Scuba diving in the Caribbean
10 dive regions in the Caribbean, each scored month by month for marine life, coral health, visibility, water temperature, currents and weather. Taken together, the diving here is at its best in November–August, but every region has its own season, so check the grid below before you book.
Countries: Caribbean Netherlands · Mexico
Best time to dive in the Caribbean, region by region
Sorted by each region's best month
| Nov2026 | Dec | Jan2027 | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belize Barrier Reef & AtollsBelize | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 7.5 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Jardines de la ReinaCuba | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| CozumelMexico | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Isla Mujeres & CancúnMexico | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.3 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Saba & St KittsCaribbean Netherlands | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| BonaireCaribbean Netherlands | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Cayman IslandsCayman Islands | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Roatán & Bay IslandsHonduras | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| CuraçaoCuraçao | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| British Virgin IslandsBritish Virgin Islands | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.7 |
Overall score out of 10 with balanced priorities, from the current forecast.
Dive regions in the Caribbean
Peak season: April–May · Intermediate · Liveaboard, Day boat, Resort
Known for whale shark, caribbean reef shark, snapper spawning aggregations
Peak season: year-round · Beginner · Liveaboard, Resort
Known for silky shark, caribbean reef shark, american crocodile, goliath grouper
- CozumelMexico
Peak season: November–April · Intermediate · Day boat, Resort
Known for spotted eagle ray, bull shark, splendid toadfish, turtles
- Isla Mujeres & CancúnMexico
Peak season: June–August · Beginner · Day boat
Known for whale shark, spotted eagle ray, turtles
- Saba & St KittsCaribbean Netherlands
Peak season: December–June · Intermediate · Liveaboard, Day boat, Resort
Known for caribbean reef shark, hawksbill turtle, humpback whale, frogfish, seahorse
- BonaireCaribbean Netherlands
Peak season: year-round · Beginner · Shore, Day boat, Resort
- Cayman IslandsCayman Islands
Peak season: year-round · Beginner · Resort, Day boat, Shore
Known for southern stingray, nassau grouper, turtles, reef sharks
- Roatán & Bay IslandsHonduras
Peak season: December–August · Beginner · Shore, Day boat, Resort
Known for hawksbill turtle, caribbean reef shark, seahorses
- CuraçaoCuraçao
Peak season: year-round · Beginner · Shore, Day boat, Resort
Known for turtles, seahorses, coral spawning
- British Virgin IslandsBritish Virgin Islands
Peak season: November–July · Beginner · Day boat, Liveaboard, Resort
Known for hawksbill turtle, eagle ray, nurse shark, tarpon