

Best for intermediate divers, 9-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Old Fort is a sloping reef in Carlisle Bay Marine Park that narrows to a point, featuring a crossover that leads into a dugout trench. This site offers a distinct topography compared to typical drift dives in the area. Divers can expect depths ranging from 9 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 10 and 25 metres. Marine life recorded here includes sergeants, spotted moray, French angelfish, smooth trunkfish, blue tang, scrawled filefish, Pacific trumpetfish, Atlantic tarpon, wrasses, whiptail stingray, horse eye jack, soldierfish, gorette, and Sally Lightfoot crab. Access is by boat only. Be aware of sharp coral throughout the site.
13.07893, -59.61349
The afternoon dive is always in Carlisle Bay as it is the best training ground for new divers and students.
Based at Savvy on the Bay, Bay Street, Bridgetown, with easy beach access.
Recorded at this site
Depth
9-30m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Mar, Oct
Divers regularly encounter sergeants, spotted moray, French angelfish, smooth trunkfish, blue tang, scrawled filefish, Pacific trumpetfish, Atlantic tarpon, wrasses, whiptail stingray, horse eye jack, soldierfish, gorette, and Sally Lightfoot crab.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers.
The site ranges from 9 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Yes, a boat is required to reach this dive site.
The best months to visit are March and October.
Diving at Old Fort in Bridgetown requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Old Fort in Bridgetown. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Old Fort in Bridgetown typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Old Fort in Bridgetown typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.