May 15, 2017 the stucks were aboard the carnival magic, instead of camping cruising is definitely another one of our passions. This was my first time snorkeling and can you say awesome. Tripadvisor snorkeling at the grand turk wall turks and. Grand turk was our first stop on the cruise and what a great way to start the day. Shop for grand turk excursions to enjoy during your day in port. The turks group comprises grand turk and its smaller southern neighbor, salt cay, in addition to several tiny cays. Thanks ed eric and faithanne for wonderful day christian ward. This great beach day excursion with snorkeling and grand turk rum tasting begins with a brief, 15minute, taxi ride from your grand turk cruise terminal to the resort transportation is not included.
During grand turk snorkeling excursions, youll get the chance to see colourful sponges and coral, an abundance of tropical fish, and you may. Just north of the carnival cruise center, on the beach, you and your guests will board a boat and be on your way to snorkel the beautiful turquoise waters of grand turk. Snorkel the grand turk wall and enjoy a day at the beach with lunch, a welcome drink and a sunlounger are included. These are usually the more active type excursions such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, horseback riding, etc. Grand turk has a reputation as one of the more laidback beach spots in the caribbean, but as part of the turks and caicos, the island also is one of the regions prime destinations for underwater. The worlds 3rd largest coral reef system in grand turk goes out 23 football lengths from the lsiand then drops off 7,000 feet. Snorkeling equipment is included and rest rooms and fresh water showers are available.
Dive sites, best turks and caicos diving, grand turk, dive. Choosing gtdc means youre not satisfied with anything less than the best. The best grand turk snorkelling visit turks and caicos. Gibbs cay grand turk 2020 all you need to know before you. While the other islands in the archipelago do provide fantastic snorkeling, the underwater views at these locations are even more superb. This shallow reef contains numerous soft and hard coral and an abundance of colorful fish. Once you arrive, the friendly beach resort staff will greet you and schedule your snorkeling excursion time. The below are only some of the many great adventures available in grand turk. Snorkeling the wall exclusive escape tours, grand turk. We took a 2 hour snorkeling trip with grand turk divers and really enjoyed snorkeling along the edge of the wall. Snorkel set includes varied sized fins, sanitized snorkel, silicone mask, and vest.
Immerse yourself in grand turks colorful underwater world and snorkel two of the beautiful reefs on the islands doorstep. Happily lacking the modern development that has enveloped provo, grand turk is a step back in time. Grab your snorkeling gear to see colorful corals, reef fish and the renowned amazing wall. Located in the columbus landfall national park governors beach is ideal for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling or simply relaxing on a complimentary beach chair. You can also enjoy one of the underwater worlds great experiences. Visit grand turks columbus landfall national park and the famous grand turk wall on this halfday snorkeling excursion. Grand turk snorkeling at the library and the wall youtube.
If youve never been snorkeling before, grand turk is the perfect place to start. Grand turk diving company specializes in giving cruise ship passengers a personal and unique dive experience with our friendly, knowledgeable staff and small, comfortable boats. Explore turks islands holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. An adventure awaits you on your arrival at grand turk cruise center. Went with gtd on a day where my scuba was cancelled due to impossible dive conditions on the west side of grand turk, decided on a snorkel trip to this island. On the grand turk accessible snorkeling tour you will get to experience the famous grand turk wall and reef by accessible boat. Our grand turk snorkeling tour requires a minimum of four participants and we take a maximum of 14 snorkelers on any single trip. The best grand turk scuba diving visit turks and caicos. When you book the exclusive supreme snorkeling tour you and your guests will have an experience like nonother. Times are tough for the travel community right now. Snorkeling is good right off many grand turk beaches, including governors beach, white sands beach, and pillory beach in front of the bohio dive resort. Experience grand turk snorkeling with blue water divers. Grand turk is surrounded by the thirdlargest coral reef in the world, and its short proximity to the coastline makes it easily reachable by a short boat ride.
Many dive operators also offer snorkeling trips out to the reef, or, when space allows, take snorkelers out on dive boats, where you will snorkel in water depths of approximately 8m 25 ft. The islands lie east of the caicos islands, separated by the 35kmwide turks island passage. Located 200 feet from the grand turk cruise center, at the local village bar and restaurant. Our worldrenowned wall drops down to over 7000 and is located just off shore, making many of our guests best turks and caicos diving experiences just.
Avoid the crowd and book your snorkeling trip with grand turk diving. Contact the shore excursion manager onboard if you have any concerns. Grand turk guide plan and book your grand turk vacation. Jan 20, 2018 usa today places grand turk wall in their 10 best by danconia saturday, 20 january 2018 published in bohio dive resort news, snorkeling theres no shortage of exceptional diving around grand turk, and the grand turk wall is now getting international recognition. When you venture out on our famous wall excursion, we will take you to explore the worlds 3rd largest barrier reef. Review of the best snorkeling at the wall near grand turk, turks and caicos. Round trip boat ride from the beach to two snorkeling sites. Grand turk snorkel, beach and rum tasting excursion grand. Surrounded by the thirdlargest coral reef in the world, grand turk is home to some of the most amazing dive sites in the caribbean.
Explore grand turk holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Guided snorkeling at 2 sites shallow reef and wall. If youre a qualified scuba diver, consider taking a dive trip to some of grand turks excellent dive sites and the wall. Here are a few grand turk things to do in the lovely waters which surround the island. Ultimate snorkel catamaran sail away beach and snorkel reef and rays sail grand turk. This is a fun and different way for you and your family to learn about grand turk. Book a half day 4 hrs or full day 7hrs charter and enjoy the best day of your stay in grand turk. Apr 08, 2016 on this fine day at the island of grand turk we chartered a boat to take us snorkeling and to see the stingrays at gibbs cay.
Want to see the famous grand turk wall, without all the scuba gear. With a variety of destinations and activities, youll love discovering the beauty and tranquility grand turk has to offer. Have the chance to pet resident nurse sharks and interact with. This small, unique island is one of the turks islands, located approximately 75 miles from the island of providenciales and can be reached by a short 25 minute commuter flight from there. Some excursions require a waiver to be completed and signed before participation. Immerse yourself in grand turk s colorful underwater world and snorkel two of the beautiful reefs on the islands doorstep. We decided to book this rather than through the cruise line to get a. Discover 4 fabulous, secluded snorkeling beaches in turks and caicos. As a travel agent myself this tour will company will become my highly recommended company to book with in grand turks. Exclusive supreme snorkeling grand turk shore excursion. Our guide wandre was the best knowledgeable, fun, helpful and relaxed.
Enjoy very different experiences while snorkeling over the shallow reefs at coral gardens and at the amazing wall in the marine park, which drops to depths of almost 7,000 feet 2,4 meters. Ultimate snorkel catamaran sail away beach and snorkel reef and rays sail grand turk and snorkel any advise on which of these. While grand turk is most well known for its diving along the famous grand turk wall, there are other fun things to do while on island. On this 3 hour tour, you will experience the famous grand turk wall and reef by accessible boat.
Coral gardens reef and grand turk wall snorkeling day trip. Our first stop is a shallow reef called the coral gardens. The grand turk island is formed in a unique way that makes it an exciting place for divers. Visit two snorkel stops on this snorkeling tour from grand turk. There is a large number of dive shops on the island including oasis divers and grand turk diving that offer packages including accommodation and unlimited dives. The excitement starts as you board a boat for a ride through grand turk s beautiful turquoise waters to coral gardens reef. See and experience grand turk island at its best enjoy a narrated around the island highlights sightseeing excursion of grand turk and snorkeling at 2 different sites. Since provo is the most developed island, it has the most options and it is recommended that you put it at the top of your list. Grand turk highlights, shallow reef and island wall. Usa today places grand turk wall in their 10 best bohio. Grand turk highlights, shallow reef and island wall snorkel. My wife and eight year old daughter and i booked the gibbs cay experience which included two snorkeling stops while on a cruise throught the caribbean.
The best snorkeling spots are located in providenciales, grand turk and salt cay. Thank you to grand turk diving co for a great day of diving and snor. Trying to decide which snorkeling excursion to book in grand turk. Response from humpbackdiveshack, owner at snorkel tour the grand turk wall responded jan 7, 2020 thank you for you very positive recommendation based upon your private charter with us. Right from your cruise ship or flight get ready to cruise the stunning coastal waterways of grand turk, salt cay or gibbs cay. This twohour tour will take you cruising through the incredibly turquoise waters of the columbus landfall national park to a shallow reef area and the famous grand turk wall, where you will see healthy and abundant hard and soft coral, a big variety of fish and the. This video is of our experience snorkeling at the wall a cliff. Snorkel boat trips if you are keen to see the wall, but diving isnt your thing, why not try snorkeling.
Grand turk boasts a spectacular coral wall just 300 yards offshore. If you have more days to spend on grand turk, the best way to enjoy the surrounding waters is to go scubadiving. Grand turk is largest of all the islands that comprise the turks and caicos islands in the caribbean. With exclusive escapes, you can enjoy a few hours of sun bathing or snorkeling with underwater scooters in the most amazing waters and white sandy beaches in the world. Tripadvisor snorkel tour the grand turk wall provided by. Vibrant and impressive reefs surround the island, but these are either too deep to be great for snorkelling or are too far offshore to safely swim out to.
Located approximately feet from the shore line, it is the third largest barrier reef in the world. Snorkeling and scubadiving on grand turk island vacation. Its well known for wall diving and countless marine creatures call the. Papa j tours in turks and caicos islands private boat trip or charter for snorkeling trips to gibbs cay, bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, salt cay day trips, and whale watching. If youre a qualified scuba diver, consider taking a dive trip to some of grand turk s excellent dive sites and the wall. Full excursion details can be found and booked via your cruise lines website or onboard the ship. Did the cataraman snorkeling excursion at grand turk. Enjoy crystal clear waters, gorgeous climate, and a unique culture with our grand turk excursions. All snorkeling equipment and guidance is included, so guests of all ability levels are welcome. Grand turk exclusive supreme snorkeling tour exclusive. Great snorkeling spots not only is the wall diving great, but there are some superb snorkel spots. Grand turk has become a popular cruise destination for travelers visiting from all around the world and is the ideal location for relaxation. Tripadvisor snorkeling at the grand turk wall turks. We cater to novice and advanced divers alike and as there are over 40 named dive sites on the famous wall of grand turk to chose from, we can customize your dives.
Grand turk offers the best scuba diving of any of the caribbean cruise ports visited on the typical cruise routes that depart from the eastern united states. Theres no shortage of exceptional diving around grand turk, and the grand turk wall is now getting international recognition. Our snorkel on the wall boat excursions are suitable for snorkelers of all ability levels and are extremely popular with our guests. You can grab your gear and snorkel off of pretty much every beach on grand turk, but if you want to experience the best of the best, plan to spend some time traveling by boat to the deep water reef systems. Snorkel and diving excursions grand turk diving co, ltd. This 3 hour tour gives you a unique opportunity to see grand turk from top to bottom from an open airtram. On this fine day at the island of grand turk we chartered a boat to take us snorkeling and to see the stingrays at gibbs cay. Grand turk, is the capital of the turks and caicos islands, and boasts lovely white secluded beaches as well as healthy wall diving just 10 minutes from shore. Its coral shelf starts at 20 feet below the surface and goes down to more than 70 feet, and then falls off 7000 feet and beyond. Snorkel off grand turk beach on a halfday trip to several spectacular snorkel spots, including coral gardens, the amazing wall, and gibbs cay, with. Grand turk snorkel, beach and rum tasting excursion. The best grand turk snorkelling visit turks and caicos islands. So, before you book your turks and caicos vacation, you may want to consider which beaches are best for youbeaches with many amenities but also many tourists or secluded snorkeling destinations, where the only people you see are your family.