Jamaica Diving Info – Dive Sites & Boat Operators
A great island in the Caribbean for scuba diving, Jamaica offers over a hundred dive sites around the island. The island features a narrow fringing coral shelf close to shore along most of the north coast, as well as a number of wide reefs off the south coast. Jamaica diving is also available at more remote locations south of the island at the Pedro Cays and the Morant Cays, as well as the Formigas Banks to the north-east of the island. In an effort to improve the health of Jamaica’s reefs and sea life, Marine Parks have been established at Montego Bay and Negril.
There’s something for divers of all skills and interests to enjoy in Jamaica – There’s reefs, wrecks and walls, even underwater caves to explore. You’re sure to see a wide variety of colourful coral, fish and more. If you’ve always wanted to try scuba diving, Jamaica is a great place to get started as there are dive schools and hotels on the island who offer PADI (and other) certification. Leave the hustle and bustle behind and journey to an amazing underwater world that you just can’t experience on land!
For more on Jamaica diving, click on the highlighted links below for a detailed list of dive sites and boat/tour Operators by Region…
The best Jamaica diving and Boat/Tour Operators include:
Jamaica diving near Negril – There are over 20 dive sites in the area, featuring the calmest waters around Jamaica. Enjoy great visibility in the Negril Marine Park, where you can explore reefs, wrecks (an airplane and a ship), a wall and a cave.
Jamaica diving near Montego Bay – There are over a dozen dive sites in the vicinity of the Montego Bay Marine Park, featuring vibrant reefs, walls, caves as well as a shipwreck
Jamaica diving near Runaway Bay / Discovery Bay – There are more than a handful of dive sites in the area, featuring a colourful reef along with walls and wrecks (ship and airplanes)
Jamaica diving near Ocho Rios – There are close to two dozen sites in the area, featuring plenty of reefs and walls close to shore, with a diversity of marine life, as well as a shallow shipwreck to explore
Jamaica Diving near Port Antonio – There are about a dozen sites in the area, including a number of deep reefs/walls for advanced divers
Jamaica Diving near Kingston – There are over a half dozen sites in the area, including a wall and many shipwrecks
Jamaica diving near Treasure Beach – There are over a dozen sites off the south coast, including a number of reefs, many for advanced divers
While you’re in the water, also check out Jamaica Snorkeling
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