Pirate's Bay Day Trip: Beach & Snorkeling Adventure

Private beach hike with snorkeling, turtles, and exclusive quiet access

A day trip to Pirate's Bay in Tobago combines a 15-minute walk into a secluded cove with snorkeling, swimming and a Caribbean lunch, led by a professional English-speaking guide. The beach sits adjacent to Man 'o' War Bay in the fishing village of Charlotteville and is only accessible by foot or boat, which means you'll arrive to find few or no other visitors. Snorkeling and swimming are included but optional. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours and includes bottled water, snorkeling equipment and pickup.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Pirate's Bay and enjoy snorkeling

• Walk or boat to Pirate's Bay
• Explore the secluded beach
• Swim and snorkel in the bay
• Enjoy lunch at the beach

The experience

How do you get to a beach that only pirates and movie crews used to find? You walk 15 minutes through the cove, or a local fisherman drops you by boat. Either way, Pirate's Bay stays quiet because the access itself filters out the crowds. The beach sits in a cove next to Man 'o' War Bay in Charlotteville, and historians say it was a 17th and 18th-century harbor for pirates including Blackbeard and Henry Morgan. The 1952 film "Robinson Crusoe" was shot here, which tells you something about how untouched the place still feels.

Once you arrive, snorkeling and swimming are there if you want them (visitors have reported seeing squid, turtles, fish and coral), but neither is mandatory. A professional, English-speaking guide leads the day and handles the logistics. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours total, includes a Caribbean-style lunch, bottled water and snorkeling equipment, and pickup is arranged for you.

What’s included

• Professional, English-speaking guide.
• snorkeling equipment.
• Caribbean-style lunch.
• bottled water.
• hotel or accommodation pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 14 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tobago Fun Island Tours

Is this one for you?The 5 to 6-hour commitment leaves room for another activity or a meal elsewhere in your day, but the walk and the snorkeling time mean this is not a quick stop. Plan for the full morning or afternoon to settle into the quiet.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the snorkeling actually like at Pirate's Bay?

Snorkeling at Pirate's Bay includes squid, turtles, fish and coral. The equipment is provided, and swimming and snorkeling are both optional. You can choose to do either, both or neither based on what you're comfortable with.

How long is the walk to get to the beach?

The walk to Pirate's Bay takes 15 minutes, or you can be dropped off by a local fisherman by boat instead. Either way, the limited access is what keeps the beach uncrowded.

Is lunch included in the day trip?

Caribbean-style lunch is included, along with bottled water and snorkeling equipment. The guide is professional and licensed, and pickup is arranged for you.

Why was Pirate's Bay used in the Robinson Crusoe film?

Pirate's Bay was used extensively throughout the 1952 movie "Robinson Crusoe" because of its remote, untouched character. The beach's isolation and the cove's natural setting made it an ideal location for the film.

Will there be other tourists at Pirate's Bay when I arrive?

Because the beach is only accessible by foot or boat, you'll very likely be one of the only visitors there once you arrive. The limited access is what creates the private beach experience.