Mustique Island ( St Vincent and the Grenadines) - How's the diving?

[jpecht]

I'm going to have the opportunity to stay on Mustique for a week in August, and I wanted to know if anyone has had any experience with the diving there. There is apparently a dive shop, but I can't find much info on the quality of diving off Mustique. If it's pretty good I'm going to plan on a few days of diving at least, if not...I may leave my scuba gear behind.

 

[jdcpa]

I have not been there, but it is real close to St Vincent, and the diving is great on St Vincent.

Given the chance, I would go for it.

Let us know how it goes.

 

[1erCRU]

It's been a few years since we've sailed that way, but there is good diving there, especially if the conditions are calm. There are numerous reefs and islets on the exposed (and deep) north and east sides. You might see anything coming in from the deep. August can be very calm at times, so those sites will be easier to get to.

 

[jpecht]

Thanks - looks like I'll be lugging my gear with me then

 

[jpecht]

I got back in early September. Overall, I thought it was "fine" diving, nothing too remarkable. The viz was moderate for the Caribbean, not too much in the way of vibrant color. I did see over three dives: lots of hawksbill turtles, a nurse shark, eels, and a couple spotted rays. I'd dive there again (if I'm lucky enough to go to the island again), but I wouldn't go just for diving alone, I've been to a lot of better dive locations.