The only passenger submarine in Barbados, operating out of Shallow Draught in Bridgetown. A purpose-built sub takes 48 passengers down to roughly 150 feet alongside the Stavronikita wreck and the reefs off the west coast, all narrated by an onboard guide through the full-length viewing ports. The whole experience runs about 90 minutes including the ferry ride out to the dive site. Day and night trips available; the night tour is especially striking with floodlights lighting up the wreck and nocturnal reef life. Daily 8am-9pm. 246-243-1069.
Atlantis Submarines runs commercial passenger submarine trips off Carlisle Bay near Bridgetown. The submarine descends to around 150 feet (46m) and travels over coral reefs and a shipwreck. Trips take approximately 1.5 hours including the boat transfer to the submarine.
What you'll see
Tropical fish, soft and hard corals, sponges, sea fans, and shipwrecks. The route covers the wreck of the Lord Combermere among other reef sites. Visibility is typically excellent thanks to clear Caribbean water.
Practical info
Departures from the Atlantis Submarines pier in Bridgetown. Reservations essential, especially in cruise season. Minimum age typically 4 years. Trips run rain or shine, since the submarine is below the surface.
About water sports in Barbados
Barbados sits in the path of the Atlantic trade winds, making it one of the best watersports destinations in the Caribbean. Silver Sands is a world-class kitesurfing spot. Bathsheba's Soup Bowl hosts WSL surfing competitions. The calm west coast offers excellent diving on pristine reefs and famous shipwrecks. Catamaran cruises, jet ski tours, paddleboarding, and deep sea fishing are all readily available across the island.