Rare Vineyard View Posted October 9, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Wonderig how the island of Tobago is doing post hurricanes? We have considered the rain forest vs Pigeon Point beach for our afternoon in port. We arrive 12/27. Not sure what the forest conditions are now? Also, On my previous post the cost of taking a cab to Pidgeon point wasn’t clear to me for two people round trip - would someone please clarify this for me as well? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBigMac Posted October 30, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 30, 2017 We have just done Trinidad and the rainforest, it is amazing. The hurricane did no real damage. Best excursion there. Adored all the birds and hummingbirds. We did the town afterwards and did not like...... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted October 30, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Thank you for this update. Really good to hear. Did you do a private or ship tour? Did anyone mention going to Pidgeon Point Beach and how that was? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBigMac Posted October 30, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Ship tour. The only talk was about the town, nothing about pigeon point. Sorry. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted October 30, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Thanks again! Good to know not to plan time in town! The Rainforest sounds like a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted October 31, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 31, 2017 It's been a while but have had 4 port stops in Trinidad. Never were we offered the opportunity to go to Tobago. Seems it's not possible to get there on a port stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted October 31, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Viking Oceans is going into Tobago. I think it must not be very common because there sure isn’t much information out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmarya Posted December 31, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 31, 2017 We went to both Store Bay and Pigeon Point. Pigeon Point has a small admission fee and more extensive beach area. Because taxis have to pay to get into the park, as well, and it is farther than Store Bay they will charge more to go there. I think the going rate for a taxi is around $50 round trip unless you catch a "route taxi" or per person taxi, on the street in front of the cruise port. This only works for Store Bay and is around $2/person each way. While the beaches at Pigeon Point looked prettier, we enjoyed Store Bay--easier to get to, clean shower/restroom facilities ($1 US for day use), inexpensive lounges and umbrellas, and there is some snorkeling off to the right around the rocks. (Apparently there is no snorkeling at Pigeon Point except from the tour boats.) The day we were there, the glass bottom boat tours could not take on passengers there due to waves so we were driven to Pigeon Point, but normally you can apparently catch the tours at Store Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted December 31, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Mcmarya - wow, thank you for responding to this thread! I very much appreciate your time. Store Bay is a new one for me. I haven’t heard of this before so I will be looking at this after your review! Our ship will offer a beach trip to Pigeon Point.....reasonable pricing after reading your taxi costs.....bit it would mean a large group of people that you are with for the day whereas it sounds like Store Bay might be just as nice and lower key/quieter. If the boat could not get in to SB were the waves too large there to swim in the water? Also is there any food/drinks available at Store Bay? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmarya Posted January 2, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 2, 2018 It looked like food and drinks are available though we did not purchase any. We were able to swim even though it was a bit wavy. We also managed to snorkel around the rocks on the right side. It was not quite as wavy at Pigeon Point--I'm sure it all depends on the day you are there, which way the wind is blowing. We were also there at high tide. Apparently the weather had been bad for 3 or 4 days before we were there and it was the first day that week that the boats could go out. Store Bay is a pretty narrow beach, not as nice as the Pigeon Point ones. But, there is a bit of snorkeling if that is a plus for you. If you want to know more, check reviews on Trip Advisor. The taxi fare is probably going to be around $50 round trip (per taxi, not per person) for either place (unless you happen upon a cheap taxi that will take you to Store Bay). I've attached a picture of Store Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted January 2, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Thank you. It looks lovely. Really appreciate your time and glad you enjoyed Tobago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deec Posted September 19, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Any update to what to do in Tobago? Trying to decide between rain forest and snorkel tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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