Tobago Underwater Carnival Where An Amazing Waterworld Awaits

Tobago Underwater Carnival 2012 Events

To register please contact the dive facility of your choice on our Packages page or visit our Registration page

DATE	ACTIVITY	REMARKS
Sunday July 22	Afternoon ♦ Arrivals & transfers to host hotels in Speyside at north end/registration 6:00 pm ♦ Opening ceremony - cocktails & hors d'oeuvres at Blue Waters Inn Presentation by photographer Ty Sawyer: "Professional Prospective of Underwater Photography" followed by Q & A session 7:30 pm ♦ Briefing and launch of photo competition to photograph 6 local species of Angelfish found in Tobago ♦ Dinner at host hotel ♦ Rest of evening at leisure	Registration may be done at host hotel
Monday July 23	Morning ♦ Breakfast at host hotels ♦ Morning dives in Speyside with Extra Divers, Tobago Dive Experience or Aquamarine Dive 1:30 pm ♦ Lunch at host hotels 4:00 - 5:00 pm ♦ Presentation by cinematographer Peter Kragh at Manta Lodge Resort 5:00 - 6:00 pm ♦ Happy Hour at Manta Lodge - 2 for 1 drink specials 6:15 - 7:00 pm ♦Screening of movie "Drop Zone" - diving and surfing presented by Body Glove and PADI 7:00 pm ♦ Theme dinner at Manta Lodge with entertainment	Breakfast and dive times to be determined by host hotels/dive operators
Tuesday July 24	Morning ♦ Breakfast at host hotels ♦ Morning dives in Speyside with Extra Divers, Tobago Dive Experience or Aquamarine Dive 1:00 pm ♦ Lunch at host hotels 2:00 pm ♦ Try Dives at Blue Waters Inn for non-divers 2:00 - 3:00 pm ♦ Presentation by David Jones of Plastic Oceans Foundation at Blue Waters Inn 3:00 - 6:00 pm ♦ Fun afternoon - crab races, tug o' war, kayak races - competitions and prizes at Blue Waters Inn 6:00 - 7:00 pm ♦ Happy Hour at Blue Waters Inn - 2 for 1 drink specials 7:00 pm ♦ Beach B.B.Q. with live local entertainment at Blue Waters Inn	Breakfast and dive times to be determined by host hotels/dive operators For afternoon/evening events we recommend you wear flat, comfortable shoes and pack small totes with swimwear, change of clothes, towels and toiletries. Showers will be available.
Wednesday July 25	Morning ♦ Breakfast at host hotels ♦ Morning dives in Speyside with Extra Divers, Tobago Dive Experience or Aquamarine Dive 1:00 pm ♦ Lunch at host hotels 2:30 pm ♦ Transfer to host hotels at south end of the island ♦ Afternoon at leisure. Meet with south end dive operators to organize dives/equipment 3:00 - 5:30 pm ♦ YMCA Try Dive event for non-divers ♦ Manufacturers' equipment display 6:00 - 7:00 pm ♦ Presentation by photographer Ty Sawyer, "Professional Prospective of Underwater Photography" followed by Q & A session at Magdalena Grand Beach Resort ♦ Briefing and launch/continuation of photo competition to photograph 6 local species of Angelfish found in Tobago 7:30 pm ♦ Dinner at host hotels	Breakfast and dive times to be determined by host hotels/dive operators
Thursday July 26	Morning ♦ Breakfast at host hotels ♦ Transfers to Frontier Divers, R & C Divers, Extra Divers, Undersea Tobago, Wild Turtle, World of Watersports or Tobago Dive Pirates for morning dives 1:30 pm ♦ Lunch at host hotels 3:00 - 4:00 pm ♦ Seminar on Lionfish behaviour and capture at Magdalena Grand Beach Resort 5:00 - 6:00 pm ♦ Presentation by David Jones of Plastic Oceans Foundation at Magdalena Grand Beach Resort 6:30 - 7:30 pm ♦ Happy Hour at Magdalena Grand Beach Resort - 2 for 1 drink specials 7:30 pm ♦ Dinner at Magdalena Grand Beach Resort	Breakfast and dive times to be determined by host hotels/dive operators For afternoon/evening events we recommend you wear flat, comfortable shoes and pack small totes with swimwear, change of clothes, towels and toiletries. Showers will be available.
Friday July 27	Morning ♦ Breakfast at host hotels ♦ Transfers to Frontier Divers, R & C Divers, Extra Divers, Undersea Tobago, Wild Turtle, World of Watersports or Tobago Dive Pirates for morning dives 1:30 pm ♦ Lunch at host hotels ♦ All photos for the competition must be delivered to Ty Sawyer at the Magdalena Grand Beach Resort for judging 2:30 pm ♦ Basic Beach Rescue and First Aid workshop at Magdalena Grand Beach Resort 4:00 - 6:30 pm ♦ Closing ceremony ♦ Awards for photo competition ♦ Photo and video re-cap presentation of TUWC activities and diving by Ty Sawyer and Peter Kragh	Breakfast and dive times to be determined by host hotels/dive operators
Saturday July 28	Morning ♦ Breakfast at host hotels ♦ Morning dives with Frontier Divers, R & C Divers, Extra Divers, Undersea Tobago, Wild Turtle, World of Watersports or Tobago Dive Pirates	Breakfast and dive times to be determined by host hotels/dive operators
Sunday July 29	Morning ♦ Breakfast at host hotels Departures ♦ Transfers to airport or ferry to be arranged with host hotel SEE YOU NEXT YEAR

* You will be responsible for paying for drinks and extra menu snacks at Happy Hours and/or for any meals not included in your hotel/dive package (with the exception of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies).

Cap or hat - it's pretty hot and sunny these days
Sunscreen
Flat, comfortable shoes
Insect repellant - the mosquitos will probably know that you're new to the neighbourhood and will want to get acquainted with you

Optional activities for afternoon free time and for non-divers. Check with booking agent or tour operator. Prices on request.

♦ Rainforest Tours	♦ Bird-watching Tours	♦ Glass-bottom Boat Trips	♦ Waterfall Tours	♦ Island Tours (by car or boat)
♦ Fishing	♦ Golf	♦ Horseback Riding	♦ Mountain Biking	♦ Cocoa Plantation Tour