Cement Plant Pier

The Cement Plant Pier offers one of the best dive sites in Barbados. It is a big pier in Barbados' northwest corner, accessible by boat as well as shore divers and snorkelers. The card has 3D-rendered images of the pier on both sides, as well as a brief description of the pier and the route commonly taken by divers and snorkelers; important depth information to aid in navigation; six key species likely to be found at the site and where to look for them; and ratings on the level of difficulty, current, depth, reef, and fauna for the site.

It's not every day that you get to dive among the ruins of an abandoned cement plant, but that's exactly what Cement Plant Pier diving is all about. The pier's hefty columns, which are located on the north shore, are home to a diverse range of marine life. The location may also be reached by boat or from the coast. This is one of the most popular dives in Barbados, so talk to your diving school about scheduling a time when it is less crowded.

Things to see: The pier's ruins have superb coral cover all over its towering columns. Many tropical species, including the elusive frogfish, may be found here. Divers should also keep an eye out for crabs, scorpionfish, gurnard, lobster, and long-nosed seahorses.