Every October, Grenada turns its attention below the waterline. The island nation's Dive & Conservation Festival, now in its fifth year, draws divers, marine scientists and ocean advocates from across the globe for a week-long celebration of one of the Caribbean's richest underwater ecosystems.
For yacht owners and crew cruising the Southern Caribbean, there is no better base from which to join the action than Port Louis Marina.
A World-Class Base for a World-Class Dive Destination
Set within the sheltered Lagoon just outside St George’s, Port Louis Marina offers 227 berths for yachts and superyachts up to 300 feet, alongside full-service support, provisioning, fuelling and a well-stocked chandlery. Its position south of the main hurricane belt makes it a natural home port for vessels exploring Grenada and the Grenadines, and its proximity to the capital’s Carenage waterfront puts guests within easy reach of restaurants, bars and the wider spice-scented charm of the island.
It is this combination, protected, full-service berthing paired with direct access to more than 50 dive sites, that makes the marina the ideal launch point for you to berth and enjoy the festival.
A Festival Rooted in Conservation
Since its founding in 2018, the Dive & Conservation Festival has grown from a single-week celebration into a nationwide programme spanning Grenada and Carriacou. Hosted by the Grenada Tourism Authority in partnership with Aquanauts Grenada and a network of conservation organisations, the festival brings together government representatives, marine scientists, dive operators and environmental advocates for a mix of guided dives, reef monitoring, beach clean-ups and its signature “Conservation Conversations” speaker series.
Participants can explore the world’s first Underwater Sculpture Park, created from pH-neutral cement that allows coral polyps to take hold, as well as its newer sister site in Carriacou, World Adrift, focused on reef rehabilitation. History enthusiasts can dive the wreck of the Bianca C, one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated wreck dives, while conservation-minded visitors can join lionfish hunts that support reef health, or take part in sea turtle monitoring and coral restoration projects alongside local experts.
Why It Matters for Yachting Guests
For superyacht owners and charter guests already drawn to Grenada’s calm anchorages and rich marine life, the festival adds a layer of purpose to a Caribbean season. Dive shops across Grenada and Carriacou extend special discounts to festival participants, and daily guided dives make it simple to build a week of exploration around a stay at Port Louis Marina, whether that means a morning wreck dive followed by an afternoon in St George’s, or an evening at one of the festival’s Conservation Conversations events.
As Grenada continues to position itself as a leading eco-conscious dive destination, Port Louis Marina offers guests a front-row seat: a secure, full-service home port in the heart of the action, with the island’s best diving with its conservation story just beyond the breakwater.
Berths for the 2026 high-season are available now. Contact the Port Louis Marina team to book a berth and stay around this year’s Dive & Conservation Festival.