Dive Fest Barbados is a weeklong celebration of scuba diving, marine conservation, and underwater adventure held around the crystal-clear waters of Barbados. Designed for certified divers and newcomers alike, the festival showcases the island’s renowned coral reefs, artificial reefs, and historic shipwrecks through a variety of guided experiences and educational programs.
Activities include guided reef and wreck dives, Discover Scuba sessions, night dives, underwater photography, beach cleanups, coral restoration projects, and conservation initiatives such as Dive Against Debris and organized lionfish hunts. The festival also features Adventure Days, a Historical Dive Day, and opportunities to explore Barbados’ rich maritime heritage.
The week concludes with a lionfish tasting, a festive raft-up in Carlisle Bay, Wreck Day exploring some of Barbados’ most popular dive sites, and a closing celebration. Blending world-class diving with environmental stewardship, Dive Fest Barbados has become one of the Caribbean’s premier dive festivals.