Barrel, Carriacou

Best months: Jan–Apr

Protected Area

South Carricou Islands

Why dive here

With 292+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, nurse sharks and orcas - Barrel, Carriacou offers some of Carriacou's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

Best timeJan–Apr

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Humpback Whales, Nurse Sharks and Orcas · 292+ species recorded

Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October

CharacterPinnacle dive · max 5-12m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

The Barrel is one of those spots we always point people towards, especially if they appreciate the quieter, slower side of diving. It's an 11-meter maximum, gentle wander around a series of coral boulders and sandy patches, which means you get a really long bottom time. We love drifting over the sand, keeping an eye out for the unusual. This place is a macro dream. We've found seahorses here tucked into the gorgonian fans, and frogfish camouflaged so perfectly against the sponges it takes a real effort to spot them. Nudibranchs are practically everywhere if you get down close, tiny specks of vibrant colour moving across the coral. Visibility averages around 18 metres, which feels expansive in such a shallow environment. It’s perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to take their time and truly observe. Forget racing through a site; at the Barrel, you’re encouraged to slow down, breathe, and really look.