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HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF TOBAGO CAYS? SAILING THE CARIBBEAN'S HIDDEN GEM! EP-161
January 15, 2025 · 18 min · 154K views · Tobago Cays
What this video covers
Janae and Jason sail from Carriacou to Union Island and then to the Tobago Cays in the Grenadines.4:29 The transit from Carriacou to Union Island covers approximately 10 to 12 nautical miles, followed by a 3.5-nautical-mile leg to the Tobago Cays.5:26 The crew notes that the Tobago Cays Marine Park requires an entry and mooring fee of 53 Australian dollars per night, regardless of whether a vessel anchors or uses a mooring ball.5:09 Hurricane Beryl caused significant destruction to both Carriacou and Union Island, leaving many residents in tents and most local businesses closed four months after the storm.7:57 Upon arrival at the Tobago Cays, the crew anchors behind Horseshoe Reef, which provides protection from the Atlantic swell and creates calm conditions for snorkeling.9:43 The area features abundant marine life, including stingrays, turtles, and eagle rays.12:58 The crew uses a GoPro to document the underwater environment near the reef.13:36
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