St. Kitts · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Reef
Brimstone Reef
Coral formations sloping from 15 m (50 ft) to 40 m (130 ft)
Brimstone Reef is one of the most popular dive sites off St. Kitts, a few minutes from the harbour, with coral formations, sponges and plants and good visibility most of the time. The reef top lies at 15–18 m (50–60 ft) and the slope below it reaches 40 m (130 ft), so divers of different experience can each pick a depth that suits them.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows St. Kitts and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive begins on the top of the reef at 15–18 m (50–60 ft), then follows the slope down toward 40 m (130 ft) in a usually mild current. Schools of creole wrasse and horse-eye jacks swim along the reef, and morays hide in its coral formations.
Marine life and season
- Trevally & jacks
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Prime |
Season follows St. Kitts: December to May is the dry, busy season; June to November is hurricane season, wettest around September.
Dive videos
Brimstone Reef St. Kitts · Kenneth Dive Center on YouTube
Sources
- Dive Sites | Kenneth's Dive Center — Kenneth's Dive Center
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