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Carlisle Bay, Bridgetown

4.6
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Beach · Nature / Park
Swim and snorkel at Carlisle Bay, a picturesque, natural harbor in Bridgetown. Crescent-shaped and sheltered, the bay is named after Earl of Carlisle. Snorkeling and scuba diving in the bay area you can see six shipwrecks, as well as an abundance of marine life that includes rays, seahorses, octopuses, and sea turtles. The bay's public beach boasts soft white sand and calm waters, perfect for lounging and swimming. Put Carlisle Bay and other Bridgetown attractions into our Bridgetown trip itinerary maker, and watch your holiday take shape.
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Tours to Carlisle Bay

FROM $42 BOOK WITH VIATOR Barbados Shore Excursion: Carlisle Bay Turtle and Shipwreck Adventure
4.6
Duration: 1 day
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FROM $158 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best of Barbados Tour
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FROM $20 BOOK WITH VIATOR Barbados Beach Day Shore Excursion
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  • By Mysara e
    This beach is nice calm and well kept. When I visited there were limited hours though of 6am to 9am, and 3pm to 6pm.  more »
  • By HarbourTwo
    Very nice beach, mostly clean and not very crowded. Long sandy beach for walking and many swimming sections.  more »
  • By 693aimeer
    Great beach with friendly people and crystal clear water with great snorkeling and diving. Beautiful protected marine reserve. We swam with turtles!  more »
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  • By Jason Chen
    incredible beautiful and just next to bridgetown city center. you can easily access from cruise terminal
  • By Yoram Yannay
    Amazing clear water and very soft sand, powder like, on the very long and uncrowded beach. This is one of the best spots on the island and probably in eastern carribean
  • By Abiola Adebiyi
    Family friendly!!
  • By Patrick Taylor Jr.
    Beautiful white Sandy Beach.... crystal clear waters.
  • By Wendy .
    Carlisle Bay has to be the best beach in Barbados, with lovely calm water for swimming in and so breathtakenly beautiful! Just the wow factor with this one!
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