Turks and Caicos islands are a British overseas territory consisting of larger Caicos islands and smaller Turks islands. Grand Turk is a British territory in the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, just north of the Dominican Republic and Haiti. It is the capital island of the Turks and Caicos with an area of 7 square miles (largest island in the Turks islands). Grand Turk may be small but it’s packed with stunning crystal clear beaches and historic charm.
These photos are from our Eastern Caribbean cruise trip during the second week of February, 2019.
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Quick Facts and Tips
Visas and Documents
U.S. citizens: No visa required, need to carry a valid ID
For non-U.S. citizens: Need a valid passport and visa
Best Time to Visit: December to May
Peak Season: December to March
Affordable season: April to May
Hurricane Season: June to November
Getting there
By Cruise Ship: Grand Turk Cruise Center. Arriving by cruise ship is easy as all customs and immigration are taken care by the cruise lines
By Air: Fly into Providenciales International Airport
Clothing
Weather is warm, so pack lightweight casual t-shirts, shorts, sundresses, tank tops, swimsuits and a light jacket for the cool evenings. Pack plenty of sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
The islands are known for their beautiful beaches, clear turquoise waters, and coral reefs. Turks and Caicos is a great place to visit throughout the year
The currency is the US dollar and English is the official language
There are no direct flights from Europe to the Turks and Caicos, so you will need to connect through the United States or Canada.
Be sure to book your accommodations well in advance, especially if you are traveling during peak season.
No public transport, but rental vehicles, taxis, bicycles, and ATVs are available for visitors.
Food and groceries are more expensive than in the US. Pack/Drink plenty of bottled water, as the tap water is not safe to drink in some areas.
Remember that driving is on the left-hand side of the road.
Beach Cabanas, snorkel masks, fins, vests, floats, and other accessories can be rented from the Cruise Center Beach huts.
The excellentCruise Center beach, also known asSunRay beach, is very close to the cruise ship pier and has all the facilities like restrooms, showers, beach accessories, restaurants, and gift shops
To avoid the cruise crowd, go toGovernor’s Beach which is just 1.5 miles away
The Boaby Roak Point beach, the southernmost point of the Grand Turk, is just 6 mins walk from the Cruise Center beach and the beach continues on as White Sands Beach
The beaches closest to the cruise port are the most crowded so if you desire more privacy, take a shared ride for less than $10 toPillory beach,English Point Beach, Cockburn Town Beach, or White Sands Beach
Depending on your interests there are other activities you can do like scuba diving, snorkeling, ATV tours, Boat tours, Island tours with open air trucks, horseback riding, etc. For more information, visit this link.
Grand Turk is home for many gorgeous beaches. These beaches are well known for their white sand, turquoise color and shallow crystal clear water.
These photos are from our Eastern Caribbean cruise trip during the second week of February, 2019.
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Quick Factsand Tips
All beaches are public and free to access.
Beach Cabanas, snorkel masks, fins, vests, floats, and other accessories can be rented from the Cruise Center beach huts.
The excellent Cruise Center beach, also known as SunRay beach, is very close to the cruise ship pier and has all the facilities like restrooms, showers, beach accessories, restaurants, and gift shops
To avoid the cruise crowd, go to Governor’s Beach which is just 1.5 miles away
The Boaby Roak Point beach, the southernmost point of the Grand Turk, is just 6 mins walk from the Cruise Center beach and the beach continues on as White Sands Beach
The beaches closest to the cruise port are the most crowded so if you desire more privacy, take a shared ride for less than $10 to Pillory beach, English Point Beach, Cockburn Town Beach, or White Sands Beach
Depending on your interests there are other activities you can do like scuba diving, snorkeling, ATV tours, Boat tours, Island tours with open air trucks, horseback riding, etc. For more information, visit this link.