About The Port Of Scarborough
Scarborough sits on Tobago's southern coast, its harbor overlooked by Fort King George, a hilltop stronghold built by the British in the eighteenth century that offers sweeping views over the town and the Atlantic beyond. As the island's administrative capital, Scarborough blends a working port and market town with easy access to Tobago's quieter, less-developed charm compared to its sister island of Trinidad. Narrow streets climb from the waterfront past colorful wooden houses toward the fort and the small but worthwhile Tobago Museum.
Beyond the town, the island's interior rises into rainforest-covered hills protected as one of the oldest forest reserves in the Western Hemisphere, while nearby beaches and reefs draw snorkelers and divers. Scarborough's compact center is walkable from the pier, making it simple to explore the fort and market before venturing farther afield to the coastline or forest trails that define Tobago's unspoiled appeal.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Scarborough.
Snorkel Buccoo Reef
Glass-bottom boats run from nearby Pigeon Point and Bon Accord Lagoon out to this protected coral reef and the shallow Nylon Pool sandbar, a half-day trip best arranged ahead for a hassle-free return to the pier.
Hike the Main Ridge Forest Reserve
Established in 1776, this is the oldest protected rainforest in the Western Hemisphere, laced with trails like the Gilpin Trace that reward an hour or two of walking with birdlife and jungle waterfalls; a taxi or guided tour is the easiest way in.
Relax on Pigeon Point Beach
Tobago's postcard beach of powder-white sand and thatched-roof jetties lies a short drive from Scarborough, offering calm turquoise water for a quick swim before returning to the ship.
Last Minute Cruise Deals From Scarborough
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | 21 | $1,314 | ||
| Nov 21, 2026 | Azamara | Azamara Journey | 7 | $1,169 | ||
| Nov 24, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Insignia | 25 | $9,699 | ||
| Nov 27, 2026 | Windstar | Star Legend | 15 | $5,234 | ||
| Nov 29, 2026 | Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | 12 | $1,149 | ||
| Nov 29, 2026 | Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | 21 | $1,599 | ||
| Dec 4, 2026 | Windstar | Star Legend | 16 | $5,742 | ||
| Dec 4, 2026 | Windstar | Star Legend | 8 | $3,060 | ||
| Dec 5, 2026 | Azamara | Azamara Journey | 13 | $4,319 | ||
| Dec 15, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Sea | 21 | $12,099 | ||
| Jan 15, 2027 | Crystal | Crystal Symphony | 25 | $14,200 | ||
| Jan 25, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Journey | 23 | $9,509 | ||
| Jan 25, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Journey | 13 | $3,079 | ||
| Feb 14, 2027 | Holland America | Zuiderdam | 20 | $2,515 | ||
| Oct 12, 2027 | Crystal | Crystal Serenity | 30 | $14,200 | ||
| Oct 12, 2027 | Crystal | Crystal Serenity | 71 | $33,000 | ||
| Oct 12, 2027 | Crystal | Crystal Serenity | 23 | $11,000 | ||
| Oct 21, 2027 | Crystal | Crystal Serenity | 14 | $7,800 | ||
| Oct 28, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Quest | 17 | $4,129 | ||
| Oct 28, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Quest | 24 | $6,129 |
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