Post #12 noted:
"To comment on a few of the comments and answer your question. Sandals is a poor choice for divers. I used to run a dive shop in Antigua, moved up to Canada, and am now moving back to Antigua. Diving in Antigua can suk, or be really really good. Depends on who you dive with. Sandals? Diving will be poor. The resort is simply on the wrong side of the island. The best diving is the South West. Anyone who says diving on Antigua suks....Have you done, Sunken Rock? Red Rocks? Rendevoux Bay? If not, you went with the wrong operator. If anyone wants to come to Antigua and get the best of the island, contact me. I spent 6 years here, and of the 32 islands in the Caribbean that I have been to, its in my top 5."
Richard.
P.S.: I realized I'd posted more info. links for St. Lucia, and figured I owed the Antigua scene a little more attention. I have no dog in the St. Lucia vs. Antigua fight. I don't get the sense either is a primary scuba diving destination, but while you're there, there's good diving to be had. Wherever you go, post us a trip report & let us know what you thought.