Plongée à Barbados — Barbados

Barbados' Carlisle Bay is a shallow shipwreck graveyard where six wrecks sit in turquoise water, swarming with hawksbill turtles. The west coast offers gentle reef dives ideal for beginners, while the east coast delivers advanced drift diving. Rich Bajan culture, rum distilleries, and world-class dining make topside time exceptional.

Score
69.6
Visibilité
15–30m
Température
26–29°C
Meilleurs mois
December, January, February
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Barbados
BarbadosCaribbean
69.6

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13.1939°N

-59.5432°E

Barbados' Carlisle Bay is a shallow shipwreck graveyard where six wrecks sit in turquoise water, swarming with hawksbill turtles. The west coast offers gentle reef dives ideal for beginners, while the east coast delivers advanced drift diving. Rich Bajan culture, rum distilleries, and world-class dining make topside time exceptional.

Shipwrecks and Turtle Encounters

Visibility15–30 m
Temperature26–29°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$100
Best MonthsDecember, January, February, March
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML65.0CH55.0VIS72.0SV65.0TMP85.0DA62.0OP72.0TS88.0GT80.0VAL55.0CRD68.0SP68.0

Marine Life

65.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
62
Megafauna Encounters
55
Reef Fish Abundance
68
Macro Life
65
Endemic Species
52
Marine Life Diversity
65.0
Coral & Reef Health
55.0
Visibility & Conditions
72.0
Dive Site Variety
65.0
Water Temperature
85.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
72.0
Topside Experience
88.0
Getting There
80.0
Value & Cost
55.0
Crowding
68.0
Social Proof
68.0

Dive Types

wreckreefdriftshore

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Mount Gay Rum distilleryHarrison's CaveOistins Fish Frycatamaran cruise

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Bridgetown UNESCO historic area
  • St. Nicholas Abbey

Non-Diver Score

10/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber8 km — Barbados Defence Force Hyperbaric Facility
Nearest Hospital5 km

On-island chamber operated by Barbados Defence Force; Queen Elizabeth Hospital nearby

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

Reefers & Wreckers

PADI

4.7
280 reviewsNITROX

Dive Barbados

SSI

4.6
200 reviewsNITROX