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New Ferry service from/to Trinidad/Tobago?

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 5:14 pm
by Ute
I have a flight to Trinidad, arriving June 30th and intend to take the ferry to Tobago.
I understand that there is a new catamaran going back and forth on an experimental basis, which only takes 2.5 hrs for the xing , instead of the 5 hrs or so.
I can't find any info though on departure times, where to buy tix , prices or where in Tobago it lands.

HELP?? Please?
Thanks- Ute

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:22 am
by David Watkins
Ute,yes there is 'The Cat' that runs between the islands - 2.5hrs is abit optimistic but it is faster than the two conventional ferries.It started as running on a schedule but some times just ran as a shuttle(particularly during carnival).It travels between the normal ferry ports on Trin and Tobago and costs the same.You can get more info from the Port Authoriy in Scarbro'
David

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 11:00 am
by Ute
Thanks David. I've been searching on the web and as best as i can find out is that the 'Cat' is on a 1/2 year lease from Canada, which started in January.
Soo, unless there's been a change...no more 'Cat' by the time i get to Trinidad end June :( , so the choice will be ...slow ferry..or flight..unless you have better info?
Ute