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Coastal Zone Management Unit
Last verified
15 Jul 2026
Intelligence
Water clarity is highest 9–11am before boat traffic stirs the sand; turtle sightings cluster near the moored catamarans.
About
A sheltered horseshoe bay of powder-white sand and glassy water, Carlisle Bay is a marine park protecting six shipwrecks and abundant sea turtles. Its calm conditions make it ideal for first-time snorkellers and families, with beach bars lining the shore.
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Opening hours
- Sun06:00–18:00
- Mon06:00–18:00
- Tue06:00–18:00
- Wed06:00–18:00
- Thu06:00–18:00
- Fri06:00–18:00
- Sat06:00–18:00
Accessibility
- Beach wheelchair on request
- Accessible boardwalk
- Restrooms
Location
Bay Street, Bridgetown, St. Michael, Barbados
13.0781, -59.6136