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Wreckdive Carriacou, the Rose.

Wreck of the Rose at the southern side of Jack Iron Point.

Rose Wreck dive site.

Wreckdive Carriacou, the Rose.

The Rose is a wreck in Tyrell Bay.

  • Location Tyrell Bay at Jack Iron Point.
  • Depth of the dive site between 17 and 23 meters.
  • Visibility is good.

The Rose is a deep wreck on a sand patch surrounded by turtle grass.

This site is often frequented by Southern stingrays.
Lesser electric rays have been spotted here too!


The Rose is a 17 meter / 56 feet sailing boat which sunk on the 20th of April 2003 lying in 21 meters (70 feet) of water.

There are several other wrecks at Mabouya island, but the Rose is the easiest wreckdive on Carriacou.

The wreck is surrounded by stingrays and schools of fish, hiding place for groupers.

Sandy & sea grass bottom with torpedo rays, electrical rays, cushion sea stars.

See magnificent sea urchins, flying gurnards and head shield slugs.

Stingray at the dive spot whirlpool Mabouya Island Carriacou.

Whirlpool dive spot at Mabouya Island.

East of Mabouya Island is this calm dive spot called the Whirlpool.

Diving at Mabouya island.

Stingray at the dive spot whirlpool Mabouya Island Carriacou.Max. depth: 23m/75ft
Level: Easy and relaxed.

This dive site is ideal for beginning divers.
There is not a lot of current here at the whirlpool and many things to see.
Sandy patches and corals in many varieties.

Near Mabouya there are several other diving spots like the twin wrecks westsider and the boris.

Those diving spots are on the west side of Mabouya, where the currents are generally stronger then on this leeward side of the island.

Wreck in the Whirlpool dive spot east of Mabouya.

Wreck in the Whirlpool dive spot east of Mabouya.


The whirlpool is a gentle dive site with lots of stuff to see!

Bubbles from volcanic activity coming to the surface.
Reef with lobsters, moray eels, stingrays, critters.

Wreck in the whirlpool.
Here you find also a small tugboat in 24 meters (80 feet), which sunk 2001.

You still can go behind the wheel and steer your way underwater !
It is one of the safest wreckdives you can imagine.
And furthermore, the scenery at Mabouya underwater is astounding.

Carriacou wreckdiving at the Westsider.

Westsider wreck diving at Mabouya on Carriacou.

Wreck of the westsider at Mabouya Island.

Carriacou wreckdiving at the Westsider.

Wreckdive on Carriacou – the Westsider at Mabouya Island.

  • Depth around 30 meters.
  • For advanced divers.
  • Good visibility.

This wreck is in excellent condition.
Use one of the local dive instructors to go diving at these wrecks.

Fortunately it did not suffer any damage from hurricane Ivan!


The 30 metre long wreck of the Westsider near Mabouya was officially sunk on September 4th 2004.

The dive is only suitable for experienced divers and there can sometimes be a current.

A 30 meter / 100 feet tug boat which sunk on the 04th of September 2004 – lying in 29 meters (96 ft) of water.
Surrounded by schools of juvenile fish, barracudas, french / gray / queen angelfishes.

Only for the experienced diver! Spectacular Wreck-Diving.
Boris wreck diving at Mabouya Carriacou.

The Boris lies at 28 metres near Mabouya Island on Carriacou.

A safe and enjoyable wreck dive with already loads of marine flora and fauna.

See nurse sharks and lobster, queen angelfish, french angelfish.

At the wreck are barracudas, critters and more than average coral growth.
Definitely more than one expects in such a short time.

Westsider cabin, wreck diving at Mabouya island.

Westsider cabin, wreck diving at Mabouya island.

The twin wrecks at Mabouya on Video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKADxId5lio

Sunken tugboat the Boris, wreck diving at Mabouya.

Diving on Carriacou at the Boris wreck near Mabouya Island.

Wreck of the Boris – Mabouya.

Boris wreck diving at Mabouya Carriacou.

The Boris lies at 28 metres.

The Boris is one of many great dive sites around Carriacou and close to the wreck of the Westsider.

  • Length of the wrck: 30 m/ 100 ft
  • Depth of the site: 28 m/92 ft to keel, superstructure at 16m/52 ft.
  • Wreck in excellent condition due to its recent age.


The wreck is already dorned with corals and home to a great deal of snappers and French angelfish.

This long tugboat was sunk in September of 2007.
It is one of the most impressive divesites on Carriacou.

Wreckdiving can be very impressive.

This wreckdive is safe for exploring by all qualified divers.

Nevertheless, you should rely on recommendations by the local diving instructors.
If they feel that you are not capable there will not be a chance to get at the wreck anyway.

You can sometimes find a nurse shark or barracuda in the captain room.
Creole wrasses, jacks, and grey angels swirl all around.

Even more interesting is that the Boris Wreck is located only 100m away from another great wreck called the West Sider.

Nightdive at the Wreck.

Carriacou wreckdiving at the Westsider.

Wreckdive on Carriacou – the Westsider at Mabouya Island.

The wrecks at Mabouya.

Diving the Boris and Westsider wrecks at Mabouya, Carriacou.
Video by deefer diving.

Twin Tugs Boris and westsider.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKADxId5lio