

Best for beginner divers, 6-15m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Carlisle Bay Shipwrecks in the Carlisle Bay Marine Park offers a collection of shipwrecks and artificial reefs located 200 metres from the shore. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 6 to 15 metres with an average of 12 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 8 and 30 metres. Marine life recorded at the site includes sergeants, flying gurnard, French angelfish, wrasses, Atlantic tarpon, smooth trunkfish, porcupinefish, Pacific trumpetfish, whiptail stingray, blue tang, scrawled filefish, needlefish, soldierfish, and horse eye jack. Hazards include boat traffic, sea urchins, and sharp coral. Both shore and boat entries are available, and night diving is permitted.
13.08333, -59.61667
Early mornings often provide the calmest conditions and best visibility for underwater activities.
Located just south of Bridgetown, it is accessible by local bus, taxi, rental car, or by walking along the coast.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-15m
Visibility
8-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
Divers can encounter species such as sergeants, flying gurnard, French angelfish, wrasses, Atlantic tarpon, smooth trunkfish, porcupinefish, Pacific trumpetfish, whiptail stingray, blue tang, scrawled filefish, needlefish, soldierfish, and horse eye jack.
Yes, Carlisle Bay Shipwrecks is suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 6 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Yes, the site is located 200 metres from the shore and supports both shore and boat entries.
While the site is primarily a dive location, the shallow depths of the wrecks and artificial reefs may be accessible for snorkelling depending on conditions.
Diving at Carlisle Bay Shipwrecks in Bridgetown requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Carlisle Bay Shipwrecks in Bridgetown. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Carlisle Bay Shipwrecks in Bridgetown are January, February, March, April, May, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Carlisle Bay Shipwrecks in Bridgetown typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Carlisle Bay Shipwrecks in Bridgetown typically ranges from 8 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.