Dive West Side Scuba
Dive Center

Dive West Side Scuba

Bridgetown, Boatyard Complex, Barbados

About This Program

A hands-on dive center active in local reef conservation, coral monitoring, lionfish removal, and regular debris cleanups in Barbados.

Marine Debris RemovalCoral MonitoringCitizen Science ReportingInvasive Species RemovalEducation PracticalReef Restoration

Purpose Activities

Participate in an underwater debris cleanup dive to remove trash from local reefs alongside other volunteers, followed by sorting and reporting of items to global citizen science databases.

Certified divers comfortable in open water.
Required: Open Water certification
Equipment provided: Mesh Bags, Tanks, Weights

Contact ahead to arrange schedule.

How to Join:

Contact the center to reserve your spot.

  1. Click 'Check Availability' to open the request form.
  2. Select your preferred date and provide your certification details.
  3. Submit your request directly to the Training Team.
  4. Receive confirmation of your spot and final details.

Additional Offerings

Fun Diving

Daily guided dives primarily on the west and south coast of Barbados, including visits to Carlisle Bay wrecks and adjacent reefs, with small group sizes.

Training Courses

Full PADI course progression from Discover Scuba and Open Water up to Divemaster Pro, with specialty options like Lionfish Removal, Debris Diver, Fish ID, and more, using small semi-private classes with a training pool and ocean dives.

Accommodation

No direct on-site accommodation, but can recommend places in Bridgetown within short distance of the dive center.