The Berwyn.
It’s own crew sank this 70ft WWI French tugboat in 1919. Depending on the tide, this site lies about 10 feet below the surface and is the closest to the shore. Because of the calm waters surrounding it in the bay, it is an incredible breeding area for all types of marine life as you can see from my video below!
The Bajan Queen.
Originally a tugboat named the “Pelican,” she was converted into a party boat and renamed the “Bajan Queen.” After years of partying, she was donated and sunk here in Carlisle Bay in 2002. Now, the coral and fish populations that inhabit it get to party on under the sea “Little Mermaid” style!
The Eillon.
This drug boat measuring 110ft was sunk in 1996. This was after about six years of being tied up in the Bridgetown careenage. Fun fact: there is an air pocket in the bow big enough to hold a conversation at 25ft below!
I have never gone diving or anything like that. Seems so cool, but a little scary at the same time.
It definitely freaks me out a little when I start… but once I’m out there, all my worries fade away.
I like your video and seeing the inside of the ship. You’re so brave to go inside! Thank you for the cheap tips too!
Hey thank you! I’m huge on budget traveling so I’m always happy to help others get the biggest bang for their buck!
I love Barbados! We went several years ago and didn’t even realize there was ship wrecks there. I think we should go back in 2018.
You should! It was such a great time for me!
I wouldn’t be so brave to go inside the wreck 😀 It’s cool that visibility is so go but I would prefer to see more fishes and some corals 😀
The visibility in my photos and video actually isn’t all that great since it was storming on and off. Google some images and you can see some incredible life and colors!
this looks so spectacular! unfortunately, i can’t swim but this has reminded me that i need to learn to swim next year!
Definitely learn how! There are also boats that can take you out and you can just look from the surface with a life vest 🙂
I love the idea of doing this kind of trip with a go pro! 😀
I’ve been snorkeling before and i even took a waterproof camera, but the photos were pretty rubbish. I can see that they are way better with a go pro. 🙂
Those ship wreaks are amazing!!
It was so nice having my go pro! Small, portable, easy to carry, and waterproof (I have the Hero 5 Black)! It was such an awesome experience!
I am crazy terrified of the water, but the fact that The Ellon has an air pocket in the bow big enough to hold a conversation at 25 feet below is absolutely fascinating. This post makes me think maybe I should just TRY snorkeling one day …..
Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
It’s simply incredible! Start out small for sure but you really should try it!
That’s pretty cool! I would never want to go scuba diving, but I’m ok with snorkling, so it’s neat that you can see sunken ships at shallow depths like this!
I was blown away by how close they are, and how beautiful the whole area is. Definitely recommend!
Cool! Yet another reason to take scuba diving lessons but I now have another place to go snorkeling!
I’d love to actually scuba some day! Definitely add Carlisle Bay to your list!
Gorgeous. It’s funny I grew up around the ocean but never tried snorkeling but now I’m inspired. It’s on the list to go snorkeling off the wrecks. Beautiful photos.
It truly is an unforgettable experience and beyond amazing! When the water is a little more clear, it’s incredible how much detail you can see! You’ll love it!
That looks super interesting but also a bit spooky for me. I love swimming but I was always afraid of open waten 🙂
That’s fair, open water any further would have probably spooked me, but this is more of a bay that doesn’t seem too “open ocean-y.” I loved it!