Saint Vincent and the Grenadines travel guide
What to see in the Tobago Cays
Five uninhabited islets inside a horseshoe reef, with turtles and crystal-clear water.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from December to May
Tobago Cays highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Baradal
Turtles in the seagrass.
- Petit Tabac
The wildest islet.
- Horseshoe Reef
Snorkelling.
- Anchoring by sailing boat
Between the islets.
- Beaches
White sand.
Day trips from the Tobago Cays
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When to travel to the Tobago Cays
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Tobago Cays are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with strong warnings
- Oct with strong warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from June to November
Hurricane season
Hurricanes can form from June to November; August, September and October are the riskiest months. There are almost always days of heavy rain and humid heat.
What to do: Book with free cancellation, take out travel insurance that covers weather events and check the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts a few days before you go.
- September, October
Peak hurricane season
September and October are the months with the highest risk of storms, and some hotels close.
What to do: The best time is December to May, dry and with good sailing winds.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a beach shack. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines guide.
Frequently asked questions about the Tobago Cays
What to see in the Tobago Cays?
Baradal, Petit Tabac, Horseshoe Reef, Anchoring by sailing boat and Beaches.
What to see in the Tobago Cays in one day?
Don’t miss Baradal, Petit Tabac, Horseshoe Reef, Anchoring by sailing boat and Beaches. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to the Tobago Cays?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Tobago Cays are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).
What day trips can you take from the Tobago Cays?
Tobago Cays.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.