Tobago - "A Scuba Diver's Paradise"

If old Caribbean style and excellent diving are what you are looking for, then Tobago is the place for you.

We are located at the very bottom of the Caribbean chain of islands about 760 miles (1,220 km) north of the equator, and about 50 miles from South America.  We are a two island nation, and our better known sister island is called Trinidad, just about 21 miles (33km)  to our south-west.  Trinidad and Tobago are very different both socially and economically, and Tobago can be accessed by both air and sea bridge at very low cost.  Trinidad is much more of a business driven island, with a large number of internationally known businesses located there.  The primary resource that provides the nations wealth in Trinidad and Tobago, is oil which is exported mainly to the United States and South America.

With the inevitable growth in Trinidad, crime has become an increasing problem, which has made international headlines.  Conversely Tobago is shielded from these problems, as the only methods of getting to the island are by sea and air, which are both heavily monitored and policed.  Tobago is a tourist based island, specializing in Scuba Diving, Hobie Cats, Snorkelling, Wind Surfing, Surfing and other recreational driven activities.  Our crime rate is less than that of most first world countries, although I would recommend the normal holiday precautions.  To read more check out our General Information section, for the history, and other details of interest.

Tobago is a year round caribbean scuba diving destination, as our wet season usually consists of short sharp showers, which at most times are a welcome respite from constant sunshine.  We are located about 11 degrees north of the equator which is outside of the normal paths of hurricanes, which may mean the odd windy day, as the beginnings of tropical storms pass us by, but rarely ever disrupt our diving schedule.

The South West of the island has some great reefs and wrecks to visit, and are in general very easy and calm dives.  Divers Dream is one of the best dives on the island, and with the Maverick Wreck (Tobago's biggest and best wreck) only minutes away, makes for easy and many varied dives available.

We don't only cover scuba diving, and PADI courses, there are plenty of other watersports to take advantage of, so come visit Tobago, and see what everyone else is missing!