Buccoo Reef, specifically the Coral Gardens section, is a protected marine park located near Crown Point. This site features an expansive system of reef flats characterised by brain and star corals. The area is situated in shallow, protected waters, making it highly suitable for snorkelers of all experience levels. Access to the reef is provided by boat. Water temperatures in this region typically range from 27C to 30C throughout the year, providing comfortable conditions for in-water activities.

Nylon Pool is a natural offshore sandbar located 1609 metres from the shore near Crown Point. This shallow site features an average depth of one metre, making it suitable for beginners. Access is by boat only, and visitors should remain aware of boat traffic in the area. The site offers visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres, with water temperatures typically between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Facilities available at the location include showers, changing rooms, and guided tours. The site is primarily a swimming spot with sandy patches, and typical visits last around 30 minutes.

Buccoo Reef, located off the southwest tip of Tobago near Crown Point, features a mix of reef and seagrass habitats. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 3 to 25 metres and an average of 10 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius. Divers can encounter species such as French angelfish, wrasses, stoplight parrotfish, queen parrotfish, Pacific trumpetfish, spotfin butterflyfish, blue tang, goatfish, brain coral, sea bass, French grunt, grunt, gorette, and bullseye. Access is by boat only, and the area experiences mild currents. Hazards include boat traffic, jellyfish, sharp coral, and surf.

Mt Irvine Wall is a shallow reef wall located near the shoreline of Mt Irvine Bay in Crown Point. The site features a topography of crevices and ledges that run along the wall. Divers and snorkellers can expect depths ranging from 9 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres. Access is via the shore, and conditions generally include mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, with typical dives lasting 60 minutes. Facilities available at the location include parking, toilets, changing rooms, equipment rental, a cafe, and a dive shop offering guided tours. Be aware of boat traffic, surge, and sharp coral.

The coastal stretch between Plymouth and Buccoo offers shallow reef diving suitable for beginners. The topography features a reef structure that provides an introduction to reading underwater terrain. Water temperatures range from 27C to 30C throughout the year. Divers should be aware of moderate surge and swell patterns when entering the water. Strong currents can develop during drift dives, so buoyancy control is essential. Visibility and current conditions can shift along this stretch of coast, and local checks are advised before entry. As facilities are not guaranteed, divers must bring all necessary equipment and supplies from town.

The Maverick Wreck is a 185ft ferry, formerly known as the Scarlet Ibis, purposely sunk in 1996 to serve as an artificial reef. Located 2500m off Crown Point, this wreck sits at depths between 18m and 30m. Divers typically encounter wrasses, porcupinefish, stoplight parrotfish, Spanish hogfish, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, and queen parrotfish. Other residents include Christmas tree worms, Pacific trumpetfish, blue tang, soldierfish, and Sally Lightfoot crabs, alongside brain coral, soft coral, and Caribbean barrel sponges. The site is accessible only by boat and features mild currents. With depths reaching 30m, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Guided tours and boat charters are available locally.

Swallows Beach in Crown Point is a reef site featuring small coral heads and rocky patches. This shore-entry location offers a mild current, making it suitable for beginners and novice snorkellers. Divers and snorkellers can observe common species such as wrasses and sergeants. Other marine life recorded at the site includes yellowtail parrotfish, queen parrotfish, pufferfish, Pacific trumpetfish, French grunts, and lettuce sea slugs. Invertebrates such as purple sea fans, giant feather-duster worms, zoanthids, long-spined sea urchins, and Sally Lightfoot crabs are also present. Be aware of sharp coral when navigating the reef. Facilities including a cafe and a dive shop are available nearby.

Kariwak Reef is a convenient reef site located 37 metres off Crown Point. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 11 to 14 metres with an average of 11 metres. Divers and snorkellers can access the reef from the shore or by boat. Conditions are generally mild, with water temperatures between 27 and 29C and visibility varying from 10 to 30 metres. The site is also available for night diving. Hazards include boat traffic and sharp coral structures, so caution is advised regarding positioning and entanglement. On-site facilities include parking, air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours.