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Overview

Beginner-friendly Mount Irvine reef with historic cannons, soft corals, nurse sharks, rays and reef fish. Primary use: Dive Site. Activities: Scuba diving; Underwater photography; Boat dive. Best for: Certified divers. Access: Boat via Mt. Irvine Bay. Confirm conditions with a licensed local operator and use reef-safe practices. Verify operator guidance, sea conditions, protected-area rules and safety requirements before visiting.

Water SportsReef / Marine SiteDive SiteTobagoLower Caribbean / Mount IrvineReef & MarineFringing reefDiversBeginnerScuba divingUnderwater photographyBoat dive

Dutchman's Reef Details

Type
Reef / Marine Site
site Role
Attraction
destination Class
Reef & Marine
primary Type
Dive Site
subtype
Fringing reef
Water activity
Dive Site
Activities
Scuba diving, Underwater photography, Boat dive
nearest Access Point
Mt. Irvine Bay
access Type
Boat
Boat required
Yes
shore Access
No
stewardship Do Not Do
Do not stand on coral, remove fish/birds/mangroves, anchor on reef, touch wildlife, litter, or publish unsafe unauthorised access instructions.
depth Range M
7-14m
depth Range Ft
24-45ft
dive Type
Fringing reef
difficulty
Beginner
Certification
Open Water / beginner with instructor or dive operator
snorkeling Suitability
Low; scuba-focused
diving Suitability
Beginner scuba; listed as shore accessible by Visit Tobago
glass Bottom Suitability
Unknown/varies
Family-friendly
Only for certified divers / course participants
non Swimmer Viewing
No
Water conditions
Remains of old wreck
current Risk
Low to Moderate
drift Dive
No/verify
safety Flags
Use licensed dive operator; Boat traffic / surface marker buoy
marine Life Highlights
Tropical reef fish, corals, sponges and invertebrates; exact sightings vary.
coral Habitat Highlights
Fringing reef
seasonality Best Time
Operator-dependent; verify with current sea conditions.
Tip
Confirm conditions with a licensed local operator and use reef-safe practices.
cta Label
Find a licensed dive operator
related Existing Place Slug
mount-irvine-bay-tobago
Area
Lower Caribbean / Mount Irvine
Category
Water Sports

Amenities

Access: BoatBest for: Certified diversDepth: 7-14mConditions: Remains of old wreckSafety: Use licensed dive operator; Boat traffic / surface marker buoyConservation sensitivity: High

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