Taxi
Tobago Cays Marine Park mooring, sandy anchorage or beach landing
Arrange a water taxi from Union Island or Mayreau; the captain chooses a permitted approach and may land passengers by dinghy.
Other
Day tour boat · Tobago Cays Marine Park mooring or beach landing
Most independent visitors arrive on an organized day trip, commonly from Union Island; confirm whether the TCMP entry fee is included.
Other
Charter yacht / private yacht · TCMP designated mooring or lawful sandy anchorage
Use a mooring where available; anchoring on coral or seagrass is prohibited.
Other
Cruise-ship excursion tender · Tobago Cays beach landing or mooring
Cruise ships are an official access mode, but there is no public dock or terminal on the cays.
Step 1
Arrange sea transport
There is no road, bridge, airport, scheduled public ferry, public dock, or pedestrian entrance. Book a water taxi, day tour, or yacht passage before departing a gateway island.
Step 2
Confirm the TCMP entry fee
The Tobago Cays Marine Park charges XCD 15 per person for up to 24 hours in the protection zone; ask the captain before departure whether it is included, collected separately, or paid through TCMP PAY.
Step 3
Arrive at a permitted mooring or sandy anchorage
Your captain selects the approach and may transfer you ashore by dinghy. Do not expect a pier, queue, ticket office, or turnstile.
Step 4
Ranger fee check
Park rangers may come alongside to check the payment receipt/QR code or collect/check fees. Keep the confirmation accessible in a waterproof phone case or dry bag.
Fine
Not allowed
No cloakroom, lockers, or luggage storage are published. Bring only what can stay dry and be carried on a small boat or dinghy; pack out all rubbish.
Source: tobagocays.org
No paved step-free route, wheelchair beach access, adapted toilet, lift, or accessible public facility is published. Expect potentially wet small-boat boarding, possible dinghy transfer, unstable footing, sand, roots, and uneven natural ground. Travelers unable to manage a boat transfer should arrange a private operator in advance and obtain a specific accessibility assessment.
