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Feel The Rhythm Of Jamaica
From each morning’s glorious sunrise until the sea swallows the sun at night, Jamaica presents a magnificent palette of experiences, a kaleidoscope of colors and sounds that make the island the most precious jewel in the Caribbean. A land of unique culture, engaging activities, breathtaking landscapes, and a warm, welcoming people.

The beat of reggae. The searing smell of jerk over the fire. The swizzle of rum in your glass. No place on earth provides the range of attractions and the cultural diversity that can be found here. No place on earth feels like it. No place on earth shines like it. Jamaica, the home of rhythm and sway. Infor source by visitjamaica.com

Best time to dive?

The best time to dive in Jamaica is between June to September, where you will find diving conditions that are clear with calm waters and good visibility. Make sure to avoid the rainy season, which is October to May, as this sometimes is not the best time to dive in the island. And believe it or not, the period from June to September includes the beginning of the hurricane season. Normally it is possible to dive all year round, you just have to watch mother nature as it changes often. The water temperature in Jamaica ranges from:

78 to 85ºF (26 to 29ºC) in Summer – (April-October)
75 to 78ºF (24 to 26ºC) in the Winter – (November-March)
Although you can scuba dive all year round in Jamaica, visibility is best in the summer months (up to 125′) but can be limited to about 30′ in winter months.

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Best time to Dive?

The best time to dive in Jamaica is between June to September, where you will find diving conditions that are clear with calm waters and good visibility. Make sure to avoid the rainy season, which is October to May, as this sometimes is not the best time to dive in the island. And believe it or not, the period from June to September includes the beginning of the hurricane season. Normally it is possible to dive all year round, you just have to watch mother nature as it changes often. The water temperature in Jamaica ranges from:

78 to 85ºF (26 to 29ºC) in Summer – (April-October)
75 to 78ºF (24 to 26ºC) in the Winter – (November-March)
Although you can scuba dive all year round in Jamaica, visibility is best in the summer months (up to 125′) but can be limited to about 30′ in winter months.

Info Source scubadivejamaica.com

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Sea Life

Sponges, soft gorgonians, black coral, sea fans… and that’s not even touching the over 260 types of reef fish you’re likely to come across during a dive in Jamaica. Some of the rarities you may encounter include the four-eye butterflyfish and sharpnose puffer. You’ll also see parrot fish, sea slugs, green and spotted moray eels, mackerel, turtles, crabs, barracuda, eagle rays, and of course, the various hard and soft corals. Info source by beaches.com

Dive Sites

Jamaica has been growing in popularity as a dive destination over the years. For the most part though, the island is a scuba gem that remains relatively off the map, which means more room for you to explore the ocean depths uninterrupted. You’ll find the best dive sites across Jamaica in Negril, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. Two of the most popular are The Arches and The Caves, which feature remarkable rock structures – you can often even see rays and sharks. Beginners will love sites like Surprise Reef, where tropical fish and turtles glide through crystal clear waters!

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The Throne Room

The Throne Room is often described as the best dive site in Negril. It is highly rated because of the abundance of marine life that can be found there, as well as the unusual coral formations. During a dive here you may come across stingrays, black corals, eels, octopus, barracuda, yellow sponges, marine coral, snappers and sometimes dolphins and nurse sharks.

Frenchman Hole

In terms of the corals found at each site, Frenchman Hole is similar to the Throne Room. Frenchman Hole is also a dive site where you can sometimes spot moray eels, groupers, nurse sharks and hammerhead sharks. It’s not as popular as some of the other dive sites on the island, but it can be found near Orange River, and features a significant number of ledges along a sloping wall.

Widowmaker's Cave

The Widowmaker’s Cave is the most famous dive site in Montego Bay. Divers have the option of starting this dive from two different areas – from the top (via an opening in the reef at 35 ft), or from the bottom near the 80 ft mark. On this dive you can see things like black corals which cover the walls, various soft corals, parrot fish, barracuda and more.

SS Kathryn Wreck

The SS Kathryn Wreck is off the coast of Ocho Rios in Jamaica. The SS Kathryn was a 120 ft WWII mine-sweeper, and it was intentionally sunk in the 1950s for the purpose of creating an artificial reef. It has thrived over the years, and today you can find corals, sponges, and marine life of all kinds during a dive here. hile diving here you may come across sting rays, sergeant majors, lobsters, eels, sea snakes, hamlets, snappers, and sometimes nurse sharks. 

The Arches

The Arches and the Caves are incredible diving sites that feature outstanding rock structures; divers in these areas can sometimes see things like rays and sharks. The Caves are about 10 minutes away from shore and consist of two caverns connected by a narrow tunnel. The Arches ranges from 40 ft to 60 ft, with a noticeable drop-off at the 40 ft mark. The Arch here right alongside schools of purple and yellow fairy basslets.

Devil’s Reef

You can take a boat ride from Ocho Rios to get to the protected area where Devil’s Reef can be found. Here you’ll find an underwater ridge with prominent staghorn corals and black-ball sponges. you’ll also see things like lettuce sea slugs, vibrant corals, turtles, and maybe even moray eels or nurse sharks.

English Reef

English Reef is a lesser known diving site in Jamaica, which is popular with more experienced divers. This extensive reef spans along depths of 65ft up to 100ft, and it is perfect for those who want to dive a little deeper.

Maize Reef

Jamaica is a great place to learn to scuba dive, mainly because there are many reefs you can explore which aren’t excessively deep. Maize reef is one of these. This reef is fascinating because of the way divers can navigate in and out, and even around the reef for a wider perspective.

The Sunken City of Port Royal

Port Royal in Jamaica has quite a rich history. It was once considered the wickedest city in the world and was at one point run by pirates. Part of the colorful history of Port Royal involves an earthquake that caused two thirds of the city to sink into the sea in 1692. There are several shallow shipwrecks beneath the waters here, and plenty of reefs with lots to see.

Alligator Reef

The appeal of Alligator Reef is that it consists of multiple reefs in one. There are five distinct dive sites (sections) that are part of Alligator Reef, and they appeal to divers of different skill levels.

How to Arrive

There are many airlines to choose from when traveling to Jamaica.

Most offer direct flights to Montego Bay Sangster International Airport. 

The 2 main international airports in Jamaica are located in Kingston and Montego Bay.

Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) (Kingston)
Sangster International Airport (MBJ) (Montego Bay)

Info source by scubadivejamaica.com

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