Explore Grande Island

Grande Island, nestled just west of the Mormugao peninsula in India, offers an exceptional diving experience that captivates both novice and seasoned divers. The island's underwater world is a vibrant tapestry of life, featuring an array of marine creatures such as colorful corals, bustling schools of fish, and fascinating crustaceans. Diving here is accessible year-round, but the period from March to November offers the most favorable conditions. The island's diverse dive sites, including reefs, walls, and wrecks, provide a variety of environments to explore, ensuring every dive is unique and thrilling.

One of the most intriguing sites is Suzy's Wreck, a British ship that met its watery fate in the 1930s. Now, it serves as a thriving underwater ecosystem, teeming with mussels, fish, and corals that have colonized the wreck over decades. Whether you choose to dive from the shore, embark on a boat dive, or join a liveaboard adventure, Grande Island's waters promise exhilarating encounters and unforgettable memories. This destination stands out not just for its natural beauty but also for its ability to offer divers an intimate glimpse into the vibrant marine life that calls the Indian Ocean home.

Top Dive Sites Map

★★★★☆ S.S Rita/Suzys Wreck

This site is great for any one from beginners to advanced divers. It starts from a shallow depth of just 2 meters and goes down to a depth of 12 meters. A lot of wholes and windows along the side of the wreck make for great spots to look in and enjoy the fish life that have occupied this incredible dive site.

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★★★★☆ Umma Gumma

A line of rocks going from east to west with a small wall from the surface to 12 meters depth max on the south side. The north side is a gentle slope strewn with big boulders from the surface to about 8 meters. This site is prone to currents going north to south or south to north.

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★★★★☆ Sail Rock, India

A rarely dived site located south of St. George’s Island. A point of rock, in the shape of a sail, breaking the surface . A slightly exposed site, but great marine life.

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★★★★☆ Double Boiler

Steel hulled steamship. Depth range 15 to 19 m. Explore the bow with anchors, boilers, pistons and propeller shaft on the mid section, and the stern section with the propeller and steering gear.

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★★★★☆ Davy Jones Locker

On the south side of St. George’s Island. Stern section of steel hulled wreck. Depth range 12 to 16 m. Lots of fish. For experienced divers. Can have strong currents and low visibility.

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Scubapro

★★★★☆ Lobster Avenue

On the South side of St. George’s Island. Coral Reef and Rocky pinnacle. Depth 8 to 14m.

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★★★★☆ Turbo Tunnel

A nice rock canyon to swim through. Depth 8 m. Steep rock sides covered with orange sponge and whip corals. Fun to swim through when there is a slight surge.

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Aqualung

★★★★☆ Freddies Nook

This dive site is toward the island from Suzy’s Wreck. It is a rocky reef with encrusting coral. Depth 8 to 12 m. Ideal sheltered site with sandy bottom for courses and intro dives.

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★★★★☆ Coral Garden

A lovely shallow coral reef off the eastern part of Grande Island. Perfect for beginner divers and those getting back into the water after a while.

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★★★★☆ Shelter Cove

Used for open water courses. Depth range 3m to 12 m. Sandy bay with a small swim-through going to Coral Garden. Plate and whip coral as you go deeper.

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★★★★☆ The Jetty

This dive site is located north of St. George’s Island. Ruins of an old jetty. Depth range 4 to 10 m. The broken jetty is a nursery for baby fish. Ideal site for Intro dives.Sandy bottom, with patches of rocks with encrusting coral. Many sea cucumbers and shrimp gobies. Lots of fish around the jetty.

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★★★★☆ Secret Reef

This dive site is located on the northern side of the smaller St. George’s Island. It consists of a wall of boulders ending in sand. Depth Range is 6 to 12 m.

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★★★★☆ Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks

Located toward the north of the gap between St. George’s and Grande Island, this dive site is a rocky reef with an large area of Plate coral. Depth range 5 to 13 m. Easy dive site to explore the coral reef. Ideal for intro dives and students.

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Mares, Janez Kranjc

★★★★☆ Bounty Bay

Fingers of rocks extending North from Grande Island. Gravel, sand and rocks make up the bottom. Can be tricky to dive when winds from the north make it surgy. Otherwise a very pleasent and easy dive with varying topography.

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Diving in Grande Island

Grande Island, located off the coast of Goa, India, offers a captivating array of dive sites ideal for both novice and experienced divers. One of the standout attractions is the Suzy's Wreck, a sunken WWII vessel that provides a thrilling experience with its vibrant coral growth and diverse marine life. This wreck dive is a must-see for those interested in history and the underwater world.

For those who prefer shore diving, Grande Island doesn’t disappoint. The island offers easy access to shallow reefs teeming with colorful fish and soft corals, perfect for a leisurely exploration. Night dives here reveal a different side of the underwater realm, where nocturnal creatures come to life. Dive operators in the area offer a mix of shore and liveaboard options, allowing divers to tailor their adventure to personal preferences and experience levels.

The best Months to dive in Grande Island

Grande Island offers diving opportunities throughout the year, with varying conditions based on the seasons. From November to February, water temperatures range from 27°C–29°C/81°F–84°F, providing warm and comfortable diving conditions. During this period, visibility is typically excellent, reaching up to 20 meters/66 feet, making it ideal for exploring the vibrant marine life. From March to June, the waters warm slightly, ranging from 28°C–30°C/82°F–86°F. However, this season may see reduced visibility due to increased plankton, and occasional strong currents can affect dive plans. The monsoon season, from July to October, often brings heavy rains and strong winds, impacting diving conditions and reducing visibility further. While diving is possible year-round, the best conditions are usually from November to February, when divers can enjoy the clearest waters and calm seas.

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