Buccoo Reef
Tobago's most famous natural attraction — a spectacular coral reef accessible by glass-bottom boat, with the magical Nylon Pool, sea turtles, stingrays and extraordinary marine life
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Things To Do at Buccoo Reef
Glass-bottom boats, the Nylon Pool, Sunday School and Tobago's most famous natural attraction.
Glass-Bottom Boat Trips
Glass-bottom boat trips to Buccoo Reef are one of the most popular excursions in Tobago — departing from Store Bay and Buccoo Village throughout the day. The trips take in the spectacular coral reef, with its extraordinary variety of marine life including sea turtles, stingrays, parrotfish, angelfish and a dazzling variety of coral. The trips last about 2–3 hours and are suitable for all ages, including non-swimmers.
The Nylon Pool
The Nylon Pool is one of the most magical natural attractions in the Caribbean — a shallow, crystal-clear lagoon in the middle of the sea, about 1.5km offshore from Buccoo. The water is so clear and calm that it appears almost unreal, and local legend says that bathing in the Nylon Pool has rejuvenating properties. The pool is a highlight of every glass-bottom boat trip to Buccoo Reef.
Sunday School
Sunday School is one of the most famous weekly events in Tobago — a lively street party held every Sunday evening in Buccoo Village, with live music, dancing, local food and a wonderful Caribbean atmosphere. The event has been running for decades and is a beloved institution in Tobago, attracting both locals and visitors. It's the perfect way to experience authentic Tobagonian culture and nightlife.
Snorkelling & Diving
The waters around Buccoo Reef offer excellent snorkelling and diving, with a wide variety of marine life including sea turtles, stingrays, nurse sharks, parrotfish and a dazzling variety of coral. Snorkelling trips can be arranged through the glass-bottom boat operators, and diving excursions to the reef and surrounding waters are available through dive operators based in Crown Point and Buccoo.
Buccoo Village
Buccoo Village is a charming fishing village on the northwest coast of Tobago — the departure point for glass-bottom boat trips to the reef, with a small selection of restaurants, bars and local shops. The village has a wonderfully authentic, unhurried atmosphere and is a pleasant contrast to the more touristy Crown Point area. The Sunday School street party takes place in the village every Sunday evening.
Buccoo Reef Travel Guide
Buccoo Reef is one of the most famous natural attractions in the Caribbean — a spectacular coral reef just offshore from Buccoo Village, accessible by glass-bottom boat trips from Store Bay and Buccoo.
The reef is home to an extraordinary variety of marine life, including sea turtles, stingrays, parrotfish, angelfish and a dazzling variety of coral. Glass-bottom boat trips last about 2–3 hours and are suitable for all ages.
The Nylon Pool is one of the most magical natural attractions in the Caribbean — a shallow, crystal-clear lagoon in the middle of the sea, where local legend says bathing has rejuvenating properties.
Sunday School is a famous weekly street party held every Sunday evening in Buccoo Village — live music, dancing, local food and a wonderful Caribbean atmosphere.
Buccoo Village is a charming fishing village with a wonderfully authentic atmosphere, a pleasant contrast to the more touristy Crown Point area.
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