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West Side Scuba

Dive shop·Hastings · Christ Church

Small groups since 1993

About West Side Scuba

West Side Scuba is a family-operated dive shop established in 1993. It keeps boats to a maximum of 12 people, Discover Scuba dives to four per instructor, and dives sites from Carlisle Bay to the wreck of the Stavronikita, which lies 70 to 140 ft deep and needs Advanced Open Water certification.

Why it's on our list

  • Since 1993
  • Max 12 on the boat
  • Stavronikita for advanced divers

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with West Side Scuba before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from West Side Scuba are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Carlisle Bay2.3 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 8 min
  2. St. Lawrence Gap2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 9 min
  3. Bridgetown (Parliament)2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 9 min
  4. Oistins6.1 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 15 min
  5. Sandy Lane11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 26 min
  6. Grantley Adams airport12 kmCar or taxi 27 min
  7. Harrison’s Cave13 kmCar or taxi 28 min
  8. Holetown (Limegrove)13 kmCar or taxi 29 min
  9. Bathsheba17 kmCar or taxi 38 min
  10. Speightstown20 kmCar or taxi 43 min

Location

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