Also known as Bird of Paradise Island (though it isn't home to any of the eponymous birds), Little Tobago was the site of a cotton plantation during the late 1800s, and is now an important seabird sanctuary that offers rich pickings for bird-watchers. Red-billed tropic birds, magnificent frigate birds, brown boobies, Audubon’s shearwaters, laughing gulls and sooty terns are some of the species found here. The hilly, arid island, which averages just 1.5km in width, has a couple of short hiking trails with captivating views.
Several operators run glass-bottom-boat trips for US$25. The trip to Little Tobago, a 15-minute crossing, includes bird-watching on the island and snorkeling at Angel Reef. Masks and fins are provided. Frank’s , based at Blue Waters Inn, and Top Ranking Tours , departing from the beach near Jemma’s restaurant, are recommended.
The diving at Little Tobago is some of the region’s best. Several dive shops operate in the village; one of the best is Extra Divers at the Speyside Inn hotel.
