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Tobago has some of the best diving in the Caribbean. With over 400 hundred different species of fish & sea creatures there is so much to see. There are beautiful reefs as well as the largest brain coral in the world. Being a small island you are never far from one of Tobago’s beautiful beaches. Idyllic white sand, blue seas & palm trees. Some beaches are only accessible by boat but most of them can be reached by car or by foot. Our Main Ridge forest is the oldest forest reserve in the western hemisphere, dating from 1765, and the combination of hills and trees give us many lovely little waterfalls where you can cool down while on a trek. In perfect contrast to the green of the forest is the bright blue of our many sunny beaches, palm-fringed to provide that quintessential hammock and rum punch setting. In Tobago life is slow. Everyone takes the time to stop and talk or “lime” with friends both old and new. But know that there is an alternative, underwater world, just as amazing as the one on land, and offering some of the best diving in the Caribbean.
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EXTRA DIVERS TOBAGO
How about over 400 different species of fish and sea critters! It does not matter if you are into the big sharks, Eagle Rays and very occasional Mantas, or the smaller nudibranchs, it is all there waiting for you. Our waters are nutrient-rich due to the overflow from the Orinoco River in Venezuela, and at times the top few feet of the water can be green. But this is a bonus, this is what brings the marine life here and why everything is so much larger than other dive locations.
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Most of the dives on the island are drift dives. You enter from the boat at the start of the reef and just go with it. Depending on your level of experience, you can dive in a nice gentle drift (ideal holiday diving as you don’t have a lot of finning to do) and enjoy the fish that are all around you, or more experienced divers who thirst for the thrills, can expect some much stronger currents out there.
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Just imagine dropping into the warm water, just off shore, and being faced with a marvellous reef. You are now drifting across tube sponges, barrel sponges, brain corals and sea fans. Then you become distracted by the blue wrasse, queen triggerfish or the angel fish that come to see who is visiting their world this time. But wait - what is that purple mass flashing past you – it’s a school of Caribbean reef squid. And there’s a turtle amongst a mass of Bermuda Chub. If diving at Cove Ledge, don’t forget to look under the ledges where you will often come across a sleeping nurse shark. Also keep an eye out for the Elkhorn coral which is quiet rare down the south end of the island. Cove Ledge is a shallow dive only 5 - 14 metres and the reef has mainly hard corals with numerous ledges & cracks. Here, there is usually a gentle surge unless the seas are rough, and then it can be quiet powerful. Stingray Alley is another great dive – and no prizes for guessing what you are likely to see on this dive. Not only are the rays swimming around you, but if you watch the sand you will see their moving eyes. The majority of the rays are Southern Stingrays but you can also find Lesser Electric Rays. The depth of the reef is between 9 – 16 metres made up of large boulders covered in sea fans, sponges & large holes. A lot of holes will contain Moray Eels but don’t go too near as they are pretty large!. The head will give you a good idea of its size, but occasionally one will swim out, and although they are not long, their size makes up for their length.
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For those of you who enjoy the smaller marine life, then Mount Irvine Wall has so much to offer. This dive is between 6 - 15 metres. The wall is a rocky outcrop which extends out to sea. There is usually a surge on this dive. Watch out for the tiny Secretary Blennies, Banded Shrimp which offer a wonderful cleaning station, and juvenile Spotted Drums, Yellowtail Damselfish, Flamingo Tongues and Sea Goddess. There is always the chance of spotting a Sea Horse but they are really difficult to find as they blend in so well with their surroundings. If you do find one, they are usually happy to pose for photographs. And don’t forget to look in the holes for Octopus. You might even be lucky enough to see our old turtle down there. He is covered in barnacles and is believed to be over 50 years old. 4
The Maverick is another favourite. This is an old cargo ferry that was sunk on 7th April 1997 especially for diving. She sits on the sand in 30 metres of water and has provided a home for a number of different species over the years. At one point we had a huge Goliath Grouper down there who is believed to have weighed well over 350 lbs. Depending on who you talk to the weight varies up to 500 lbs, but then we all know about fishing stories. The Maverick has also had her resident six foot Barracuda who comes and goes, but this is not the place to find sharks. Cobias have often been seen down there and when you come across four or five of them you can easily mistake them for Nurse Sharks.
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TOBAGO SCUBA DIVING AND PADI DIVE COURSES Scuba Diving in Tobago - the most exciting way to • Rental department experience the breathtaking beauty of Caribbean scuba uba • diving. There is something here for every experience level from novice to the most experienced scuba • Discover Scuba Diving program diver. Wreck diver, photographer, explorer; • Reasonable rates whatever your preference, dive in and • Association of Tobago Dive Operators member experience Caribbean scuba diving at its best, here in Tobago where the scuba diving is unparalleled.
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Diving Tobago is so diverse it can offer something to the most advanced diver with thousands of dives under his/her weight belt, or to the rank beginner.
is for Turtles. Tobago has three species of turtle, the hawksbill, leatherback and green. There is a good chance of a turtle encounter while diving on the island, and if you visit March/April you can witness the leatherback females returning to the beach they were born to lay their eggs, then in July/August the hatchlings making their way to the ocean for the first time.
You might say “Great diving in Tobago is as easy as abc...”
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Tobago Diving A to Z
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is for Angelfish. Tobago boasts a wide variety of colourful reeffish, but one of the most impressive is the angelfish. French, queen, princess and gray angelfish lend flashes of colour to your dive.
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is for Boulder Brain Coral. Speyside is home to one of the biggest brain corals in the western hemisphere, and the largest in the Caribbean. Located at the end of the Kelleston Drain dive site, it is an impressive 4.5 metres high and 6 metres wide.
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is for Courses. Dive shops in the north and south of the island offer a range of courses, from PADI and SSI to BSAC and NAUI.
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is for Diver’s Dream and Diver’s Thirst, two of the best dive sites on the south of the island. You will need to be experienced to do these dives as the current here can be strong, but the hard work is rewarded with close encounters with nurse sharks, pristine coral and an abundance of fish.
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is for Eel. Usually hidden in cracks and holes, moray eels are common. Black and white spotted and golden spotted moray eels can be found in reefs, and also snake eels. Green morays grow pretty large here – up to a metre long.
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is for Fun. Enough said!
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is for Guides. Make sure every dive you do is guided. The currents in Tobago are strong and can suddenly change. Reputable dive shops use dive masters or instructors for boat diving and they not only keep you safe, but they know where to find all the good stuff.
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is for Hyperbaric. Tobago has its own one person hyperbaric chamber at Roxborough. Members of the Association of Tobago Dive Operators all have specific protocols for dealing with dive accidents, which hopefully will never happen.
Angel Fish
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is for Ink. The Caribbean squid is a common sight on the reefs, usually travelling in family groups, and they will often raise one or two tentacles when spotted by divers – an automatic defensive move. Octopus live on many of the reefs, hidden in holes, but tell-tale signs of a stack of broken shells can give away their location. On night dives, they are often seen out and about.
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is for Junior. Many dive shops on the island offer courses for junior divers. The PADI Bubblemaker course is specifically designed for 8-10 years old. Full diving courses cater for age 10 and upward.
is for Orinoco River. At certain times of the year, silt from the Orinoco River is carried to our waters on the Guyana Current and may adversely affect underwater visibility in Tobago. However, it is the nutrients in this silt that provide sustenance to the reefs here, giving us a wonderful variety of healthy coral, invertebrate and fish life.
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is for Parrot. Not the feathered variety – they can be spotted in the canopy of Tobago’s rainforest – but the parrotfish. Juvenile and adults are common sights on the reef.
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is for Quality. It is best to dive with a member of the Association of Tobago Dive Operators. The Association ensures all members adhere to international standards including oxygen, first aid kits and radios on board the dive boats, safety sausages for all divers and surface markers to be carried at all times by a dive guide.
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is for Kariwak Reef, a house reef in the south of the island off Store Bay. An excellent site to tune up your dive skills, experience diving for the first time or take a night dive. Dive shops regularly get together to clean the reef, keeping it pristine for you.
is for Lobster. Often tucked below ledges and underneath reef, there are two common types - the Caribbean spiny lobster and the slipper lobster - usually seen on night dives.
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is for Maverick Wreck. Bought by the Association of Tobago Dive Operators more than 14 years ago, the former inter-island ferry was stripped and sunk in 30 metres as an artificial reef off Mount Irvine. The Maverick wreck can be explored inside and out and is now home to an abundance of fish including barracuda and tuna.
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is for Views. There are spectacular underwater views all over, but topside too. Tobago has lots of offer besides diving, like historic sights, the world’s oldest protected rainforest, idyllic beaches, birdwatching, horse riding and much more – perfect to keep any nondiver in your party satisfied.
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is for Worms. Often living on hard corals or sponges, the Christmas tree worm is a common sight on the island and looks exactly as its name
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is for eXhilaration. Nearly all the diving in Tobago is drift diving. Currents can be slow or up to 6 knots at times depending on where you dive. If you’ve never tried drift diving before don’t let that deter you. Drift Diving is easy - just adjust your buoyancy and go with the flow. But keep in mind what you have been told in your dive briefings and follow the Divemaster at all times. Safety first!
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is for Young. Tobago has a high number of juvenile fish thanks to the nutrient-rich waters which surround the island. Common species that breed prolifically include parrotfish, snapper, wrasse, grunts, butterflyfish, tang, damselfish... and on and on!
is for Zebra. No, you won’t see the four legged variety underwater, but you will see the black and white stripes of the sergeant scissor-fish which is common to the island’s reefs, and typically mass in large shoals.
Tel (868) 639-8781/3 Fax (868) 639-8731 Email reservations@crownpointbeachhotel.com www.crownpointbeachhotel.com
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Blue Haven Hotel · Tobago
Luxury Villa, Tobago
Dive into a stunning location steeped in history
is for Speyside. Regarded as one of the best dive regions in the Caribbean, the reefs here are in excellent condition and home to hundreds of species of fish and other marine life. Diving here is done as a drift, with most dives located around Little Tobago and Goat Island.
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This glamourous and romantic property combines the tradition of the old days with modern facilities. The hotel is surrounded on three sides by the sea and all 55 rooms offer breathtaking ocean views.
Palmhaven is a spacious, open plan luxury villa set in a tropical landscape with views over the beautiful island paradise of Tobago in the West Indies. Our prices are: Low Season May to November US$ 260 per night, US$ 1820 per week High Season December to April US$ 390 per night, US$ 2730 per week
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Set on seven acres of beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking Store Bay, one of Tobago’s finest beaches. Within walking distant of the airport and the well-known Pigeon Point Heritage Park. Ocean view rooms equipped with kitchenette, bathroom, cable television and telephone. Poolside restaurant and bar, tennis courts, table tennis and shuffleboard. Complimentary wireless. Come and experience a different point of view!!
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is for Rays. Tobago supports four main types of ray – southern stingrays, spotted eagle rays, electric rays and last, but not least, the magnificent manta ray. They can all be seen in the north and south of the island.
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is for Nurse Shark, the most common type of shark found in Tobago’s waters, and often found lying under ledges, resting, while nutrient-rich water flows through their gills. Less seen species include reef, hammerhead and bull sharks.
is for Ugly. Like the rest of us, not all the fish can be beautiful. Scorpionfish are often found resting on the sand or reef, camouflaged for protection, and they are... well... ugly!
suggests. Bearded fireworms live in abundance on the Maverick wreck and are also common on reefs.
UK Reservations: +44 (0) 1245 459 900 Also available through all good tour operators and travel agents
Tel: (UK) 00 44 1603 439381 Email: kayocallaghan@hotmail.com · www.palmhaven.com
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Dive Sites
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BOOK ENDS Level: Intermediate to Advanced
DIVERS DREAM (DREW SHOAL) Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Two stately nubs of black granite break through the surface providing the classic set of Bookends, but also make for rough surface conditions.
Due to its exposed location in the Columbus Channel is one of the healthiest and liveliest coral reefs in Tobago.
A negative entry is required for this site. To start, you pass between the rocks into a large bowl, which is about 35 feet deep. Look up and you will see the waves breaking over the bowl. It looks very similar to storm clouds passing overhead. Don’t be surprised if you see what looks like a large airplane shooting across, it’s just a tarpon. A school of these large fish has claimed this turf as their own. As you continue to drift at about 50 feet, you will also see jacks, parrotfish, trumpet fish, and grouper that live among the giant barrel sponges. The mild current propels you along a gentle sloping wall. The current seems to tease you by drawing you into deeper water. CORAL GARDENS Level: Beginner to Advanced This site, also called Kelliston Drain (if done on the deep side), just off Little Tobago, features both hard and soft corals, but mostly the latter. Barracuda and trunkfish are common here. What is believed to be the world’s largest brain coral calls this reef home. It is 14ft X 16ft in diameter, almost the size of a small house.
Only during full moon and new moon at low tide the reef can be explored without physical exhaustion. Huge schools of snappers and grunts, barracudas, pompanos, grouper, nurse sharks, eagle rays and big turtles are frequently seen. JAPANESE GARDENS Level: Intermediate to Advanced This site gets its name from the sea whip corals which resemble Japanese bonsai trees. It seems almost as if a Japanese artist sat down and painted his royal garden. This site features many hard and soft corals. It is a shallow sloping reef that begins at 30 ft and tumbles down gracefully to 100 ft. Just when you are sure that your leisurely visit is complete, we encounter the “Kamikaze Cut.” The current picks up speed and you come barrelling down towards two huge boulders, sure that the coming impact will spoil your day.
DIVE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS BLUE WATERS DIVE’N Bluewaters Inn, Batteaux Bay, Tobago Tel: 868 660 2583 / 868 660 5195 Email: bwidiveshop@bluewatersinn.com www.bluewaterinn.com
OCEAN EXPERIENCE Milford Road, Pigeon Point Tel: 868 631 8430 / 868 789 9866 Email: oceanexperiencetgo@gmail.com www.oceanexperiencetobago.com
CHARLOTTEVILLE SHARK SHACKS & ADVENTURE DIVE CENTRE Man O’ War Bay, Tobago Tel: 868 767 6420 Email: shark-shacks@hotmail.com www.shark-shacks.com
R & SEA DIVERS CO. LTD Toucan Inn, Store Bay Local Road Crown Point, Tobago Tel: 868 639 8120 Email: rseadivers@Hotmail.com www.rseadivers.com
EXTRA DIVERS WORLDWIDE (TOBAGO) LTD Grafton Beach Resort, Stonehaven Bay, Black Rock Tel: 868 741 3945 Email: extradiverstobago@gmail.com www.extradiverstobago.eu
TOBAGO DIVE EXPERIENCE Manta Lodge, Speyside, Tobago Tel: 868 660 4888 / 868 688 5071 / 770 3596 Email: tobagodiveexperience@gmail.com www.tobagodiveexperience.com
FRONTIER DIVERS LTD c/o Sandy Point Beach Club, Crown Point, Tobago Tel: 868 631 8138 Mob: 868 683 7210 / 712 9252 Email: bigdougie1@gmail.com www.frontierdiverstt.com
TOBAGO REEF MASTERS Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort Lowlands & Pigeon Point Heritage Park Arts & Craft Centre Tel: 868 660 7234 / 868 770 3596 Email: tobagodiveexperience@gmail.com www.tobagoreefmasters.com
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Located in Speyside, Tobago on the grounds of eco-chic hotel Blue Waters Inn. We offer some of the best diving in the Caribbean, with close proximity to 20+ incredible sites, abundant with diverse marine life. These are accessible from our private jetty, with 2 purpose built dive boats. All levels of experience are welcomed. We have PADI courses, Nitrox, Wrecks, Drift and Night dives. When you surface the hotel offers plush accommodation and 2 excellent onsite restaurants and bars.
But wait, you discover that a crevasse has been cut through the rocks and you pass between them, slow down, and find yourself returned to the calm and tranquil waters of Tobago. Nurse sharks, large barracudas like to hang out near the small caves at this site. There are large brain corals and large schools of jacks. Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond 007 novels, owned a house near here, on Goat Island. THE MAVERICK – WRECK Level: Advanced Previously known as the Scarlet Ibis which was a cargo ferry that ran from Trinidad to Tobago. She was cleaned and sunk for diving on 7th April 1997. Since then she has been home at various different times to very large groupers, cobia’s & barracuda as well snappers, grunts, eels & much more. The Maverick sits on the sand at a depth of 30 metres.
Bluewaters Dive’n Bluewaters Inn Batteaux Bay, Tobago, W.I. Tel (868)660-2583 Fax (868) 660-5195 www.bluewatersinn.com bwidiveshop@bluewatersinn.com
MOUNT IRVINE WALL Level: Beginner to Advanced The wall goes to a depth of 15 metres. This is an ideal dive for the photographer and those who love the little critters, octopus and many colour fish. There are many areas that you can swim through with vertical cracks & crevices. Things to look out for are the very large morays that live here as well as turtles and at times Manta’s.
UNDERSEA TOBAGO LTD Coco Reef Resort, Store Bay, Tobago Tel: 868 631 2626 Mob: 868 680 4209 Email: dive@underseatobago.com www.underseatobago.com WILD TURTLE SCUBA CLUB TOBAGO Turtle Beach Hotel, Blackrock and Castara, Tobago Tel: 868 639 7936 Mob: 868 766 8897 Email: info@divingintobago.com www.divingintobago.com ALLIED MEMBERS:
Come and stay in a family-owned guesthouse where customer service is key and perfect for those wishing to escape the less personal atmosphere of the larger resorts. Discover a cosy haven close to everything you need and only a short stroll to the stunning beaches. We also have onsite our restaurant “The Terrace,” we can offer Bed and Breakfast packages (find us now on facebook)
BACOLET BEACH CLUB info@bacoletbeachclub.com www.bacoletbeachclub.com 639-2357 or 639-3551 COCOMOTION info@cocomotion.net www.cocomotion.net 639-2449 or 686-6082 THE SPEYSIDE INN Windward Road, Speyside, Tobago Tel: 868 660 4852 nabuccoresort@speysideinn.com www.speysideinn.com
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Useful Information – Trinidad and Tobago Capital: Port of Spain, Trinidad Population: Trinidad and Tobago’s population stands at 1,328,019. Currency: The local currency is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar. US dollars are widely accepted at an approximate rate of TT $6 to US $1 and you can find rate information at local banks, or the daily newspapers. Euro’s and the Pound Sterling (GBP) are not as widely accepted as US dollars. Traveller’s cheques and international credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and malls. ATM machines are located at the airport, banks, malls, cities and towns.
Undersea Tobago
Language: The official language of Trinidad and Tobago is English. Area: Trinidad is approximately 1853 square miles (4,800 sq km) and Tobago 116 square miles (300 sq km) Location: Trinidad and Tobago are the most southern islands in the Caribbean, located a mere seven miles off Venezuela’s north eastern coast. The islands are a 3 hour and 19 minute flight from Miami, 4 1/2 hours from New York and 58 minutes from Caracas. Climate & Weather: Trinidad and Tobago has a warm, sunny climate year round. The average daytime temperature is about 28 degrees Celsius. Our islands have two main seasons, the Dry Season, from January to May and the Rainy Season, from June to December. In the Rainy Season, mornings are usually sunny, followed by rainy afternoons and fair nights. During this time, our general rainfall pattern is interrupted by days of brilliant sunshine. Banking & Business: Banks are open on Monday to Thursday, 8am-2pm and Friday, 8am to 1pm;3pm-5pm. Banks located in shopping plazas and malls are the exception to this rule with business hours from 11am to 6pm. As a rule, the day starts at 8am and ends at 4pm, from Monday to Friday at most Government Departments and private business. Shops open from 8 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday - except for stores in malls, which are open from 10am to 7pm. Most malls and shops are closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. Taxes • Hotel Tax This tax of 10% is standard to all hotels and guesthouses in T&T. In addition, hotels may add on their own service and utility fees or security deposits - but this depends on the provider. The best way to find out about these fees is from your hotel or guesthouse. • Value Added Tax Value Added Tax, or VAT, is a 15% tax added to goods and services. The prices displayed in stores usually include this tax, unless otherwise stated. Electricity: 110/220 volts. If this voltage is different from your home country, some hotels
Foureye Butterflyfish offer adapters to their guests or adaptors can be purchased from local hardware and electrical stores. Telecommunications: The international dialling code for Trinidad and Tobago is 1-868 followed by seven digits. On the islands, use the seven digits alone. Internet: Internet cafes are very popular in T&T and rates start at US .80 cents per hour (there may be an extra charge for the use of webcams, printers and other accessories). Health: No special vaccines or precautions are required before your trip to Trinidad and Tobago, however you should pack all prescription medication required for the trip. Business hours for malls, shops, and supermarket: As a rule, most shops open for business at 8am till 5pm from Monday to Friday. Stores in Port of Spain close at 3pm on Saturdays; however the malls are open from 10am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Most business, including malls and shopping plazas, are closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. Groceries and some pharmacies are the exception. Tipping: This is left to your own discretion; however you can follow the guidelines shown here: • Taxi Drivers: 10% of the fare • Service Staff at a Restaurant: 10 to 15 % of total bill • Spa Attendants: 10% of total bill. What type of clothing should I pack: If you are visiting Trinidad and Tobago on vacation, comfortable, light cotton clothing is recommen-ded, to protect you from hot daytime
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temperatures, but pack a light sweater as it can get quite cool in the evening. Please note, it is illegal in Trinidad and Tobago for civilians to wear camouflage clothing and these items will be seized if found in your possession. Driving: To drive you will need a valid international driver’s permit or one issued in the Bahamas, Canada, England, France, Germany or the United States of America. This permit is valid for 90 days after arrival. In both islands, traffic moves on the left side. Most vehicles, including rentals, are right-hand drive and to secure yours a credit card or cash deposit is required. Random: The steelpan is Trinidad and Tobago’s national instrument.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Advantage Management Group UK Suite 200, Parkway House, Sheen Lane, London SW14 8LS United Kingdom Tel: + 44 (0) 844 846 0812 Fax: +44 (0) 208 878 9124 Email: trinbago@amgltd.biz Trinidad & Tobago Tourism Development Company Ltd. Level 1, Maritime Centre, #29 Tenth Avenue, Barataria, Trinidad, West Indies Tel: 1-868-675-7034 Fax: 1-868-638-7962 www.tdc.co.tt The Division of Tourism and Transportation #12 Sangster Hill, Scarborough, Tobago, W.I. Phone: 1 868 639 2125, 639 4636 Fax: 1 868 639 3566
Undersea Tobago was launched in 1997, as a PADI Dive Resort we primarily provide dive charters and PADI tuition and in keeping with our goals, became the first dive operation in Tobago to offer Enriched Air Nitrox dives and the PADI Enriched Air Nitrox course, and the only to offer the PADI SASY program for kids aged 5-7 years. Located on the private beach belonging to the award winning Coco Reef Resort, we have been named ‘Tobago’s Dive Centre of the Year’ multiple times and are rated #1 on TripAdvisor.
Undersea Tobago Coco Reef Resort, Store Bay, Tobago www.underseatobago.com dive@underseatobago.com Tel: 868 631 2626 Mobile: 868 680 4209 Check us on Facebook for the latest news!
THE HAPPIEST ISLAND
In The Caribbean Awaits You Tobago was named the Happiest Country in the Caribbean by World Happiness Report published by the United Nations. We’re happy because of the beauty that surrounds us. We’re happy because we attract tourists from all over the world. We are happy to share our beautiful island with you. Tobago has some of the best diving in the Caribbean with over 400 different species of fish and sea creatures. There are beautiful reefs as well as the largest brain coral in the world. The resort has a 5-Star PADI Dive Centre in addition to a Dive Training Pool at the resort. Tobago has much to offer from exciting watersports to eco-adventure in one of the hemisphere’s oldest rainforests.
The Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort has 178 deluxe oceanfront guest rooms and 22 suites, all featuring breathtaking ocean views from large private balconies and terraces. There are 3 oceanfront swimming pools, a PGA designed 18-hole golf course, tennis, a PADI 5-star dive centre, spa services, guest activities, a kids club and a variety of excursions, as well as a wide range of dining options.
Reservations: 0845 004 8276 • Local: 868-660-8500 • Email: Reservations@MagdalenaGrand.com
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