Permit· Tobago Cays· Windward Islands
Tobago Cays Marine Park Fees and Regulations
12° 38.0′ N · 61° 21.4′ W · approximate
The Tobago Cays Marine Park (established 1997-98) covers the five cays, Mayreau and Horseshoe Reef in a 50 sq km sand-bottomed lagoon; it is self-financed from visitor fees and patrolled by rangers.
Practical
Coordinate is derived: the centre of the main lagoon. Fees from the park's schedule effective Jan 1, 2023 (EC$; verify locally): park entrance EC$15 per person for yachts and charter boats; mooring EC$60 per 24 hours; anchoring in the park EC$60 per 24 hours; Clifton Harbour and Salt Whistle Bay moorings EC$60 per 24 hours; beach barbecue permit EC$25 for 1-10 people, EC$45 for 11+. Doyle (2025) confirms the EC$60 mooring/anchoring rate and online payment at tobagocays.org. Rules: scuba only with a registered local dive operator; do not touch coral; no anchoring on coral or seagrass; no fishing or taking any marine life; no buying lobster May 1 to Aug 31; no litter, bilge or wastewater discharge; do not disturb nesting seabirds; 5-knot speed limit; no pets ashore; no jet skis. Park office: Clifton, Union Island, tel +1 784 485 8191.
Best for
Knowing the park rules and budget before you arrive
Nearby
- Baradal Turtle Sanctuary0.1 NM away
- Tobago Cays Moorings (Baradal and Horseshoe Reef)0.1 NM away
- Tobago Cays Vendor Boats (ice, bread, fish, lobster)0.1 NM away
- Grenadines Lobster Closed Season (May 1 - Aug 31)0.2 NM away
- Petit Bateau and Petit Rameau Trails0.2 NM away
- Tobago Cays Anchorage (Petit Rameau - Petit Bateau channel)0.2 NM away
- Tobago Cays Security Advisory0.2 NM away
- Jamesby Hike0.3 NM away