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Tobago
is the destination for divers. It is a small island and compared
to many other Caribbean Island destinations, it is visited by
relatively few divers making it very pristine and untouched. It
is a great destination for the beginner and very advanced diver
alike. Sites range from gently sloping coral reefs to stunning
vertical rock faces covered with encrusting sponges, gorgonians
and stony corals. These sites support a wide range of life, most
notably the stingrays, eagle rays, hawksbill turtles, and nurse
sharks. On the smaller end of the scale you will find cherubfish,
flameback angelfish, and sea horses.
The south end of this tiny island is the quieter, shallower area
while the north end experiences the Guyana Current creating intense
and exciting drift dives. These drift dives are fantastic. Large
shoals of grunt and snapper create a swirl of moving color. Green
morays, nurse sharks, turtles and the occasional whale shark complete
the dream dive.
Water Temp Summer Average 80F 26C Winter 70F 21C Visibility Average
80 ft 24 m
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Dive
Services/Accommodations
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Manta Lodge / Tobago Dive Experience
P.O. Box 433
Scarborough, Tobago
Tel. 954 453-5028 or 1-866 486-2246
Fax. 954 351-9740
reservations@mantalodge.com
http://www.mantalodge.com
Embellished
in old world Caribbean elegance, the cozy 22 room property
may be small, but it still features a number of 'big'
amenities. The Green Moray Bar & Restaurant, soft
sand beach, full service dive shop, freshwater swimming
pool, reading nook with a multi-lingual lending library,
endless hiking trails and plenty of room to relax! |
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& Sea Divers Co Ltd
C/O Toucan Inn
Store Bay Local Road
Crown Point
Tobago
Tel. 868-639-8120
No matter if you are a novice or experienced diver we
offer safety & fun. We teach Padi & are a BSAC
& PADI Centre.
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Number of Dive Boats: 1
» Maximum Number of Divers per Boat: 8
» Gear Provided: Tanks & weights
» Rental Gear Available: BCD, Regs, Wetsuit, Masks
» Nitrox Available: No
» Type of Diving Available: Reef, Wreck, Wall,
Drift
» Total Dive Sites: 22
» Minimum Time to Dive Sites: 5
» Maximum Time to Dive Sites: 15 mins - If up
north 1hr 30 mins
» Certification Agencies: PADI
» Courses Offered: Bubblemaker, discover scuba,
open water, advanced open water, rescue, emergency first
reponse, dive master & specialities.
rsdivers@tstt.net.tt
http://www.rseadivers.com |
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Travel
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AIR
TRAVEL: TRINIDAD-TOBAGO AIRBRIDGE
There is a regular air service, or air bridge,
between Trinidad and Tobago, with the first
of roughly 12 daily flights leaving Piarco International
Airport at 6am. This service is run by Caribbean
Airlines, Trinidad and Tobago's national
air service provider.
Flights on the air bridge cost US$24 one way
or US$48 return. Return tickets for children
under the age of 12 cost US$24.
If you are travelling to Tobago via the air
bridge it is important to note that during peak
periods (Easter weekend, Plymouth Jazz Festival
in April and Great Race weekend in August) the
service is often over subscribed and it is possible
to face long delays, even when holding a confirmed
ticket.
Entry Requirements
Trinidad and Tobago Passport & Visa Requirements
Entry requirements for Americans: A visa is
not required by US citizens for a stay of up
to three months for tourist purposes.
Entry requirements for UK nationals: UK nationals,
regardless of their passport endorsement, do
not need a visa to enter TNT.
Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadians
do not need a visa to visit TNT.
Entry requirements for Australians: Australians
require a visa for Trinidad and Tobago, which
can be obtained on arrival for a visa waiver
fee of TT$50.
Entry requirements for South Africans: South
Africans require a visa for Trinidad and Tobago
which can be obtained on arrival for a visa
waiver fee of TT$50.
Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealanders
require a visa for Trinidad and Tobago which
can be obtained on arrival for a visa waiver
fee TT$50.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish
nationals do not require a visa to visit TNT.
Passport/Visa Note: Passports must be valid
for at least the period of the proposed visit.
Visitors require documents for return or onward
travel, and a fixed address for the period of
their stay.
Entry regulations are subject to change on short
notice. You are advised to contact your embassey
or consulate office for the latest information.
Contacts
Trinidad and Tobago Tourism: +868 675 7034/5/6/7
or www.visittnt.com
Embassy of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago,
Washington DC, United States: +1 202 467 6490
High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad
& Tobago, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20
7245 9351
High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad
& Tobago, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 232 2418
Consulate-General of Trinidad & Tobago,
Double Bay, New South Wales, Australia: +61
(0)2 9327 8468
High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad
& Tobago, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12
460 9688
Consulate of Trinidad & Tobago, Auckland,
New Zealand: +64 (0)9 302 1860
United States Embassy, Port of Spain: +868 622
6371
British High Commission, Port of Spain: +868
628 1234/2748
Canadian High Commission, Port of Spain: +868
622 6232
Australian High Commission, Port of Spain: +868
628 4732
South African High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica
(also responsible for Trinidad and Tobago):
+ 876 978 3160/4457
Irish Honorary Consul, Port of Spain: +868 628
2385
New Zealand High Commission, Ottawa, Canada:
+1 613 238 5991 (also responsible for Trinidad
and Tobago)
Emergencies: 999 (Police); 990 (Fire/Ambulance)
Visitor Information and Tips
General Climate
Trinidad & Tobago has two main seasons -
the dry season, from January to May and the
wet or rainy season, from June to December.
In the rainy season, mornings are usually sunny,
followed by rainy afternoons and fair nights.
During this time, the general rainfall pattern
is interrupted by days of brilliant sunshine.
This is similar to what temperate climes know
as Indian Summer and offers a warm, invigorating
change from dull weather. This mini-break normally
happens between mid September to mid October.
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 are from your hotel or guesthouse directly.
Value Added Tax
Value Added Tax, or VAT, is a 15% tax added
to goods and services. The prices displayed
in stores usually includes this tax, unless
otherwise stated. Companies registered to charge
VAT, must prominently display their Certificate
of Registration. Information booklets on VAT
are available at the VAT Administration Centre,
20 St. Vincent Street, Port of Spain, or any
VAT Regional Office. Call 623-4735 or 4737 for
more information.
Postal Service
Trinidad and Tobago's Postal Service provider,
TT Post, offers an array of services to suit
your every need, from express couriers to bill
payments and greeting cards. Most TT Post branches
also offer for sale a range of special collector
stamps. Call 800-POSTT to find out more about
TT Post’s services.
Communication
With two very competitive cellular phone service
providers in Trinidad and Tobago - Digicel and
the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad
and Tobago (TSTT) – it’s easy to remain connected
to the loved ones you left at home. TSTT also
provides telecommunications infrastructure that
features state-of-the-art digital technology
and fibre optic systems capable of supporting
a wide range of services, including wireless,
so bring along your Blackberry. Both companies
also provide roaming facilities.
Pre-paid calling cards
If you prefer to control your telephone costs,
prepaid phone cards for landline (Companion
Cards) and mobile phones (Bmobile and DIGICEL
Cards) are available for sale at Customer Service
Centres and other vendors throughout the islands.
Internet
Even if you decide to leave your laptop at home,
sending and receiving e-mail, chatting online
or surfing the World Wide Web is simple and
cheap.
Internet cafes are very popular in T&T and
some of the more sophisticated cafes offer the
option of Web-Cams. Internet access is also
free at all public libraries.
Language
The official language of Trinidad and Tobago
is English, although we do have segments of
the population, which, mostly through culture
and heritage, speak other languages, including
"patois", a slang version of French
that provides a window to our island's former
French colonial days.
Electricity
You’ll need an adaptorfor your appliances. Electricity:
110/220 volts AC, 60Hz. Plugs are the 2 flat
pin type, as in the USA. Most accommodation
has air conditioning - if not, there are usually
fans.
Driving
Visitors in possession of valid licenses issued
in U.S., Canada, France, U.K., Germany and the
Bahamas may drive for up to three months. International
licenses are also accepted. Driving is on the
left side of the road.
Car rental agencies are located in Port of Spain,
San Fernando and at Piarco International Airport.
International rental agency presence at airport.
All major credit cards are accepted.
Crime
Tourists to Trinidad & Tobago find it a
relatively safe destination. Authorities deal
with crime against tourists very seriously -
thefts from tourists are deterred by heavy jail
sentences. Islanders are a warm and respectful
people - but whatever country you visit, there’s
always an element of crime.
Exercise the same caution you would in your
own hometown. Keep your money and valuables
safe. Don’t leave your bag and camera on an
empty beach while you go for a swim. Be sensible.
Generally, you can walk around, day or night,
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