Water Sports in Barbados

Discover Stunning Coastal Stretches & Adventurous Water sports.

BEACHES & ACTIVITIES
Travel makes us richer, so live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, and drink in our balmy Caribbean breeze. Our coral island of Barbados offers you more than 80 pristine white-sand beaches, including many that are recognised as the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Between the beach and the ocean, we offer unlimited ways to have fun! Add to the wealth of your travel experiences with our many island adventure watersports including jet-skiing at the ever-lively Mullins Beach, boogie boarding and paddle boarding at Pebbles Beach, surfing at the Soup Bowl and on Atlantic Shores, and high-octane kitesurfing at Silver Sands. Visit the east coast to picnic under shady trees at Bath or Bathsheba, and beachcomb on Cattlewash, one of the longest beaches of Barbados. On the south and west coasts, a multitude of small boats offer short trips to swim with the turtles. You can skipper a Hobie Cat or kayak, try your hand at spearfishing, take a deep-sea fishing charter, or spend a day aboard a luxury catamaran, cruising crystal-clear seas like a celebrity.

Life’s a beach. Keep calm and visit Barbados.

Bring your surfboard to the Caribbean and ride some of the finest waves in the world!

SURFING
When you surf in Barbados you can enjoy the best Caribbean waves all year round.
If you sat down to come up with a plan for the best surf spots in the world, the Caribbean and Barbados is exactly what you’d create. The swells driving waves toward the island come from all directions, meaning you can surf throughout the year. Barbados has responded to this by creating some of the best surfing beaches in the world and offering all of the facilities you could ask for. From boogie boarding to kite surfing and knee boarding, you’ll find surf shops offering the equipment and training you need to enjoy the very best surf vacations.

In technical terms, the perfect weather, offshore winds and reef breaks create the very best surfing conditions. To put it more simply, you’ll find the kind of waves the world’s top surfers dream about in Barbados. From October to March the waves run between 2 and 12 feet, while the rest of the year the maximum height is 6 feet.

All of this means that it doesn’t matter if you’ve been surfing for years or want to try it for the first time. The surfing beaches of Barbados are varied enough to suit everyone. Beginners should head for Freights Bay, Pebbles and Surfers Point, where the waves are gentle enough to get to grips with the basics and start developing an addiction to catching waves. Spots like Fryers Well and Mullins offer the kind of waves to tackle when you’ve had a bit more experience, while expert surfers from all over the world sing the praises of Soup Bowl, Duppies and Tropicana. No matter how experienced you are, if you’re looking for the best surfing in the Caribbean, you can stop the search at Barbados.

Sun, sea sand and water sports are waiting in Barbados!

WATER SPORTS
Barbados is the best place for watersports in the Caribbean, offering fun and adventure against a stunning backdrop.
Surrounded by crystal clear waters and blessed with mile after mile of stunning beaches, Barbados is the ideal destination for anyone who loves enjoying the full range of watersports. The conditions you’ll find there simply couldn’t get better. The sea itself is crystal clear and hovers around the 70-80° F mark across the year, making diving in and having fun pretty much impossible to avoid.

The conditions off the south and west coast in particular are ideal, combining high visibility in the water with a calmness that encourages even absolute beginners to get in and have a go. Activities range from the adrenaline-fueled thrills of jet skiing and parasailing to simply relaxing on the deck of a sail boat as it gently explores the coastline. If you’re looking for more of a challenge, head for the east coast, where scuba diving attractions include natural reefs, shipwrecks and the presence of curious sea turtles. The choice is as varied as the landscape and the beaches, and the hotels are only too happy to arrange watersports for you to enjoy.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve enjoyed watersports before or you’re diving in for the first time. Equipment of all type is easy to find and hire, and arranging watersports in advance is a simple but essential part of any Barbados holiday itinerary.

Experience the thrill of deep sea fishing tours amongst the teeming aquatic life of Barbados.

FISHING
You’ll find some of the best fishing spots in the world around the spectacular coastline of Barbados.
The sea around the Caribbean is one of the most stunning aquatic playgrounds in the world. Not only is it perfect for relaxing in, diving amongst and simply admiring from the shore, it also offers some of the best fishing in the world. Combine crystal clear waters, an abundance of sea life and deep sea fishing trips at reasonable prices and you have an unbeatable offer. Whether you’ve been out in boats many times before, or you’re completely new to game fishing you’ll enjoy an unforgettable experience.

Local companies will be only too happy to put their knowledge and equipment at your disposal, and will take you to spots off the west and south coast, where you’ll be able to catch the likes of yellow fin tuna and kingfish. Pack some food and few cold beers, head to fisherman’s row in Bridgetown and find the charter you’re looking for. The game fish that draw in the worlds keenest anglers are in season between January and April, and if heading out to sea doesn’t appeal, rest assured there’s fantastic inland fishing on offer just a mile from the shore.

Local companies such as High Seas Fishing Charters, Therapy Charters and Legacy Fishing Charters provide guided fishing trips which offer a genuinely authentic Caribbean experience. Local captains will take you out in a traditional Barbados fishing boat and teach you the age-old techniques of hand lining or, if you’re an expert you can even bring your own equipment and take advantage of free bait supplies. Old hand or novice, you’ll soon be hauling in catch like Barracuda, Tuna, Wahoo, and Blue and White Marlin.

Experience a Barbados pleasure cruise for an authentic Caribbean adventure

PLEASURE CRAFTS
Take a Caribbean sailing charter or pleasure craft and enjoy everything the sea has to offer – from diving and snorkeling to exploring shipwrecks.

There are few places in the world which offer the kind of ideal sailing conditions you’ll find in Barbados. Calm seas and beautiful weather make exploring the gorgeous coastline from the deck of a pleasure craft just about irresistible. Explore the hidden and unspoiled coves you’ll find along the way and go swimming with the turtles or simply relax on deck and let the sea gently rock you – pleasure boat cruises are all about enjoying Barbados in your own way. The conditions for sailing are pretty much perfect and the range of boats – from sailboats to motorboats – means you’re bound to find a charter that suits your needs.

If you’re a confirmed sailing enthusiast heading for Barbados, rest assured you’ll have no problem finding a boat to rent. The best season for sailing falls between the months April and November when the weather creates perfect conditions and visitors can choose between options such as a pleasure boat cruise or a sailboat charter. You can join a larger chartered excursion, book your own private skippered yacht or even just charter the boat and create your own unique trip. If you’ve got the time and want to explore the gorgeous sea around Barbados fully then book a seven day trip taking in the waters of the west and south coast. No matter how you choose to do it, we promise that a trip around the coast of Barbados will be genuinely unforgettable.

Find out for yourself why Barbados offers the best snorkeling spots in the world.

DIVING AND SNORKELING
Revel in the underwater paradise on offer when you snorkel and scuba dive in Barbados.
If you’re a keen diver or just want to sample it for the first time, then Barbados is the perfect Caribbean island to head for. It’s the ideal base for underwater exploration because the crystal clear waters which surround it are packed with fascinating features. Coral reefs and shipwrecks provide the ideal environment for marine life, and help to explain why scuba diving holidays amidst this underwater paradise are so popular. Throw perfect weather conditions and miles of coast into the mix, and you have what is doubtless the best Caribbean island for scuba diving and snorkeling.

It doesn’t matter if you’re inexperienced when it comes to diving, since the best spots are accessible even to complete beginners, and companies all over the island offer facilities such as guided trips, scuba diving lessons and equipment hire. Book a day in the water and we’re certain you’ll be back for more, keen to explore popular sites like Maycocks Bay, Dottins, Shark Bank and Bell Buoy. You won’t be alone in the water, as Barbados is teeming with aquatic life, and you’ll be diving amongst Stingray, Manta rays, Barracuda, Angelfish, Grouper, Parrotfish, Triggerfish and Seahorses.

If you’re not quite ready for the full scuba diving experience, head for the west coast of the island. Here the waters are clear and calm, with visibility ranging between 50 and 95 feet. Without venturing far from the shore you can snorkel and enjoy the underwater scenery and the sea life it attracts. Book a catamaran trip out to the coral reef at Folkestone Marine Park and enjoy the magical experience of swimming amongst endangered sea turtles that are tame enough to be fed and touched. Experienced divers will relish exploring famed diving sites like artificial reefs and the wreck of the ship Stavronikita, and everyone who takes to the water will come home with a wealth of treasured memories and a stunning holiday photo album.