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 have some of the best dives that the Caribbean can offer.

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.

Top Ten Reasons to choose us when you come to Tobago

1. FREE TRANSFERS - We pickup and drop off our divers daily, free of charge, to all southern based accommodation. We can also store your dive kit for you free of charge in our secure, fully alarmed and protected, wet-room.

2. SAFETY FIRST - WOW is a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre, and we must adhere to strict diving safety rules, including regular equipment checks, and crew practice scenarios. We have cell phone communication onboard, life jackets stowed under seats, O2 kits and medical kits onboard. We are DAN members and trainers. We dont just say it, we do it!

3. PADI 5 STAR - We are the number one ranked PADI dive centre on the island, which means we must maintain very high standards, and we aim to provide you with the best possible experience.

4. CUSTOM BUILT DIVE BOAT - Atlantic Blues is the biggest and best dive boat in daily use on Tobago. Don't be fooled by advertised big boats that only get used for large dive groups, or converted fishing boats. Atlantic Blues (shown above) is a purpose built dive boat that we use for diving every day.

5. DEDICATED DIVE POOL - World of Watersports is proud to own the ONLY dedicated scuba diving pool on the island, purpose built for scuba diver training. Don't be held back by when a hotel lets you use their pool, or have to share with swimmers, this pool is the perfect design for Scuba Diving training.

6. RANGE OF DIVE SITES - We dive all around the island, and unlike a number of our competitors who dive only the north or the south, we dive regularly from the Atlantic to the Caribbean and Speyside. No-one has a greater range of dive sites available than us.  We are one of the very few dive centres to be open all year long, including Sundays and public holidays.  We are only closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

7. NITROX - We have the largest compressor on the island, with high tech filters and monitoring equipment. Three air banks and three oxygen banks allow us to mix exactly what you want. We have several highly trained gas mixers on staff, to make sure you get exactly what you order.

8. ACCOMMODATION - From guest houses and bed & breakfast to villas and top quality hotels, we have contracts with some of the best accommodation available. We have listed several on our website, but if you have a more specific requirement, then email us, and we will do our best to find exactly what you are looking for.

9. TRAINING - The number of PADI courses we can offer is un-paralleled on the island, from eLearning to Instructor, we cover everything that is possible in Tobago - please dont ask for Ice Diving!  The Caribbean is a great place to come and learn to dive, and what better way than with a PADI Five Star Dive Centre.

10. BEACH BBQ, FISHING, SNORKELLING - We don't only offer diving, but also other ways to enjoy yourself in the Caribbean. If your partner is going to scuba dive, why not come along, either sightseeing or snorkelling. We run regular beach BBQ's on secluded beaches, fun fishing trips, and snorkelling trips to Nylon Pool, Buccoo Reef and Arnos Vale amongst others - some of the best snorkelling to be found in the Caribbean.