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trade winds cruise club Tobago – Itinerary

Departing every week throughout the year

SAMPLE TOBAGO ITINERARY
Day 1 UK to Tobago. Your catamaran will be moored at the jetty in the magnificent setting of the Bon Accord Lagoon. Upon arrival at our office at the Lagoon Lodge, you will be greeted by our Operations Manager who will go through the check-in procedure with you. Then you'll be introduced to your crew, your fellow sailors and your TradeWinds yacht whilst you enjoy a refreshing welcome cocktail. After being shown to your cabin and your new home for the week, take a little time to settle in and enjoy a delicious dinner aboard. 
Day 2 Breakfast is served followed by a first look at the proposed itinerary for the week. To put you in the mood "one time", get your snorkeling gear and the captain will take you with the dinghy to the "Coral garden", a beautiful reef inside the Bon Accord Lagoon. Back on the boat to set sail on a short journey to Mount Irvine, the surfer's bay. If you like to participate in the handling of the yacht and sails, you can do so but, if you prefer, just lie back and relax. It is all up to you. 
Day 3 Following a scrumptious breakfast, we will sail to "Cotton bay". Only accessible by boat, this bay offers some of the nicest snorkeling on the Island. After Lunch, you'll be sailing in Paradise on your way to Heaven: arriving in Englishman's Bay should make you feel that way! There is of course the possibility of snorkeling there but you can also start to explore the rain forest that fringes the beach... 
Day 4 The best time in the Caribbean is the early morning: Today, you should be up at dawn, enjoy your breakfast and get ready for a little hike through the rain forest. This tour is an absolute must when visiting Tobago. At your request, 4X4 vehicles can take you to the best track of the Rain Forest (price not included in the cruise) which is the oldest reserve in the Caribbean that hosts an incredible amount of bird species. After the "sweat", the vehicles will take you back to the bay of Castara, where the captain will meet you with your yacht. Castara is a quaint little village on the leeward coast of Tobago. It's now time to set sail towards Man of War Bay where you arrive before sunset to find the picturesque Charlottesville's village. Sunset drinks are being prepared onboard while you get ready for an evening ashore at one of the nearby restaurants.
Day 5 While you are still asleep in your cabin, we may move off across the bay to Anse Hermitage, a small cove on the other side of the bay. For the novice, SCUBA trial dives can be arranged here through the local dive operator. For the others divers, it's time to gear up and make some bubbles! After an early lunch onboard, it's time to get ready for the what's supposed to be a little rough sail around the North of the Island, passing Saint Giles Rock on your way to Anse Bateau, located near the village of Speyside. There is a small resort in this bay which offers lovely food so, if you haven't had dinner onshore the night before in Charlotteville, you can do so at the Blue Waters Inn in Anse Bateau.
Day 6 Motoring 10 minutes across the Bay will take you to Little Tobago: Welcome to divers paradise! This area is reputed for it's largest brain coral in the World, its shoals of Manta Rays but also, be aware, strong currents (don't worry, we look after you!)... While the divers enjoy themselves, the snorkelers also have a unforgettable time as the reef around Little Tobago is fantastic. Alternatively, you might just want to hike around this tiny island. Lunch is served onboard, followed by the digestive siesta before sailing around to nearby King's Bay. A sheltered horseshoe bay with excellent half-mile (800m) dark-sand beach, shaded by coconut trees and calm, warm water. The site was once a large Carib settlement. Kings Bay Waterfall can be reached by a trail on the opposite side of the Windward Road, but be warned that the falls are often dry when there hasn't been much rain. Once again, the captain will mix one of his secret and delicious cocktail while the first mate prepares a sumptuous dinner.
Day 7 After breakfast and a swim into the ocean, it's unfortunately time to sail back to the point of departure but, your holidays are not over yet. As you reach Pigeon Point, lunch will be served onboard and then you will have time to do some shopping onshore. You'll navigate through the Bucco Reef to be back inside the Bon Accord Lagoon for the night. It's time to exchange addresses and fill in the guest book before having dinner ashore followed by the sometimes too famous, last night party!
Day 8 After breakfast onboard, it is time to gather your belongings and memories. Your crew will arrange transport back to the airport before exchanging fond farewells. You will already be planning your next cruise...

Note: This itinerary is indicative being subject to weather and operating conditions.

 

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