Buccoo Reef
Tobago's largest coral reef protected area. Ride a glass-bottom boat to see corals and tropical fish, then snorkel in the water. It is a must-do classic activity on the island.
Buccoo Reef was designated a marine protected area in 1973. Together with Bon Accord Lagoon, it is on the Ramsar wetlands list. The reef features brain coral, staghorn coral, sea fans and many tropical fish. Glass-bottom boat tours depart from Pigeon Point or Buccoo village and take about 2 to 3 hours. They usually include snorkelling on the reef, Nylon Pool and the uninhabited sandbar. Do not step on the coral, and use reef-safe sunscreen. Waves and wind pick up in the afternoon, and visibility drops.
Opening hours
Daytime, according to boat tour schedules
Nearby sights
- Nylon Pool
- Pigeon Point Heritage Park
- Sunday School (Buccoo)
- Store Bay
- Mount Irvine Bay
- Fort James
- Turtle Beach (Great Courland Bay)
- Adventure Farm & Nature Reserve