Eileen Tener, ACC, DS

CRUISE & VACATION PARADISE

A Cruise Planners Franchise and American Express Travel Partner
(813) 333-6878 Tampa, FL
(866) 809-3079 Toll-Free
www.CruiseAndVacationParadise.com
“Let Us Take You To Paradise!”
www.idobarbados.com // www.visitbarbados.org

BARBADOS TOURISM AUTHORITY OFFICES

BRIDGETOWN LONDON MIAMI NEW YORK TORONTO LOS ANGELES
Harbour Road, 263 Tottenham Court Rd. 150 Alhambra Circle, 820 Second Avenue, 105 Adelaide St.West 3440 Wilshire Boulevard

romance
Bridgetown, Barbados London W1P 9AA Suite 1000 5th Floor Suite 1010 Suite 1207
246.427.2623 +44 207.636.9448 Coral Gables, FL 33134 New York, NY 10017 Toronto, Ontario M5H 1P9 Los Angeles, California 90010
305.442.7471 212.551.4350 416.214.9880 213.380.2198

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romance in Barbados immerses discerning couples into the many facets of
what makes us special & unique. Explore our ancient cultural history or
some of the world’s oldest rum distilleries and buildings. Reminisce in the
splendor of a former plantation house or discover our world underwater.
A romantic escape to Barbados is limitless and so are the possibilities.
A romantic escape to
Barbados is limitless and
so are the possibilities.
Adventurous couples will
enjoy discovering the
romantic
getaways
In Barbados it’s always the season for love. Our rich unique culture, tropical
island breeze and beautifully restored architecture sets the perfect atmosphere
for a truly quintessential romantic experience.

many facets of Barbados

by indulging in the best
spa experiences,
exploring Barbados’
ancient sugar history, its
rum distilleries & former
plantation houses, or an
exciting surf or scuba
lesson or two.
 Old stone churches.
Mahogany groves.
Heritage sites.

Botanical gardens.
Breathtaking hilltops.
Secret coves.

WHERE BETTER TO
SAY ‘I DO’?

wonderful
weddings
Discover your perfect place—whether it be, in a secluded flower forest, in a
picture-perfect chapel or synagogue; or, the epitome of old-world charm,
—at a Barbadian plantation house. Your wish is our command.
Maybe it’s the promise
of fabulous, world-class,
dining that you and
your loved one will feast
upon every day and each
heavenly
honeymoons
Perhaps it’s the serenity of 70 miles of glorious beaches, with
gently swaying palms that will lure you to honeymoon in Barbados.
In Barbados we can make it happen!

night, or the option of

the most beautiful white
sandy beaches to relax
and languish in by day,
that intrigues you.
things to know FEES
If neither party is a citizen or resident of Barbados, your wedding license will cost
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS IN ORDER US$100 (cash), plus a US$13 stamp. In addition, if the magistrate will be performing
TO MARRY IN BARBADOS: the ceremony, a fee of US$125 also must be paid at court. For couples participating
in Catholic ceremonies, a fee US$225 is charged for the use of a church, an
•A
 valid passport or the original or certified copy of the applicant’s birth certificate or additional US$40 if an organist is required.
travel documents

• If either party was married previously and widowed, a copy of the previous marriage Civil Requirements
certificate and the deceased spouse’s death certificate
A civil marriage license must be obtained here in Barbados by visitors. Parties need to
• If either party was divorced, an original decree absolute or certified copy of the present suitable identification.
final judgment

• If the decree absolute is in a foreign language, the document should be translated by APPLICATION FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE
an authorized notary public officer. To obtain a marriage license, apply in person at the Ministry of Home Affairs,
General Post Office Building in Bridgetown
Couples planning a Roman Catholic ceremony must fulfill the following additional T. 246-228-8950 or F. 246-437-3794
requirements, and documents required for Roman Catholic Ceremony must be
sent by the couple’s bishop to the bishop of Bridgetown prior to the ceremony. Open Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:45pm

• Premarital inquiry completed and signed by the couple

• Baptismal certificates for both parties indicating their freedom to marry

• Statement of freedom to marry signed by the couple’s parish priest

• Certificate proving participation in a marriage preparation program

• Permission to marry or dispensation from disparity of cult issued by the

bishop of the Catholic Church, if only one member of the couple is Catholic

• Copies of applicable declarations of nullity, or death certificates for

previous marriage ending with spouse’s death

• Testimonial letters from the bishop

 Eileen Tener, ACC, DS
CRUISE & VACATION PARADISE
A Cruise Planners Franchise and American Express Travel Partner
(813) 333-6878 Tampa, FL
(866) 809-3079 Toll-Free
www.CruiseAndVacationParadise.com
“Let Us Take You To Paradise!”

www.visitbarbados.org

BARBADOS TOURISM AUTHORITY OFFICES

BRIDGETOWN LONDON MIAMI NEW YORK TORONTO LOS ANGELES
Harbour Road, 263 Tottenham Court Rd. 150 Alhambra Circle, 820 Second Avenue, 105 Adelaide St.West Suite 3440 Wiltshire Boulevard
Bridgetown, Barbados London W1P 9AA Suite 1000 5th Floor 1010 Suite 1207
246.427.2623 +44 207 636 9448 Coral Gables, FL 33134 New York, NY 10017 Toronto, Ontario M5H 1P9 Los Angeles, California 90010
305.442.7471 212.986.6516 416.214.9880 213.380.2198

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WEST COAST CARLISLE BAY SOUTH COAST 02

SPEIGHTSTOWN

1 Maycock’s 21 Berwind 22 Old Fort 03

2 Bright Ledge 21 Ce-Trek 23 Friar’s Craig 04

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3 Pamir 21 Eillon 24 Asta 06
Bank Reef
4 Great Ledge 21 Bajan Queen 25 Pieces of Eight 07
08 BATHSHEBA Fringe Reef
5 Farm 21 Cornwallis 26 Accra 09

6 Meeting House 21 Barge 27 Castle Bank 10 MOORING & MARKERS BUOYS

7 Mullins 28 Fork Reef HOLETOWN Buoys
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8 Spawnee 29 Charleynes Folkstone 12

FOLKSTONE MARINE PARK
9 Read’s Bay 30 Caribee Reef Marine Park 13

10 Boom 31 Brown’s Shallows 14

Northern Water Sport Zone
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11 Allen’s 32 Sandy Beach 16 Recreational Zone

12 Folkstone 33 Boot 17
Scientific Zone
13 Fisherman’s 34 The Muff 18

14 Dottins 35 Close Encounters

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Southern Water Sports Zone
15 Sandy Lane 36 Needle 20

BRIDGETOWN CARLISLE BAY MARINE PARK

16 Johnson’s 37 Black Jack Shallows Park Area
17 Victor’s 38 Mount Charity
Carlisle THE CRANE
18 Stavronikita 39 Welcome Inn 21

Marine Park
19 Lord Combermere
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20 Clarke’s Bank 23 25 26
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Barbados is one of the few islands that can provide year-round diving conditions and is a quality destination for
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The island is home to a number of rare species such as the Seahorse and Frogfish which are often difficult to see
elsewhere in the world. Most of the diving in Barbados takes place on the south and west coast barrier reefs fringing
the island. These reefs commonly have schools of reef fish like snappers, yellow goat fish, grunts and creole wrasse.

Night diving is a thrilling addition to a diver’s experience — a good time to see marine creatures that prefer to feed
at night such as octopus, shrimps, crabs, basket stars and crinoids.
1 - MAYCOCK’S REEF
The northernmost dive site dived regularly by dive shops—
although it is not dived frequently because of it’s location.
Most reefs in Barbados run parallel to the shore, this is one
of the exceptions running perpendicular to the shore. The
reef system consists of fingers of reef running to shore in
60-100 feet of water, the fingers are separated by sand
valleys approximately 50-100 feet apart. These fingers run
out seaward for around 500 feet then drop of into deep
water, 140 feet and more. Lots of Parrot fish are on this site
which makes for a very colorful dive!
3 - PAMIR WRECK
This 70 foot wreck has become a haven for smaller fish. The
wreck was sunk to enhance all types of marine life in the
area, its shallow profile makes the wreck a good first dive or
for use as a refresher dive.
2 - BRIGHT LEDGE
Bright Ledge is another colorful site because of the colors on the
reef! There is a very wide variety of corals and sponges which all
compete for space on this reef—one of natures coral jigsaws! As with
the abundance of corals, this reflects in the fish life also. Barracudas
and turtles are regularly found on this site.
4 - GREAT LEDGE
One of Barbados’ widest reefs, Great Ledge forms part of our
offshore barrier reef system. This reef is frequented by schooling
barracudas in the winter months. Also found on this reef are turtles,
jacks, blue chromis, trunkfish, cowfish, spotted drums and french
angels, as well as spotted Morays.
9 - READ’S BAY 10 - BOOM
This reef is always full of surprises. Divers may see turtles, A barrier reef with lots of potential for the bigger creatures off the
black jacks, groupers and even if you are lucky, a nurse shark. edge of the reef. There are lot’s of the bigger turtles seen here
Despite its depth this reef is always colorful and well lit. patrolling the reef. Barracudas are a common sight, along with the
yellow tailed snapper, creole wrasse and french angel fish.
11 - ALLEN’S
This reef is home to large schools of barracuda and snappers.
It is one of the few reefs that still have black coral growing on
it. While diving, one may also come across lobsters and an
occasional green moray.

5 - FARM
The Farm is a small circular reef in a very popular area, the
reef is in good condition despite its depth of 50-80 feet.
7 - MULLINS
A really great dive for the beginner and advanced diver alike,
with lots of small tropical fish and creatures to see including
seahorse, and the unusual tropicals. Southern stingrays are
seen here due to composition—interspersed coral with sand
patches—making this reef a place where rays forage on.
6 - MEETING HOUSE
A site at the end of the Reads Bay reef system—with the north end
of the reef dropping below our safe dive limits and then climbing to
the 80-60 feet depth at Spawnee. There are lot’s of ledges with the
potential for nurse sharks and the bigger green morays to inhabit,
making Meeting House a very pretty reef with a slightly different
structure to it’s counterparts.

8 - SPAWNEE
As with most of the reefs described, permanent moorings
have ensured that the reefs don’t suffer anchor damage.
Spawnee is no exception, reflecting in the amount of healthy
reef and fish life, Caribbean reef squid and lots of trumpet
fish abound as well as the usual small tropicals.
12 - FOLKSTONE
This reef is scattered and is home to a lot of small fish—black
durgeon, chromes and parrot fish. There have been sightings
of the occasional stingray. Some large coral heads provides a
home to many fish that inhabit this reef.
14 - DOTTINS
Dottins is one of the most popular dive sites on the west
coast for a number of reasons. First, the dive site has a lot to
offer divers with all levels of experience as the depth ranges
from less than 40 feet on top of the reef, to over 100 feet on
both the inside and outside drop-offs. This site is notable for
turtles, bar jacks, yellowtails, and barracuda to name a few.
16 - JOHNSON’S
Abundant with soft corals, barrel sponges, tube sponges,
and a large variety of schooling tropical’s, Johnson’s very
consistent conditions make this a well frequented dive site.
17 - VICTOR’S LEDGE
One of the more underrated reefs in Barbados, the shallower
of Victors is one of the most beautiful reefs. Soft and hard
corals join together to make this a very unique site.
19 - LORD COMBERMERE
Now surrounded by one of our fringing reefs, this small barge
was sunk in the early 80’s. A shallow dive and is excellent for
beginners or refresher dive. All types of corals and sponges
surround this 70 foot wreck.
13 - FISHERMAN’S REEF
Fisherman’s reef is a large flat sandy area with isolated coral heads.
On the sand areas, look for sting rays, peacock flounders, and moray
eels winding their way between the coral heads. Parrot fish, french
angels, rock beauties, and hundreds of tropicals making this a great
dive for all.
15 - SANDY LANE
This reef took its name from its location—directly off the Sandy Lane
hotel. Barracudas and other smaller tropical fish frequent this reef.
Lobsters can also be found but they are usually hiding in cracks.
18 - STAVRONIKITA
This 365 feet long wreck is considered to be an advanced dive due
to the depth. Sunk on 22nd November 1978 in a Marine Reserve,
there is easy access to the interior through cut out areas. This dive is
great for photography, with a maximum depth usually at 100 feet
on this dive. Resident barracudas, eels & snappers inhabit this reef.
20 - CLARKE’S BANK
This reef is inhabited by many tropical fish including a large
number of horse-eye, eels & barracudas. Clarke’s Bank also has a
large number of hard and soft corals adding to the color and beauty
of the reef. This site is another location where the Atlantis submarine
may be seen.
ATLANTIS SUBMARINE
Welcome to the Atlantis Submarines
of Barbados!

The Atlantis Submarine enables visitors to

experience a unique underwater adventure
in a real submarine. This award winning
tour is one of the most highly recom-
mended attractions in Barbados for both
adults and children. Imagine yourself in
a real submarine, with big view ports all
around, fully submerged in the aquama-
rine Caribbean Sea, as curious exotic fish
peek in at you and sea fans sway. This fully
narrated undersea voyage creates amazing
unforgettable memories as visitors explore
Barbados’ oldest natural artifact—the coral
reef—It is estimated that the 60 foot high
and 2 mile ling dive site must have started
formation over 20 million years ago!!!

There is a minimum height requirement of 3

feet to experience this amazing adventure.
21 - CARLISLE BAY MARINE PARK 21 - EILLON
These six wrecks are visited on the same dive, a very good An 110 foot freighter sunk on the 8th of June, 1996 to form part of
first dive for beginners, re-entry divers, photographers and Carlisle Bay Marine Park . The ship was a former drug boat, and was
night dives. Lots of tropical fish and marine life are concen- tied up for six years. This wreck is easily accessible for penetration.
trated on these wrecks. Frog fish and sea horses are often
seen on this dive. There are also lots of old anchors and
cannons which litter the bottom. 21 - CORNWALLIS
A Canadian freighter sunk by a torpedo from a German U-boat
during World War II. This wreck was relocated to this Marine
21 - BERWIND
Reserve on the 22nd of October 2000, because it was lying in a high
Berwind is a 70 foot long World War French Tug boat which traffic area and was suffering anchor damage.
was damaged by a German U-boat, and scuttled by her crew
in 1919.
21 - BARGE
A Naval landing barge found in Carlisle Bay.
21 - CE-TREK
The Ce-Trek, a derelict boat constructed of cement was sunk
in January 1986 and has attracted lots of marine life.

21 - BAJAN QUEEN
The Bajan Queen was Barbados’ first tug boat—known as
the “Pelican”,—when the Bridgetown Harbor was being
constructed in the 1960s. One decade later as more modern
tugboats were purchased, the Bajan Queen was converted
into a “Party Boat” which holds many memories for thou-
sands of Barbadians. She was sunk on 19th May, 2002 and
has already started to become a home to many tropical fish.
22 - OLD FORT
Off Needham’s Point—this shallow barrier reef, has lots of
small fish life, coexisting with the cannon balls and antique
bottles found on this reef.
23 - FRIAR’S CRAIG
Off Amaryllis Beach Resort, Fraiar’s Craig is a 100 foot Dutch
freighter which was sunk in 1985 after ten years at anchor in Carlisle
Bay. It now lies broken in three pieces near Asta—a wonderful reef.
This reef can be thoroughly enjoyed in one dive.

24 - ASTA REEF
This reef is done as a combination dive with Friar’s Craig. Lots
of marine life including snappers, barracudas, angel fish &
stingrays, makes a great opportunity for photography.
25 - PIECES OF EIGHT
A drift dive off Hastings. Alive with fish (snappers, parrotfish, small
groupers) and other forms of marine life. This is an excellent drift
dive and good for photography.

26 - ACCRA
Located off Rockley Beach, this shallow reef dive is good for
novice divers and photographers. Accra, offers large schools
of Bermuda chubs.
27 - CASTLE BANK
Off Drill Hall—Castle Bank barrier reef slowly drops off either side
of the reef. This dive is great for macro photography of marine life
and barracudas.

28 - FORK REEF
This barrier dive, is located off Hastings,
dropping off on both sides. Fork Reef attracts
lots of barracudas, snappers and cavaleas.

30 - CARIBBEE
29 - CHARLEYNES Caribbee is a south coast barrier reef that is the home of many forms
On this drift dive, divers will usually see turtles, barracudas of marine life and is a photographer’s dream location.
along with lots of marine life.

31 - BROWN’S SHALLOWS
This dive requires free descent to the crest of this barrier reef,
with drop-offs on either side, making Brown’s Shallows a dive
for advanced divers.
32 - SANDY BEACH 33 - BOOT
This reef is connected to the Boot and is similar in characteris- This nice drift dive has lots of turtles. Boot also has regular sightings
tics with lots of turtles, barracudas, regular sightings of eagle of eagle rays. Good marine life inhabit a small derelict Coast Guard
rays and a nice drift dive. boat that was sunk here.

34 - THE MUFF 36 - NEEDLE

Home of the famous orange sponge coral, this steep-sided This reef is between Mount Charlie and Close Encounters with
virgin reef is frequented by horse-eyes and blackjacks, to underwater cables that are suspended over this reef. Plenty of small
name a few. creatures can be found, making a good location for photography.

35 - CLOSE ENCOUNTERS 38 - MOUNT CHARITY

Close Encounters is an inner reef that is good for feeding fish A deep reef dive and outer barrier reef, with lots of marine life,
and interacting with lots of marine life, including stingrays. turtles, snapper, horseye, and barracuda populate this reef. Mount
Charity is an excellent site for photography.

37 - BLACK JACK SHALLOWS

This inner reef is known for seeing lots of
black jacks, horseye jacks, snappers and
lots of small marine creatures.

39 - WELCOME INN
Welcome Inn is one of our most southern reefs. This reef’s
formation is unique and very different from our other reefs.
Welcome Inn breaks off into different directions—a nice
shallow dive with lots of turtles and snappers.