In short
- Store Bay offers free access and plenty of local food stalls.
- Pigeon Point requires a 20 TTD park entry fee.
- The boat ride to the pool takes 15 to 20 minutes.
In this article
Getting to the Nylon Pool requires a boat ride. The sandbar sits about a mile offshore. Glass-bottom boats leave daily from the mainland beaches in southwest Tobago. Your choice of departure point depends on your plans for the day.
Where do boats to the Nylon Pool leave from?
Most glass-bottom boats depart from Store Bay, Pigeon Point Heritage Park, or Buccoo Bay.
The boat ride from these mainland points takes 15 to 20 minutes one way. Tour prices generally start around $25 to $30 USD (approx. 150-175 TTD) per adult.
Leaving from Store Bay
Store Bay is a free public beach located near the airport.
This is a busy area with numerous tour operators. You can negotiate boat tour prices directly with vendors near the beach entrance. It is also packed with food stalls selling local dishes like crab and dumplings.
Leaving from Pigeon Point Heritage Park
Pigeon Point requires a separate park entry fee of approximately 20 TTD.
This is Tobago's most photographed beach. It features a historic thatched-roof jetty that serves as a major hub for reef tour departures. The park has excellent facilities if you want a full beach day.
Leaving from Buccoo Bay
Buccoo Bay is a relaxed coastal village that serves as an alternative launching point.
Boats departing from the Buccoo jetty take a similar route to the reef. If you leave from here on a Sunday, you can stay for the evening. The village hosts a weekly street party with steelpan music.
How long is the boat ride to the Nylon Pool?
The journey takes 15 to 20 minutes one way.
The water depth along the route varies, but the pool itself is waist-deep. It measures around 1 meter (3.2 feet) deep. Boats anchor safely so passengers can step right into the warm Caribbean Sea.
Do tours offer hotel pickup?
Yes, many tours offer hotel pickup if you book online in advance.
Tour operators usually collect guests from hotels in Scarborough and the surrounding environs. Pickups outside of the Scarborough area often require an additional fee.
Questions travellers ask
Can you walk to the Nylon Pool?
No, the Nylon Pool is located about a mile offshore in the Caribbean Sea. It is accessible exclusively by boat.
Do I need to book a Nylon Pool tour in advance?
You can buy tickets directly at the beaches. However, booking online in advance secures your spot and often includes hotel pickup.
How much does a boat tour to Nylon Pool cost?
Standard glass-bottom boat tours start around $25 to $30 USD (approx. 150-175 TTD) per adult. Prices change based on the operator and the tour inclusions.
