Batts Rock VS. Paynes Bay

[aczi16]

Visiting Barbados on the Emerald Princess in April. I visited Paynes Bay but all i remember is that the waves are quite small (good-ish thing) and Tiger Woods was married a little ways down...

 

How far away are they from the cruise dock, Bridgetown?

(Which one is closer)

 

Which has better snorkeling?

(more of a beginner-ish. not many deadly/scary animals)

 

Which has better beaches?

(no seaweed, no pebbles everywhere, sandy bottom, etc)

 

Which has better view- picture perfect areas?

(mountains/huge rocks in the water/islands in sight)

 

Which has less people, or at least not crazy crowded?

 

Thank you! =]

[aczi16]

All information is very helpful =]

[sunsetterr]

Hi There

 

batts rock is very nice, but the water can be a little rocky .It is closer to the pier than Paynes bay. To me the best beach close to the pier is carlisle bay, sandy bottom , and you can snorkel, not too far out there are 3 sunken ships . You can either swim out to them or there is a " shuttle boat " that takes you out . i think pay $ 20 per person .

 

large rocks in the sea etc.......not much of that unlees you go to the east coast which is farther away and not good for swimming ( very rough water )...