Barbados
Stavronikita Wreck
About this Dive Site
Description
The Stavronikita Wreck, affectionately known as 'Stavro', is a 111m freighter deliberately sunk in 1978 to foster a thriving artificial reef within Barbados' Folkestone Marine Park. Now upright at 30 meters, this impressive wreck is encrusted with marine growth and teems with life, offering encounters with barracuda, turtles, and a kaleidoscope of reef fish.
Best Time to Dive
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| 28°C | 28°C | 29°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 29°C | 28°C |
Peak Season
March, January, February, April, October, November, December
Jan
Protected marine park, abundant fish life and coral formations.
Feb
Calm waters, ideal for snorkeling and beginner dives.
Mar
Peak visibility, excellent for observing marine biodiversity.
Apr
Warm waters, good for spotting juvenile fish.
More monthly highlights
May
Warmer temperatures, potential for plankton blooms.
Jun
Start of the rainy season, occasional showers.
Jul
Rainy season, visibility can be reduced after heavy rain.
Aug
Highest chance of rain, visibility can be poor.
Sep
End of the rainy season, conditions start to improve.
Oct
Transitioning out of rainy season, good visibility returns.
Nov
Start of the dry season, excellent conditions for marine life observation.
Dec
Festive season diving, good visibility and calm seas within the park.
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