Tobago glass bottom boat tour: Buccoo Reef, snorkel & Nylon Pool
Watch the reef from the glass bottom, then swim it
An eight-hour Tobago tour combines island sightseeing (Fort King George, Plymouth's mystery tombstone, Store Bay) with a glass bottom boat cruise at Buccoo Reef and snorkeling in the Caribbean. Hotel pickup is included, a live guide leads in English, and lunch is part of the price. Children from age three are welcome. Life jackets, masks and snorkels are provided at no extra charge.
Step-by-step itinerary
Tobago sightseeing and reef cruise
- Visit Fort King George and take photos
- Explore Plymouth town and Fort James ruins
- Board glass bottom boat at Buccoo Reef
- Snorkel among colorful fish and coral
- Swim and relax at Nylon Pool
- Drive along coast to Store Bay beach
- Shop and try local food at Store Bay
- Fort King George 30m
- Buccoo Reef Entry included 1h
- Nylon Pool 30m
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels.
- a live English-speaking guide.
- bottled water.
- snorkel equipment, life jackets and masks.
- a local lunch.
- and the glass bottom boat cruise itself.
Times
- Every day 10:00
Before you book
Operated by Island Experiences
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The experience
The day starts with hotel pickup and a drive to Fort King George, where you'll see the cannons, take photos, and hear the history of the site before the panoramic Atlantic views. From there the route crosses the island through small villages and coastal towns, stopping in Plymouth to see the 17th-century Fort James ruins and the mystery tombstone. An inscription that has puzzled visitors for centuries and become a conversation piece in its own right.
Once you board the large, covered glass bottom boat at Buccoo Reef, the underwater world opens up without you getting wet. The boat's glass panels let you watch angel fish, parrot fish, butterfly fish and the hard and soft coral species of the reef gardens drift past. The breeze along the picturesque coast is refreshing, and the captain and staff are there if you need help. Then comes the snorkeling: you'll swim among the same fish and coral you just watched from above, with snorkel equipment provided and the soft Caribbean water around you.
The boat continues to Nylon Pool, a shallow sandy area in the middle of the sea with crystal-clear water. You can swim again, walk on the soft seabed, or float while taking in the coast. A local lunch waits for you back on shore, and the drive back to your hotel closes the day. Store Bay is a final stop if time allows: a chance to walk the beach, browse local arts and crafts, or try the famous crab and dumplings before heading out.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see a reef and swim it in the same day without arranging transport or meals: the boat, the guide, the lunch and the pickup all move together, so you show up at your hotel ready to go.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
What will I see on the glass bottom boat at Buccoo Reef?
The glass bottom boat at Buccoo Reef lets you watch angel fish, parrot fish, butterfly fish and both hard and soft coral species in the reef gardens without getting wet. The boat is large and covered, so you stay dry and comfortable while watching the underwater world pass by the glass panels.
Is snorkeling included, and do I need to bring my own equipment?
Snorkeling is included in the tour. Snorkel equipment (masks, snorkels and life jackets) is provided at no extra charge, and the captain and staff will assist you if needed in the water.
What is Nylon Pool and what can I do there?
Nylon Pool is a shallow, sandy area in the middle of the sea with crystal-clear water. You can swim, walk on the soft seabed, or simply float while enjoying the views of the coast. The legend says it has the power to rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit.
Is lunch included in the tour price?
Yes, a delicious local lunch is included in the tour price and waits for you upon return to shore.
What happens at Plymouth and Fort King George?
At Fort King George, you'll learn the history of the site, see the cannons, take photos and enjoy panoramic Atlantic views. In Plymouth, the tour stops at 17th-century Fort James ruins and the mystery tombstone. An inscription whose meaning has baffled visitors for centuries and become a local conversation starter.
Does the tour include hotel pickup?
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for selected hotels. A live guide leads the tour in English throughout the day.
Tobago glass bottom boat tour: Buccoo Reef, snorkel & Nylon Pool
8h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 110 per person
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