Destination Overview:
The Turks & Caicos Islands are a British Crown Colony consisting of 40 islands and cays, only 8 of which are inhabited. They are located 550 miles southeast of Miami, and lie southeast of the Bahamas, east of Cuba, and north of the Dominican Republic & Haiti. The islands of Providenciales and Grand Turk are the main centers of tourism and serve as perfect bases for your diving adventures.

Diving Details:

The Turks & Caicos Islands are surrounded by a 200 mile long, 65 mile wide coral reef system. This pristine reef system boasts an abundance of marine life that is made even more enjoyable by the near perfect diving conditions. Water temperatures range from 74-78 degrees in winter and 82-84 degrees in summer, and visibility can sometimes reach up to 200 feet! Much of the reef system starts just offshore in shallow turquoise waters, and in many places it drops off into an exceptional wall that begs exploration. Expect colorful sponges and corals, eagle rays, mantas, turtles, dolphins, and an impressive variety of tropical reef fish.

Insider Information:

These islands are full of opportunities for the eco-explorer. There is an impressive chain of limestone caves on Middle Caicos, a unique Rock Iguana sanctuary on Little Water Cay, whale watching excursions off of Salt Cay, excellent bird watching from the tidal flats of North Caicos, and much, much more.

Dive Operators

Dive Sites

Hotels

image Ocean Club
image Ocean Club West
image Ports of Call Resort
image Royal West Indies
image Sibonne Beach Hotel
image Bohio Dive Resort
image Osprey Beach Hotel

Restaurants

Non-Diving Activities

  • Go snorkeling…many dive sites also set the stage for world-class snorkeling
  • Kayak through tranquil mangrove channels
  • Mountain bike along scenic coastal tracks
  • Go horseback riding along the beach
  • Observe North Atlantic Humpback Whales on a whale watching excursion around Grand Turk & Salt Cay

(late January – early April)

  • Visit the Turks & Caicos National Musuem on Grand Turk
  • Explore the ruins of Cheshire Hall (Providenciales) or Wades Green Plantation (North Caicos)
  • Indulge in a luxurious spa treatment
  • Enjoy a sunset glow worm cruise (if you’re visiting just after the full moon)
  • Visit the Little Water Cay Rock Iguana Sanctuary
  • Birdwatch on the tidal flats of North Caicos
  • Visit the historic Grand Turk Lighthouse
  • Explore the limestone caves of Middle Caicos
  • Golf the Provo Golf & Country Club
  • Visit “The Hole” (Long Bay, Providenciales)
  • Tour the Caicos Conch Farm, the only conch farm in the world (Providenciales)
  • Join a sportfishing charter
  • Lounge on a beach
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Frequently Asked Questions

They are located 550 miles southeast of Miami, and lie southeast of the Bahamas, east of Cuba, and north of the Dominican Republic & Haiti

Flying from LAX to Providenciales takes about 8 hrs, 15 mins. From JFK a 3 hr, 40 min nonstop flight is available. If Grand Turk is your final destination, an interisland flight on Air Turks & Caicos will have you there in 25 minutes.

Air Canada, American Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines, Delta

You’ll be on a Boeing 767 from LAX to Miami and a Boeing 737 from Miami to Providenciales. The nonstop flight from JFK to Providenciales is on a Boeing 757. Interisland flights are on an Embraer Brasilia EMB120.

The 767’s have a 2-3-2 configuration. The seats are AB-CEG-HJ. The 737’s and 757’s have a 3-3 configuration. The seats are ABC-DEF. The EMB 120’s have a 1-2 configuration. The seats are A-BC.

Yes. Americans staying for fewer than 90 days do not need to obtain a visa upon entering Turks & Caicos, but will be required to present a valid U.S. passport to re-enter the United States. Please visit www.travel.state.gov and choose “International Travel” and “Turks & Caicos” to get the latest information. The contact information for the nearest U.S. Embassy is below:

U.S. Embassy
42 Queen Street
Nassau, The Bahamas
Email: ACSN@state.gov
Fax: (242) 356-7174
Emergency assistance: (242) 322-1181 (business hours), (242) 328-2206 (after hours)

Yes, unless otherwise specified, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

Turks & Caicos is in the Eastern Standard Time Zone. Daylight Savings Time is observed from April to October.

The US dollar is the official currency of Turks and Caicos.

For legal reasons, we cannot make official recommendations regarding shots or immunizations. Please consult with your physician or visit www.cdc.gov for more information.

110 volt/60 cycle, suitable for U.S. appliances

Please check with the airline(s) you are flying with for international and domestic luggage requirements and restrictions.

The Turks & Caicos Islands are surrounded by a 200 mile long, 65 mile wide coral reef system. This pristine reef system boasts an abundance of marine life that is made even more enjoyable by the near perfect diving conditions. Water temperatures range from 74-78 degrees in winter and 82-84 degrees in summer, and visibility can sometimes reach up to 200 feet! Much of the reef system starts just offshore in shallow turquoise waters, and in many places it drops off into an exceptional wall that begs exploration. Expect colorful sponges and corals, eagle rays, mantas, turtles, dolphins, and an impressive variety of tropical reef fish.

While the water can get warm enough to go without, we recommend divers wear a 3mm wetsuit for protection.

From Provo, boat rides to Grace Bay take about 20 minutes, boat rides to North West Point and Pine Cay take about 50 minutes and trips to southern sites take a little longer. From Grand Turk, the furthest dive site is 15 minutes away.

Dive Provo – Boats typically depart at 8am for a two-tank morning and return between 1:00 & 3:30 pm depending on the dive destination for the day. Lunch is provided on the longer trips. Single tank dives in Grace Bay are also scheduled every afternoon at 2:00 pm.
Provo Turtle Divers – A typical dive day consists of a two-tank morning, although afternoon & night dives may also be arranged.
Oasis Divers – Two morning boat dives per day plus unlimited shore diving is the norm. Afternoon dives may also be arranged.

Dive equipment rental

E-tickets and vouchers are sent approximately 3 weeks prior to your departure.