Here are a few "Frequently Asked Questions" about Tobago Scuba diving

What are the type of boats used for Tobago Scuba Diving? 

The "pirogue" is the dive vessel of choice in these waters... For diving, the boat most favored for these waters is the pirogue, an elognated row boat, typically 28 - 36 feet in length, with a high bow, a deep rounded bottom, and low freeboard midship. When it comes to confortable handling over large oceanic swells and choppy seas, this French-Creole longboat is one of the best for the job.

I'd like to complete my PADI certification in Tobago, what should I bring with me?

If doing the Open Water Referral, you'll need to bring your referral from your current PADI instructor with you. Also, if you have any medical issues, please bring all official medical documentation with you. If you're already certified, please also bring your PADI certification card (and log book if possible).  If you have not done any PADI courses before, you can do your complete course in Tobago. 

Is there Beach or Shore Diving in Tobago?

While there are some sites just about 8 minutes 'out', there isn't any worth-while beach or shore diving in Tobago.

How does Tobago Scuba diving compare to anywhere else in the Caribbean?

Tobago's position in the extreme lower, south-eastern corner of the Caribbean, below the semi-curved island chain of the Lesser Antilles, is what is actually responsible for its profusion of marine life making Tobago Scuba Diving close to the best in the Caribbean. Tobago is part of the part of the South American continental shelf, 70 miles off the Eastern Coast of Venezuela. The island sits in the pathway of the North Equitorial Current (the prelude to the Gulf Stream which begins in the lower Caribbean), from the open Atlantic & the Guyana current, which follows the contours of South America's eastern coast. The latter current brings with it some of the nutrient rich waters of the Orinoco River. As these bodies of water collide and intermingle, they generate a rich eco-system for the vigorous sponge, coral and fish communities.

What's the viz and other scuba diving conditions in Tobago like?

Tobago offers scuba diving year round. Water temperatures generally average in the low 80s (degrees fahrenheit) with visibility customarily from 70 - 90 feet. The only time of concern is when the Orinoco River in Venezuela reaches it's height during the rainy season (July through September), pushing the fringing edge of this ight tributary all the way up to Tobago's southern coast.  

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