We booked a catamaran snorkeling trip through a private company when our cruise brought us into Barbados this last week. They picked us up at cruise terminal and brought us to Carlisle Bay. The neighborhood was not very nice looking and we were a little nervous when the taxi driver wanted to drop us off at the beach to wait... More

The snorkling was ok, although many boats made it unsafe. Some diving can be found in this area and there are a few dive shops (very friendly) on the streets. However the area is a bit run down. More

Snorkeling on the shipwrecks is not to be missed. Close to Barbados Hilton. Also a beautiful beach to just relax upon. More

We took a cab from the cruise terminal (much less expensive if you walk outside of the terminal and get a cab - they charge $5 a person for the short ride if you get the cab inside terminal. With 7 people in the van, that's a ridiculous amount for such a short distance!). He dropped us off at Harbor... More

A mist visit to spend the day on the beach. The water is so calm and clear. My wife and I would go to the Boatyard and pay the 10 dollar fee per person since it included the beach lounge chairs and beach activites. The best part is that the cost of beach rental was deducted from the cost of... More

Short walk from the cruise terminal - just follow the boardwalk/ocean and follow the street straight through the archway. Take any of the cut offs to the right and you're on the beach. Beautiful soft white sand with teal blue water. Exactly what you would picture of a caribbean beach. Many restaurants in the area that offer good food and... More

Has some wrecks of old barges within easy snorkeling reach. Used for beginners' dive training. Useful beach bars nearby. Plenty of tree shade from sun. More

Carlisle Bay has by far the best beach in Barbados. The sand is white and clean and the water nearly always calm, even when the seas elsewhere are rough.The beach is enormous - miles long - so it's never really crowded! The only fault is its lack of shade; there are few trees and otherwise you are at the mercy... More

We got a taxi to this beach from the cruise terminal and had a lovely walk along the beach nice and soft sand and warm sea.We didn't get bothered by any body stopped at one of the local bars for a drink no problems.We walked back about 25mins,would go again. More