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Underwater at Folkestone Reef Barbados

Folkestone Reef Barbados

Barbados · Barbados

Folkestone Marine Park is the most protected reef in Barbados with no fishing or anchoring permitted inside its boundaries. The result is a reef teeming with large hawksbill turtles, dense fish life, and intact staghorn and elkhorn formations in the shallows. The park maintains a permanent snorkel trail and underwater sculpture garden alongside the dive sites. Entry is possible from the beach or by boat from nearby operators.

Conditions

Depth

3 to 20 m

Open water and up

Current

Variable

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

15 to 22 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

25 to 30°C

Tropical wetsuit

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Gear

  • Basic kit

    • Mask and fins
    • BCD and regulator
    • 3mm full wetsuit · warm water
    • Dive computer