Dive Sportif - Tobago Diving Holidays

One of the peaks of Caribbean diving. Located off South American shores, just north east of Trinidad, this tiny island republic is one of the most southerly in the Caribbean chain. Only 27 miles long and 6 miles across at its widest point, allows easily exploration of the sites. The nutrient rich waters of the Orinoco River are carried past the island in what is the start of the Gulf Stream. While this can result in a dramatic drop in visibility it also means lots of manta rays and even whale sharks. The island offers diving for all levels of diver. The main dive sites are Speyside in the north-east and Crown Point at the south-west. The Caribbean’s largest Brain Coral colony, measuring over 5m by 3m, is located nearby at Kelleston Drain. Due to the plankton enriched waters, there are frequent encounters with large Barracuda, Dolphin, Whale Sharks and Giant Sea Turtles. The wreck of the Maverick, a previous inter island ferry deliberately sunk in 1997, is sited along the north west coast. Other notable dive sites are the Tarpon Bowl and The Sisters which are huge rock towers that plunge to a depth from above the water to over 40m where Scalloped Hammerheads may be encountered. A memorable dive experience is to pass between these the rocks. Currents and surge can be a fast, so this is a good destination for the more experienced diver with fast drift dives with lots of big pelagics.

DIVE CENTRES

- Dive Centre: Tobago Dive Experience
- Dive Centre: Undersea Tobago

Dive Centre: Undersea Tobago

Based at Coco Reef Resort, this Professional PADI dive centre is owned and run by husband and wife team Derek & Evelyn Chung, who provide uncrowned diving and personal service. With over 20 years experience they not only bring safety, but a wealth of marine life and dive site knowledge with them on every dive. Fast open design boats with twin outboard engines, VHF radio, DAN oxygen system, shade and tank racks take 6-8 divers maximum to over 20 superb dive sites accessed within 30 mins. Sites include wrecks, reefs encrusted with sponges and coral growth, pinnacles, wall, and drift dives where turtles, Morays, rays, seahorse, batfish, grunts, snapper, barracuda, Black Tip Reef sharks, Nurse sharks, Horse Eyed jacks and scalloped Hammerhead sharks may be encountered. Good storage facilities and quality rental gear. Nitrox available.

The Courses:

PADI Open Water: £310

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Referral PADI OW: £168

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Advanced PADI OW: £210

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Courses include use of equipment, course materials, certification fee and necessary boat trips.

Dive Packages:

10 dives: £245

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Includes boat dives with guide and tank/weights.

Coco Reef Resort & Spa

Location: Located in an idyllic situation on Coconut Bay overlooking a white sandy beach and 10 minutes from the airport near Crown Point. Coco Reef is a quality hotel with excellent facilities.

Accomodation: 135 rooms comfortable air-conditioned rooms decorated in Caribbean style each with telephone, TV, minibar, bath, shower and balcony or terrace. Superior Garden Rooms have garden view. Deluxe Oceanview have sea view. One bedroom suites have a separate living room with sitting area. Villa suites also available. The hotel reflects and air of elegance, enhancing the charm and hospitality that Tobago has to offer.

Facilities: Two restaurants, Tamara’s with international buffet and Bacchanals, beach side bistro and bar serving Caribbean style food and snacks during the day, a main bar with music in the evenings, swimming pool, fitness centre, tennis, watersports including Sunfish sailing, kayaks and snorkelling, Diving centre , Spa and shops.

Diving: Undersea Tobago diving centre based on site.

Prices (7 nights) from:
Low: £1049
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High: £1185

Prices (7 nights) from:

Low: £1049

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High: £1185

Conrado Beach Resort

Location: 10 minutes walk to Pigeon Point and approx 5 minutes form the airport.

Accomodation: This informal family Inn offers relaxed Caribbean hospitality. Simply furnished, air-conditioned rooms all with ensuite shower/WC, cable TV. Superior oceanview rooms have a large terrace with superb seaview.

Facilities: Breakfast and Caribbean style meals are served on the terrace, overlooking the beach, metres from the sea. Calypso Reef is the in house restaurant and bar.

Diving: Free transfers provided to Undersea Tobago based at the nearby Coco Reef.

Prices (7 nights) from:
Low: £575
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High: £899

Prices (7 nights) from:

Low: £575

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High: £899

Dive Centre: Tobago Dive Experience

Based at Manta Lodge, this is a fully equipped dive centre with PADI instructors. A selection of Sherwood dive gear and photographic equipment is available for hire. The main attraction is the number of manta rays which can be encountered in the north-east due the richness of the waters. An abundance of large marine creatures may be encountered such as grouper, snapper, tarpon and, sharks. Extensive Fringing reefs, hard and soft corals are found along the calm west coast. Tobago’s famous ‘Buccoo Reef’ on the Caribbean side of the island can also be dived. Over 20 dive sites are just a few minutes boat ride from Speyside and many more a little further afield. Three dives daily. Special excursions and night dives available on request. Equipment & tuition available.

The Courses:

PADI Open Water: £349

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Referral PADI OW: £219

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Advanced PADI OW: £278

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Courses include use of equipment, course materials, necessary boat trips and certification.

Dive Packages:

6 dives: £165

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10 dives: £259

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Includes boat dives tank/weights

Manta Lodge

Location: A well run and intimate hotel overlooking the bay in the village of Speyside at the Northeast end of the island. Transfer time from the airport approximately 80 minutes.

Accomodation: 22 well appointed tastefully decorated rooms all with private bathrooms. Standard rooms have twin or double beds, ceiling fan, private balconies and ocean views. Superior rooms are as standard but have air-conditioning. Loft rooms have ceiling fan and air conditioning, twin or double beds and a private sundeck with breathtaking views of the ocean. Attic rooms as a Loft rooms but have no sundeck.

Facilities: Swimming pool, with pool side restaurant and bar which offers a variety of dishes and specialises in seafood. There is a small beach across the road and a well equipped, on site dive centre. Snorkelling, rainforest trips and walking tours can be arranged locally.

Diving: Tobago Dive Experience based on site.

Prices (7 nights) from:
Low: £725
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High: £1035
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Prices (7 nights) from:

Low: £725

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High: £1035

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DESTINATIONS / CARIBBEAN / TOBAGO