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Diving in Barbados

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Known for its calm seas and excellent visibility, diving in Barbados combines vibrant coral reefs with one of the Caribbean’s best collections of shipwrecks. Along the west and south coasts, divers explore shallow reefs, artificial wreck parks, and sponge-covered walls teeming with tropical fish. Sea turtles, moray eels, stingrays, and schools of reef fish are common sights. With warm water, easy conditions, and short boat rides, Barbados scuba diving is ideal for beginners while still offering rewarding dives for experienced explorers.

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Accessing top Barbados dive sites is simple via Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), which receives direct flights from North America, the UK, and Europe. The airport is located on the south coast, close to many of the island’s most popular dive centers and wreck sites. Once on the island, getting around is easy by car, taxi, or public transport. Many dive operators offer hotel pickups, making a Barbados scuba diving holiday both convenient and hassle-free.

Time Zone

UTC-04:00

Phone

+1246

Currency

BBD

Voltage

115 V

Pressure

Pounds/square inch (psi)

Plug

A, B

Languages

English

1st Stage

INT / Yoke / K

International airports

Grantley Adams Intl (BGI)

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This page wouldn't be possible without contributions from the following PADI members: Ryan Joseph (PADI pro), Thea de Witte (PADI pro), West Side Scuba Centre, Barbados Blue Water Sports. Disclaimer

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