Plongée à Tobago — Trinidad and Tobago

Tobago's Speyside coast is home to the world's largest recorded brain coral and regular manta ray encounters at cleaning stations — both rare finds for the Caribbean. The nutrient-rich waters from the Orinoco River outflow create an unusually productive marine ecosystem for this part of the world.

Score
59.6
Visibilité
9–30m
Température
26–29°C
Meilleurs mois
January, February, March
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Tobago
Trinidad and TobagoCaribbean
59.6

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11.2972°N

-60.5203°E

Tobago's Speyside coast is home to the world's largest recorded brain coral and regular manta ray encounters at cleaning stations — both rare finds for the Caribbean. The nutrient-rich waters from the Orinoco River outflow create an unusually productive marine ecosystem for this part of the world.

The Caribbean's Biggest Brain Coral & Manta Rays

Visibility9–30 m
Temperature26–29°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$70
Best MonthsJanuary, February, March, April
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score breakdown

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ML60.0CH32.0VIS70.0SV33.0TMP73.0DA62.0OP78.0TS66.0GT68.0VAL60.0CRD57.0SP70.0

Marine Life

60.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
96
Megafauna Encounters
28
Reef Fish Abundance
98
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
50
Marine life diversity
60.0
Coral & reef health
32.0
Visibility & conditions
70.0
Dive site variety
33.0
Water temperature
73.0
Depth & access
62.0
Operator quality
78.0
Topside experience
66.0
Getting there
68.0
Value & cost
60.0
Crowding
57.0
Social proof
70.0

Traveling with non-divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for non-divers

Nylon Pool wadingPigeon Point BeachMain Ridge Forest Reserve hiking (oldest protected rainforest)goat racing (Easter)Argyle Waterfall

Nearby cultural sites

  • Fort King George
  • Tobago Museum
  • Main Ridge Forest Reserve (UNESCO)

Non-diver score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & emergency

Dive insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber150 km — Trinidad Hyperbaric Facility
Nearest Hospital10 km

Hospital in Scarborough; chamber in Trinidad (short flight); inter-island flights frequent

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top operators

Undersea Tobago

PADI

4.7
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AquaMarine Dive Tobago

PADI

4.6
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