Diving Tobago
Diving in Tobago caters for all levels of experience. The coral seas are made up of fringing and patch reefs with sponges and hard and soft coral. It is well known for its drift dives and there are some strong currents that can be unpredictable. The reefs of south coast are much calmer, where as Speyside has much faster currents that are consistently two knots. Nutrients from the Orinoco River estuary support plankton on which a complex community thrives, including mantas and whale sharks. Other marine life includes Nurse sharks, black tip reef sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, manta rays, tarpon, chromis, angelfish, parrotfish, and damselfish.
Best time to dive
Year-round diving is great.
Visibility
Visibility averages 50 to 100 feet.
Water temperatures
The water temperature ranges from 80°F to 86°F.
Weather and climate
The islands enjoy a tropical climate with average maximum temperatures of 89°F (32°C). Tobago’s temperatures are cooler, owing to the more constant northeast trade winds. There is a dry season between January and May and a wet season from June to December. Annual rainfall is about 40 inches (200cm) over most of the country.
Language
English
Passport/Visa requirements
Citizens of all nations need a valid passport. All travelers should have a round-trip or onward ticket.
Currency
Trinidad and Tobago Dollar – Get exchange rates at http://www.xe.com/ucc/
Electrical current
You’ll find 110 volt and 220 volts AC on the island. Adaptors or transformers may be necessary for North American appliances.
Capital
Scarborough
General information
Tobago lays 21 miles northeast of Trinidad. It is 116 square miles in area. This is the island on which Robinson Crusoe was said to have been stranded on 30th September 1659.
Trinidad and Tobago, originally part of the South American continent, has retained many of the plants and animals of South America, leaving the islands with a diversity of flora and fauna quite disproportionate to their size. 260 species of birds breed in Trinidad and Tobago and over 150 migrate here from North and South America. Over 430 species of birds, and over 600 species of butterflies have been recorded in Trinidad and Tobago. Bird watching is very popular in Trinidad and Tobago.
From white sand beaches to fine dining and nightly entertainment, Tobago has a lot to offer.
Map
Get a map of Tobago from WorldAtlas.com