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Second annual dive festival on the Caribbean island set for May 16-23, 2011
Scarborough, Tobago – March 2, 2011 – When it comes to Caribbean diving, few islands do it better than Tobago! Come and see for yourself, as the island is gearing up to host its 2nd Annual Tobago Underwater Carnival. This dive festival will showcase the amazing undersea world and one-of-a-kind aquatic offerings and will also give participants a chance to experience the rich culture of this Caribbean gem. Hosted by the Division of Tourism and Transportation at the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), the Association of Tobago Dive Operators (ATDO) and the Tourism Development Company (TDC), the week-long event is scheduled to take place from May 16-23, 2011.
“We experienced such strong media success with the inaugural dive festival last year that we felt it imperative that we continue the promotion of Tobago’s dive market through this event,” said Warren Solomon, director of tourism, Tobago House of Assembly Tourism Division.
Both experienced and amateur divers will get a chance to explore Tobago’s deep blue sea with activities such as scheduled dives in the most abundant dive sites at both ends of the island. Other events include marine life and safe diving practice seminars hosted by experts from Dive Training magazine and the Divers Alert Network; testing and demonstrations of dive and snorkel accessories provided by our partners Cressi and XIT404. ScubaDoRag™ will once again have its ultra colourful lycra head and foot warmers available for try outs and giveaways, while sports apparel supplier, Chammyz, will provide giveaways.
In an effort to introduce the local (and visiting) youth to the dive and marine world, Diving Open Day invites high school students to the new YMCA pool facility in Black Rock for dive education and hands-on demonstrations. There will also be displays by local conservation groups, the Buccoo Reef Trust, Coral Cay and SOS.
While on island, participants can also get a true taste of Tobago at the annual Culinary Festival. This takes place on May 22 at the Pigeon Point Heritage Park and features delectable dishes ranging from gourmet masterpieces to homemade specialties. Scheduled island tours and a recreational fun day featuring games, goat racing and a beach barbeque will also be on offer.
Other media sponsors include Sport Diver Magazine and Scuba Radio who will do broadcasts from Tobago and will also have their world famous mermaids on hand for some amazing photo ops.
Registration for the Tobago Underwater Carnival is US$75 and includes access to dive package specials, seminars, discounts on land-based tours, happy hour at select locations, the closing party and a goodie bag. For more information on hotel partners and schedule of activities, visit www.tobagounderwatercarnival.com.
About Tobago
Tobago, sister island to Trinidad, is the quintessential Caribbean island with secluded beaches, quaint villages, private villas and award-winning eco-attractions that include the Main Ridge Rainforest, the oldest protected reserve in the western hemisphere and the five-time consecutive award winner for World’s Leading Ecotourism Destination by the World Travel Awards from 2003 to 2006. For more information on Tobago, visit www.visittobago.gov.tt.
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