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Dive Spot Guide•
The Barge/Coliseum
Andros wreck-and-reef with a false wall.
Short-boat wreck dive off Andros with coral structure, a false wall, and enough life to reward a steady, unhurried plan.
About The Barge/Coliseum
The Barge/Coliseum is a boat-access wreck-and-reef dive off Andros where a World War II barge has turned into an artificial reef beside a false wall. It suits relaxed, buoyancy-aware divers who want a wreck, rubble, and coral-structure mix with turtles, rays, sharks, nudibranchs, eels, lobsters, and schooling fish. Plan it as a short boat run from Small Hope Bay Lodge and keep the day flexible around visibility and current.
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Research Estimate At The Barge/Coliseum
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 24m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is The Barge/Coliseum?
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Community sourced coordinates.
The Barge/Coliseum Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18.3m - 24.4m
Depth Note
Depth given as 60–80 ft.
Best Season
November to May, when visibility is usually best and currents are generally easier than in the wet season.
Typical Conditions
Warm wreck-and-reef water with a calm false-wall finish on good days, plus a sea state that can tighten up in wet-season weather.
Safety & Access At The Barge/Coliseum
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Watch for sharks and other large marine life while exploring the wreck and rubble.
Access Restrictions
Plan through a local operator; boat timing and sea state matter more than land access.
Legal Notes
Follow the operator brief and standard wreck-dive practice; respect any local anchoring and reef-care rules.
Local Intel For The Barge/Coliseum
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wreck-and-reef scuba dive with points of interest including rubble areas and a nearby false wall.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the wreck and surrounding structure are better appreciated on scuba.
Snorkeling
A poor snorkel choice unless conditions are exceptionally calm; the site is built for scuba and boat access.
Wildlife at The Barge/Coliseum
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At The Barge/Coliseum
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At The Barge/Coliseum
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility24m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
