The Grenada Tourism Authority has announced that the fifth annual Dive and Conservation Festival will take place from October 26 to November 1, 2026, across Grenada and Carriacou. The event, now a fixture on the island's tourism calendar, brings together local dive operators, marine experts, conservation groups and dive partners from across the Tri-Island State.
This year's milestone edition is held under the theme «Sustainable Legacy». Organisers say it builds on the collaboration of industry partners while positioning Grenada as a destination where adventure, marine tourism and environmental responsibility are closely connected.
Mrs. Kirl Grant-Hoschtialek, Chief of Operations and Acting CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, said the fifth edition reflects how central the natural environment is to the visitor experience. «Our natural environment is one of Grenada's defining assets and the continued growth of this festival reflects its importance to both tourism and community life,» she said. «The Dive and Conservation Festival creates meaningful opportunities for partners in the dive and conservation sectors to connect with visitors and residents, share knowledge and encourage greater appreciation for the marine environment we all benefit from.»
The programme will offer a range of experiences across Grenada and Carriacou, with diving, conservation education and community activities taking centre stage. Participants will have opportunities to explore Grenada's underwater sites and learn about coral restoration and reef rehabilitation, as well as engage with initiatives focused on protecting the country's natural environment.
A key feature will be the Conservation Conversations series, designed to connect students with experts from various fields and provide opportunities to learn about environmental conservation across the Tri-Island State and beyond. Other activities will include birdwatching, community clean-up initiatives and experiences that encourage deeper engagement with Grenada's land and marine environments.
Shanai St. Bernard, Nautical Development Manager at the Grenada Tourism Authority, described the fifth edition as an important milestone for the island's dive and marine tourism sector. «The festival has grown into a highly anticipated event, giving visitors and residents a firsthand connection to Grenada's marine life while reinforcing the responsibility we all share in protecting it,» she said. «That balance between exploration, education and conservation is central to sustainable tourism and it remains at the heart of this festival.»
The festival's continued expansion underlines the value Grenada places on its marine resources as both a tourism draw and a community asset. By pairing dive experiences with conservation education, organisers aim to strengthen the link between visitor activity and the long-term health of reefs and coastal ecosystems.
As Grenada looks toward the future, the Dive and Conservation Festival serves as a reminder that the experiences created today help to shape a more sustainable destination for generations to come.
