Just got back from a morning lesson at this surf school down on the south coast. Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. These guys run a great shop and provide awesome instruction and expertise. After my wife and I took a few tumbles, myself a few more than her, we just started getting it and pretty much without exception... More

We booked surfing lessons short notice yesterday with Russell and Matthew at Dread or Dead. Excellent instruction, we had tons of fun and everyone in the lesson was catching waves by the end of it. The instructors tailored their teaching to everyone's level so everyone had success, and nobody got bored if they picked things up faster. Great guys, awesome... More

I took private lessons and think it is the best surfschool in Barbados. Russell and Matthew are really professional when it comes to surfing and teach all about techniques and security. They select the spots in accordance with your level and I felt really confortable. They are very accomodating and do their best to answer your needs. I have had... More

Spent a week in Barbados with the family in April. Didnt bring a board so I ended up renting from Dread or Dead. The conditions looked soft from the beach so I rented a 6-8 rounded nose fish. To my delight the surf was much puncher and I was able to switch it up to a 6-6. The surf lasted... More

If you are looking for a surf lesson, look no further than Dread or Dead. We had a spectacular lesson with the guys and met new friends in the process. These gentlemen did not disappoint. Owner Russ and instructor Mathew picked us up from our hotel on time and were truly excited to provide my wife and I a surf... More

My fiancé and I never surfed in our life before but thought that the crystal clear and warm water of Barbados would be a good place to try. We chose dread or dead because it was close to our flat and with the instructions of Matthew we both managed to stand on the board right away :) and we were... More

Russell (the owner/founder) of Dread or Dead is the godfather of surfing in Barbados. Used him for multiple tours and each one was great. His first priority is safety, and his second is finding the best waves. As an added bonus, he will teach you the culture of the island. Perhaps the best aspect is that everyone knows Russell and... More

My 15 year old daughter and I were recommended to use Dread or Dead from the Hilton. A very small mini van type thing was sent to pick us plus a family of four up at the hotel. My daughter and I had to sit on tools and other paraphernalia in the back of the van....no seats. We then drove... More

After reading all the positive reviews in here and elsewhere, we booked a surf school for two. Staring from the pickup from the hotel everything was just awesome. Russell chatted with us on our way to their shop to pickup gear and others and then we headed over to a nearby beach. We had a total of three people and... More