This Grenada Festival Lets You Dive, Learn, and Help Save the Ocean

You rise early in Grenada, where the sea is still silver and calm, and the scent of salt clings to the breeze. Wetsuit on, tank checked, mask fogged and cleared. You descend into another world—where coral blooms like wildflowers and sea turtles glide by like spirits. But this isn’t just a dive trip. It’s part of something bigger.

This October, the Grenada Dive and Conservation Festival returns, a full week of underwater immersion, marine education, and hands-on eco-action. From October 25 to 31, 2025, divers, students, conservationists, and ocean lovers will gather on Grenada and Carriacou not just to explore the reef—but to protect it.

A Festival Beneath the Surface

Now in its fourth year, the Dive and Conservation Festival isn’t about spectator tourism. It’s designed for participation. Every day brings guided dives to Grenada’s most iconic and biologically rich underwater sites — reefs alive with sponges and sea fans, sunken ships turned coral kingdoms, and the ever-evolving underwater sculpture parks that have made Grenada world-famous.

But the true signature of this festival is its balance between beauty and responsibility. With every fin stroke, divers are encouraged to practice sustainability — hovering instead of kneeling, photographing instead of touching, learning instead of consuming.

At the heart of the week is Conservation-Conversations, a speaker series featuring a mix of local dive shop owners, environmental experts, international researchers, and students. Expect talks on reef protection, ocean warming, invasive species, and community-driven marine stewardship. It’s a rare, open forum to ask hard questions, share knowledge, and plan real solutions.

Eco-Action With Local Impact

The festival also moves above the waterline. A community beach clean-up on the east coast. Educational nature days for school groups. A special dive to Carriacou’s brand-new underwater sculpture park, A World Adrift, a growing attraction with a deeply rooted message: the ocean is changing, and so must we.

There’s coral planting. Turtle tracking. Workshops that teach — not preach. Students are not just invited, they’re integrated. “We’re planting the seeds of stewardship now,” says Shanai St. Bernard of the Grenada Tourism Authority. “Because it’s their ocean, too.”

Where You Stay, How You Dive

Mount Cinnamon Beach and Wellness Resort is the official host hotel, anchoring the festival with a wellness-forward, eco-conscious setting on Grand Anse Beach. Other hotels across Grenada and Carriacou are offering discounted stays, and local dive shops are offering festival rates—making access to the underwater world as inclusive as it is impactful.

There’s something deeply personal about diving here during the festival. Every dive is paired with purpose. You meet locals who know the reefs by name. You swim past sculpture installations that stir conversation. You emerge from the sea with sand in your ears and something else—conviction.

A Caribbean Leader in Ocean Stewardship

Grenada isn’t just offering another festival; it’s shaping a model for the Caribbean. One where tourism supports conservation, where beauty and responsibility coexist, and where the visitor isn’t just a guest but a partner. It’s part of a broader approach to sustainability that has made Grenada a leader in the space. 

“It’s critical that sustainability is not just a theme but a foundation of our tourism approach,” said Stacey Liburd, Chief Executive Officer of the Grenada Tourism Authority. “The Dive and Conservation Festival reflects our commitment to developing eco-conscious experiences that both protect our natural assets and benefit the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Our marine spaces are not only beautiful, they are vital and it is our responsibility to preserve them for future generations.”

Where to Stay for the Dive Festival

True Blue Bay Boutique Resort
Set on the calm waters of True Blue Bay, this eco-conscious resort is one of the most dive-friendly places to stay in Grenada. It’s steps from Aquanauts Dive Center—making pre-dive mornings effortless—and its on-site amenities, like a yoga pavilion, tree-to-bar spa, and waterfront restaurant, make it easy to unwind after a day in the sea. Owned and run by a local family deeply involved in marine sustainability. If you’re here for the festival, this is where the conversation starts.

Laluna
Tucked into a private cove near Morne Rouge, Laluna feels like a whispered secret—lush, quiet, and wildly romantic. Italian-Caribbean in spirit, this hideaway blends barefoot luxury with wellness and design. It’s not a traditional dive resort, but it is the perfect sanctuary between excursions, with Balinese-inspired cottages, an open-air yoga shala, and a beachfront lounge where your only decision is whether to order prosecco or rum. It’s for those who want to feel the pulse of nature without giving up indulgence. Here’s more on why we love this hotel.

Radisson Grenada Beach Resort
Set on the widest stretch of Grand Anse Beach, the Radisson is ideal if you want to stay central, steps from dive shops, restaurants and the buzz of the coast. Rooms are comfortable and efficient, the grounds expansive, and the beach—always just a few strides away. For festival-goers seeking convenience and value, with easy access to both dive sites and town, it’s one of the best-positioned properties on the islan

Coyaba Beach Resort
Coyaba is classic Grenada: warm service, breezy rooms, and a beachfront location that invites both morning swims and sunset cocktails. It’s smaller and more intimate than its neighbors, with lush gardens and a quiet rhythm that suits the laid-back diver. Located right on Grand Anse, it’s an easy base for festival activities, with the bonus of feeling like you’re coming home at the end of every dive.