Destination Overview:
Tobago abounds with natural allure: palm-lined beaches, lush rain forests and pristine coral reefs teeming with rich marine life. The contrast of rolling hills against wave-beaten shores creates a stunning vista. The South (Windward) Coast is washed by the dark green, wave-whipped Atlantic and is lined with vibrant fishing villages, while the North (Leeward) Coast provides Tobago with some of its finest beaches. The eastern landscape of the interior rises steeply into tall peaks and rolling hillocks, providing shelter for the oldest protected forest reserve in the Western Hemisphere. A perfect complement to bustling Trinidad, Tobago is a true jewel of the Caribbean Sea, whose sparkle will live in your memory long after you have left her shores.

Diving Details:
There are some 30 dives in the Speyside area alone, with the bulk of diving on Tobago being drift diving. The waters of Tobago teem with colorful reef fish and healthy corals, but it is the encounters with the “Giants of the Drift” that truly set this island apart from other Caribbean dive destinations. Nutrient rich waters and an abundance of small fish combine to attract a large number of predators and filter feeders including Southern Stingrays, Morays, Nurse Sharks, Turtles, Tarpon, Mola Mola, Manta Rays & Hammerheads!

Insider Information:
The best time to see Hammerheads in Tobago is December to March when the water is a bit cooler. The dive site that they frequent is “The Sisters”, about a 45 minute boat ride from Speyside. The best time to see Mantas in Tobago is March to July (April & May is mating season).

Dive Operators

Dive Sites

Hotels

image Blue Waters Inn
image Manta Lodge
image The Speyside Inn

Restaurants

Non-Diving Activities

  • Visit Argyle Falls
  • Go birdwatching
  • Lounge on a beach
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Frequently Asked Questions

Tobago is the smaller of the two islands that make up the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It is located in the southern Caribbean, northeast of the island of Trinidad and southeast of Grenada.

Tobago is a short 25 minute flight from Port of Spain, Trinidad. Port of Spain is approximately a 5 hour flight from New York and a 3 hour, 40 minute flight from Miami.

The local currency is the Trinidad and Tobago Dollar. Currently 1 USD = 6.42 TTD (Aug 2013).

English is the official language in Trinidad and Tobago.

Yes, you will need a valid passport to enter Trinidad and Tobago, as well as to re-enter the U.S. Always check www.travel.state.gov before traveling for the most current information.

For legal reasons, we cannot make official recommendations regarding shots and immunizations. Please consult with your physician or visit www.cdc.gov for more information.

110-120 Volts (same as U.S.) although all sockets may not be identical. We recommend traveling with one or two universal adapters, as they are difficult to find in Tobago.

Please check with your airline for luggage requirements and restrictions.

Yes, unless otherwise specified, we will arrange for your transfers to and from the airport.

There are some 30 dives in the Speyside area alone, with the bulk of diving on Tobago being drift diving. The waters of Tobago teem with colorful reef fish and healthy corals, but it is the encounters with the “Giants of the Drift” that truly set this island apart from other Caribbean dive destinations. Nutrient rich waters and an abundance of small fish combine to attract a large number of predators and filter feeders including Southern Stingrays, Morays, Nurse Sharks, Turtles, Tarpon, Mola Mola, Manta Rays & Hammerheads!

77-82 degrees

50-100 ft

3mm

Most dive sites are within a 5-20 minute boat ride from Speyside. Trips to St. Giles Island or The Sisters take about 45 minutes.

2 or 3 tank dive days (depending on which dive operation you are diving with). You will usually return between dives, except when diving the outer sites like St. Giles Island or The Sisters.

Dive rental equipment, Nitrox, meals/beverages other than those specified, dive insurance, travel insurance, gratuities

E-tickets and vouchers are sent approximately 3 weeks prior to your departure.