Nevis · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Reef
Pelican Cove
Pelicans diving into clouds of minnows
Pelican Cove is a sheltered inlet between 3 and 12 m (10 to 40 ft). In the right season it fills with minnows thick enough to block the view, and pelicans plunge in from above to feed on the bait fish.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Nevis and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive stays in the shallow, sheltered water of the inlet, from 3 m (10 ft) down to 12 m (40 ft). At the right time of year swarms of minnows close in around divers, and pelicans dive-bomb the bait fish from the surface.
Marine life and season
- Reef fish swarms
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good |
Season follows Nevis: Diving runs all year; hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the highest chance of a severe storm from August to November.
Sources
- Dive Sites - Dive Nevis St. Kitts — Dive Nevis
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