We SAILED to Tobago Cays 🪸🐢🐠 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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- Опубликовано: 17 фев 2023
- We set out from union island and headed across to Tobago Cays
This has been a bucket list destination for quite some time. We have always been fascinated by the incredible blue water, reef and being able to swim with the elusive turtles we’ve been trying to catch a glimpse of since arriving in the Caribbean Sea.
We always thought people’s videos were obviously very over edited because the colours were way too bright and blue.
Welll… as we sailed towards Tobago Cays the colours started to change, it had us all hanging over the side of Saoirse catching a glimpse of the suddenly turquoise water. Little did we know what we were in for when we dropped anchor and had a look around at this incredible island paradise. The water was crystal clear, and an unbelievable turquoise that you didn’t look real, I kept reaching to take my sunglasses off in the effort to make sure i
Was seeing the true colours but I wasn’t wearing any sunglasses.
Trying to get video of this amazing destination was hard because we constantly felt like we needed to adjust settings to bring down the saturation but it wasn’t the settings of the camera it was just what was actually in-front of us.
Tobago Cays is located in Saint Vincent and grenadines. It is part of the tobago cays marine park.
It is home to a series of globally significant habitats including coral reefs, sea turtle nesting sites and feeding areas, aswell as small systems of mangroves.
The only thing protecting this area is the horse shoe reef that surrounds the islands. That is the only form of protection between tobago keys and the North West coast of Africa. I think that is pretty incredible. You are able to anchor on the windward side of the cays because of the protection from the coral reef. It is still bumpy and the wind still howls that side but it is so worth it for the view.
We took shelter behind Petite Bateau because there was some swell and wind coming through. There was also a massive amount of yachts on the other side of the park. We picked up a beautiful and new mooring ball. We were told that they were 3 weeks old. We guess this came into effect around the same time the fees went up over new years.
We took the dingy across to Baradal , it is known for the turtle sightings and it is cordoned off by bouys around the south side of the island.
There is growing evidence that this ecosystem is being affected by non-sustainable use and natural environmental impacts. Significant sources of "natural" threats to corals are storm damage and white band disease and bleaching.
The impacts associated with visiting yachts are anchor damage to sea grass and coral aswell as yachts running aground, snorkeling and diving, and bilge and wastewater discharge from yachts.
We noticed while we we in the park and snorkelling the lack of knowledge people have about the coral eco systems. While we were snorkeling we saw Many people stand on the coral aswell as touch it.
There has been a recent uproar about the Tobago Cays marine park because of the increase in marine park fees. You used to be able to anchor for free and only pay per person but now they charge you for anchoring too. There is no aproblem with charging to be in a marine park especially one as beautiful as tobago cays but maybe putting some money back into pamphlets that are given out to visiting yachts on how to protect the marine park and it’s eco system would help enlighten people about how to treat it.
Our stay in Tobago Cays was nothing short of magical. We hope to head back there again.
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Hello there Saoirse! First, let me thank you for showcasing my beautiful home on your channel! I'm particularly impressed by the fact that you've not only shared your touristic experience, but also highlighted some of the issues that has adversely affected tourism in our country for many years. Much more can and should be done to protect and conserve our little slice of paradise.
Now this is truly the most spectacular and beautiful place I have ever seen! Wow 🤩!
Wow,wow WOW!! ,absolutely beautiful ...thanks you for sharing this beautiful place and your experiences😁
Thank You for a Great video. All I can say is WOW!
Nice video. The turtles are the best. In early morning dives you can often find then tucked under rocks as they sleep at the bottom for 5 hours or so. That’s a breath hold !
Tobago Cays and the rest of the Grenadines are beautiful and so is that lady that was videotaping, U R very gorgeous.
It’s a special place, your drone shots are spectacular.
Magnifique !
Ahahaha zolbos breath holding practice in our pool really payed off 😂
Wow this was awesome to watch, thanks for sharing all these videos.
Hey don't knock us men ,we need our coffee 😂😂😂 waiting for the kettle to boil ,can be a life time ....that's why we get our better halfs to make it ...🤣🤣
Hi you all…seriously Tobago Cays it was also my favourite place to visit and we had been there several times with our guests on board. I think we must have been there around the same time as You all. Your underwater videos are fantastic as are the once a shore. I am still getting the hang of it trying to swim under water and videoing too. Cheers to you all. Jacq and Käpt’n Dave.
Love your videos.stay safe.
Nothing to be said except---wowwww
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The reef is bleached 😢
Any worries about being so close to Venezuela? Looks like plenty of other sailors there.
U all go all over with that boat, wat country you from? How big is that boat and price??
Why do you fly the Q flag with the courtesy flag after checking in?
I have been a diver for over 10 years, and you are harassing turtles. When they have to change their direction because you are in their way, if they don’t surface to breathe because you are above them, you are too close. Please stop harassing them!