Things to do in Tobago

From the extremes of kite-surfing to the gentler pleasures of snorkelling, with the possibilities of surfing, windsurfing, kayaking, wake-boarding, water-skiing, hobie-cat and yacht sailing falling somewhere in between, there's truly something for everyone. It's hard to resist those warm, blue Caribbean waters.....! With an average air temperature of 31°c and an average water temperatures of 28°c throughout the whole year, Tobago is a water-babies dream destination, even if your idea of water-sports is lazing in the sun at Pigeon Point and dipping into the calm blue water inside the Bucco Reef once in a while to cool off.

Windsurfing: Windsurfers will be challenged by the waves at CAS en Bas and Vex Fort, the most popular spots for advanced and intermediate Windsurfers, while beginners will find the calmer waters of the west coast perfect for sharpening their skills. Top-of-the-line equipment and instruction is available at most hotels and several windsurfing centres around the island.

Snorkelling: Snorkelling, is one of the most popular visitor activities on Tobago – hardly surprising considering that Tobago has some of the best coral reefs in the Caribbean. Tobago’s shallow reefs are ideal for visitors who want to experience Tobago’s magical underwater landscape.  For family snorkelling fun head over to Pigeon Point, the water is shallow and safe.

Water-skiing and Para-Sailing: Available at most hotels, water-skiing in Saint Lucia can be enjoyed by beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers. For an aerial thrill, visitors are encouraged to try parasailing, which allows riders to view spectacular sights as they soar above Rodney Bay.

Diving: Described by Jacque Costeau as some of the best diving available in the Caribbean, Tobago's relatively untouched sites are visited by more than 4,000 divers a year, ranging from experienced drift divers to newly-qualified aficionados. Expect to see manta- and sting-rays, sharks and turtles among some of the world's oldest and the world's largest brain coral. Contact the Association of Tobago Dive Operators.

Fishing: Deep sea fishing is a popular sport on the island, with Tobago hosting the Carib International Game Fishing Tournament in April each year. Main catches around the coast include marlin, sailfish, tuna, Wahoo and 'dolphin'. For those of you who may be concerned by this last one, Dolphin Fish is another name for Mahi-Mahi, you won't be catching Flipper or any of his cousins!! Charters are available throughout the island from half days to longer durations, with local experienced fishermen, who use FAD's (Fish Attracting Devices - best described as a floating bamboo raft) to almost guarantee a good daily catch.

Golf: Mount Irvine golf course, with its water holes and palm trees, is tough but stunning, with sweeping views over Mount Irvine Bay and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Open since 1968, it's a challenging 18-hole course, previously host to the annual Tobago Pro-Am championship. Take a lesson or two from the professionals (one of whom has been teaching there for 30 years); you'll learn as much about the island and its ways as about your backswing!
The newly-established Tobago Plantations Golf and Country Club offers another world-class championship course, on the Atlantic side of the lowlands. What could rival a morning's golf followed by a few cool Stags and an afternoon on the beach...?