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Carlisle Bay

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Beach

Carlisle Bay

Bay Street, Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados

4.7(342 reviews)

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Setting

Barbados coast

Good for

Families

Popular feature

Multiple public beach sections

Overview

Carlisle Bay is the broad, sheltered bay beside Bridgetown that contains several popular beach sections, including Brownes Beach and Pebbles Beach. It is known for swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, watersports and a collection of historic shipwrecks offshore.

Sea conditions change. Follow lifeguard, flag and local guidance before swimming or snorkeling.

Amenities

Multiple public beach sections Swimming Snorkelling Scuba diving Historic shipwreck sites Watersports Boat excursions Food and drink in parts of the bay Family friendly

Good to know

Before you go+

Carlisle Bay is a wider destination, while Brownes Beach and Pebbles Beach are individual shoreline sections within it.

Amenities vary by beach section and operator rather than applying to the entire bay.

Use qualified operators for diving or offshore activities and never enter or touch shipwreck structures.

Listing updated 31 August 2026.

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