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Voykit pocket guide · Trinidad and Tobago
Crown Point
Stay 2–3 days in Crown Point for beach time and easy airport access; fly in from Port of Spain (30 min).
Crown Point is the gateway to Tobago, hosting the island’s only airport and a short walk to Pigeon Point beach. Its compact size lets you enjoy the main attractions in 2–3 days, with optional day trips to Buccoo Reef or the Nylon Pool.
- Country
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Best months
- Dec–May
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (higher rain, hotter)
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- TTD
- Money
- Currency is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD); US dollars are accepted in some tourist places but are scarce to change back.
- Daily spend
- Budget TTD 200–300 excl. bed · Mid TTD 300–500 excl. bed · High TTD 500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- bmobile (TSTT) and Digicel sell SIMs at Piarco and malls; bring your passport.
- Emergency
- Police 999 · Fire 990 · Ambulance 811
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 115 V · 60 Hz · US plugs fit.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10–15% if no service charge.; Taxis: Round up.; Guides: TT$50–100 per person for a half day.
- Water
- Tap water is treated but supply is irregular in places; most visitors drink bottled or filtered.
- Toilets
- In malls, restaurants and hotels; few public toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | TTD 5–8 |
| Street food (roti, fish cake) | TTD 10–15 |
| Beer (bottle) | TTD 12–18 |
| Taxi (short ride) | TTD 30–50 |
| Bus ticket | TTD 3 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TAB · A.N.R. Robinson International Airport
- 30 min flight from Port of Spain
Typical fares
- Port of Spain → Crown Point (flight)
- ≈ TTD 350–500, 30 min
- Airport → Pigeon Point (shuttle)
- Free with many hotels
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walkable town centre; free hotel shuttles to Pigeon Point. Taxis are common but often unlicensed—agree fare before boarding. Buses run every 1.5 h (TTD 3, ~40 min) between Crown Point and Scarborough; buy tickets in advance.
See and do
Known for
- A.N.R. Robinson International Airport
- Pigeon Point beach
- Buccoo Reef
- Nylon Pool
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Point beach | Walk 40 min from airport or free hotel shuttle | ≈45 min |
| Buccoo Reef & Nylon Pool | Taxi or organized tour from Pigeon Point (≈15 min) | ≈30 min |
| Scarborough town | Bus (40 min) or car (20 min) | ≈30–40 min |
Sleep
- Airport‑area hotels
- Range from budget guesthouses to mid‑range resorts; walkable to beach.
Language
English is official; the everyday language is Trinidadian or Tobagonian Creole, fast and musical, with words from French Creole, Spanish, Hindi and African languages.
- 'Wha' going on?' is a greeting; 'mamaguy' means to tease or fool.
- Hindi words survive in food and religion: roti, aloo, puja.
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Good morning to everyone; handshakes; avoid: Skipping greetings
- Religion: Cover up and remove shoes at temples; avoid: Beachwear in town
- Carnival: Follow your band's rules and security; avoid: Wandering off alone at J'ouvert
- Talking: Food, cricket, music and Carnival; avoid: Taking sides in Afro/Indo politics
Scams and watch-outs
- Unlicensed taxis may overcharge; confirm price.
- Bus timetables are not posted—check online or ask locals.
- Peak heat in summer; carry water and sunscreen.
Crown Point is generally safe; stay aware of unlicensed taxis and keep valuables concealed on beach.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Crown Point yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- A.N.R. Robinson International Airport
- Pigeon Point beach
- Buccoo Reef
- Nylon Pool
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Caribbean Airlines – flight schedule: www.caribbean-airlines.com/#/main
- PTSCTT bus service: www.ptsctt.com/routes/
- Wikivoyage: Crown Point (Trinidad and Tobago), revision 5287852 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5287852
Pocket card
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