Stavronikita Wreck - West Coast

The Stavronikita is a beast of a wreck, a proper freighter sunk deliberately in '78. We love a purposeful sinking, and this one delivers, sitting upright at 42 metres on its port side, though the main deck is closer to 30. It's an intermediate dive for sure, given the depth. You drop down, and this massive silhouette just starts to emerge from the blue, growing clearer with every fin kick. What makes Stavronikita stand out for us isn't just its size, but how you can actually get *inside* it. We've spent dives just exploring the engine room, the hold, even the galley. Sunlight slanting through portholes, illuminating schools of mojarras that dart away as you approach. Keep an eye out for yellowface pikeblennies peeking from crevices and the occasional shortnose batfish doing its slow, deliberate shuffle on the deck. The mast still stands, reaching up into shallower waters around 6-10 metres, covered in fire coral, making a fantastic safety stop. It’s a site that rewards multiple visits, offering something new each time you drop in.

Location
West Coast, Barbados, Caribbean
Coordinates
13.180000, -59.650000
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
6-42m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: Folkstone

Best Time to Dive in West Coast

The warmest water temperatures in West Coast occur in January, averaging 28.2°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.2°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.2°C (air: 26.0°C)
  • February: 28.2°C (air: 26.1°C)
  • March: 28.2°C (air: 26.3°C)
  • April: 28.2°C (air: 26.9°C)
  • May: 28.2°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • June: 28.2°C (air: 27.8°C)
  • July: 28.2°C (air: 27.6°C)
  • August: 28.2°C (air: 27.8°C)
  • September: 28.2°C (air: 28.2°C)
  • October: 28.2°C (air: 28.1°C)
  • November: 28.2°C (air: 27.3°C)
  • December: 28.2°C (air: 26.7°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in West Coast

Nearest Dive Centres to Stavronikita Wreck

Marine Life in West Coast

Home to 379 recorded species including 334 reef fish, 23 hard corals, 7 other, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 octopus & squid.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Stavronikita Wreck

Based on average water temperature of 28.2°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories