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Trip Planner:   Caribbean  /  Barbados  /  Saint Michael Parish  /  Bridgetown  /  Carlisle Bay

Carlisle Bay, Bridgetown

4.7
#1 of 34 in Beaches in Barbados
Must see · Beach · Nature / Park
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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 £45 BOOK WITH VIATOR Barbados Shore Excursion Snorkel cruise and beach day on Carlisle Bay Barbados Shore Excursion Snorkel cruise and beach day on Carlisle Bay
4.5
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
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FROM £78 BOOK WITH VIATOR Barbados Shore Excursion Barbados Paradise Sightseeing Tour Barbados Shore Excursion Barbados Paradise Sightseeing Tour
4.5
Duration: 6 hours
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Carlisle Bay reviews

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4.7
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  • By LAEyles65
    Stunning beach, local bed available at a small price. Local bar within easy reach. Opposite to our hotel so was an amazing location for us.. 
    Stunning beach, local bed available at a small price. Local bar within easy reach. Opposite to our hotel so was an amazing location for us..  more »
  • By Tia B
    We went there for the day, plenty of places to rent chairs and umbrellas. I chose ones near restaurants and washrooms. Beach was nicer here than where i was staying. 
    We went there for the day, plenty of places to rent chairs and umbrellas. I chose ones near restaurants and washrooms. Beach was nicer here than where i was staying.  more »
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  • By Rik Patel
    Limited facilities, for shower or.toilets otherwise a great beach
  • By Steven Mancini
    Great place to swim with the turtles and snorkel over 6 shipwrecks.
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