Grace Bay Catamaran Snorkeling Tour From Providenciales
This half-day sailing and snorkeling tour starts from Providenciales and transfers to a fully-outfitted 48-foot (15-meter) catamaran. Climb aboard as the captain and crew make sure you're comfortable. Choose to relax on the open sundeck, retire to the shaded portion of the vessel, or recline on the trampoline stretched between the catamaran's two hulls, and enjoy views of the spectacular Grace Bay coastline. Head to one of the Caribbean’s secret snorkeling spots, where you put on the provided flippers, mask, and snorkel, and slip into warm turquoise water. See an assortment of marine life, including a wide variety of tropical fish. The crew is available throughout to provide snorkeling instruction for guests of all ages and abilities. Sail back to shore, enjoying lunch while you look out for the dolphins who like to play in the catamaran's wake.
Highlights
- ✓Take in the scenery of Grace Bay from a unique vantage point on the water
- ✓Enjoy an included lunch and drinks—no need to pack a thing
- ✓Snorkeling equipment is included for ease
- ✓Maximize your chances of spotting marine life by exploring a reef
What you'll see & do
- ✓Board our vessel for your sailing and snorkelling adventure and make yourself comfortable as we set out on one of the most fun adventures available in Turks & Caicos. You will be picked up on Grace Bay Beach and then set Sail along the North Coast of Providenciales, enjoying the views while relaxing on the bow nets and looking out for dolphins and other marine life. We will head out to the Barrier Reef for our snorkel stop. Follow one of our experienced local guides on one of the most beautiful guided snorkel tours as we snorkel and explore the Leeward Reef, one of the healthiest living reefs in the Atlantic. You will see the usual residents like Snappers, Groupers, Sergeant majors, Trigger fish, Barracuda, Needle fish and sometimes Sharks Rays and Turtles. Leeward Reef is part of the Turks and Caicos Barrier reef network which is the third largest barrier reef system in the world. *All timings are approximate, in water snorkelling time is usually approx 45 mins
- ✓We do not stop at both Little Water Cay and Half Moon Bay. The location chosen is dependent on the weather. At Half Moon Bay our guides will take you ashore and take you on a nature tour, a guided walking tour of this natural sandbar. This area which is home to a large family of Native Rock Iguanas, is surrounded by a series of sandbars resulting in a shallow lagoon area at the back. Our guides will take you for a walk along the lagoon, explain to you how the sandbar was formed and give you a bit more information about the area, history of the islands etc. During this part of the nature walk guides will point out baby turtles, baby sharks, bonefish, barracuda, mojarra and sometimes rays and flamingoes. Alternatively you can simply relax on the beach or swim in the shallows.
- ✓We do not stop at both Little Water Cay and Half Moon Bay. The location chosen is dependent on the weather. Both Islands are home to the native Rock Iguanas but Little Water Cay is where the National Trust operate their guided tours at a cost of $40 cash per person.
- ✓Lunch of deli sandwiches, chips and salsa and fresh fruits is served onboard as we set sail back to Grace Bay. Drinks including rum punch, local beers, soft drinks and bottled water are included. You will be dropped off at the same location as you boarded.
What's included
- ✓Rum punch and local beer
- ✓Use of snorkeling equipment
- ✓Bottled water and soft drinks
- ✓Beach front pickup and drop-off by boat from selected Grace Bay beach hotels only. We cannot pick up from each and every hotel by boat so a short walk along the beach may be required.
- ✓Local taxes (includes 12% government tax)
- ✓Selection of deli sandwiches and fresh fruits
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Little Water Cay Entrance Fee if Visited
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Iguana Reserve entrance fee (approx. USD $40 per person) is due on the day of travel, in cash payable to the National Trust. This is an optional stop.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Please advise the name of your hotel/accommodation so we can advise on the nearest pick up location. We pick up by boat from the beach in front of selected hotels on Grace Bay beach only, these are in order (depending on whether morning or afternoon charter selected and if winter or summer): Summer Coral Gardens/Somewhere cafe-830am or 130pm Beaches by the dock - 835-840am or 135-140pm Sibonne/Bay Bistro - 845am or 145pm Ritz by old dock - 9am or 2pm Club Med by dive dock in front of Ricky's Flamingo cafe -915am or 215pm Winter Coral Gardens/Somewhere cafe-8am or 1pm Beaches by the dock - 8-810am or 1-110pm Sibonne/Bay Bistro - 815am or 115pm Ritz by old dock - 830am or 130pm Club Med by dive dock in front of Ricky's Flamingo cafe -840am or 140pm The tour commences after the last pick up.The length of the tour varies depending on whether you are the first or last pick up. The minimum tour time is 4 hours and you are dropped back off in the reverse order to pick up. If you fail to check your email or do not call for pick-up instructions and miss the tour, this ticket is non-refundable.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Grace Bay Catamaran Snorkeling Tour From Providenciales
This half-day sailing and snorkeling tour starts from Providenciales and transfers to a fully-outfitted 48-foot (15-meter) catamaran. Climb aboard as the captain and crew make sure you're comfortable. Choose to relax on the open sundeck, retire to the shaded portion of the vessel, or recline on the trampoline stretched between the catamaran's two hulls, and enjoy views of the spectacular Grace Bay coastline. Head to one of the Caribbean’s secret snorkeling spots, where you put on the provided flippers, mask, and snorkel, and slip into warm turquoise water. See an assortment of marine life, including a wide variety of tropical fish. The crew is available throughout to provide snorkeling instruction for guests of all ages and abilities. Sail back to shore, enjoying lunch while you look out for the dolphins who like to play in the catamaran's wake.
Highlights
- ✓Take in the scenery of Grace Bay from a unique vantage point on the water
- ✓Enjoy an included lunch and drinks—no need to pack a thing
- ✓Snorkeling equipment is included for ease
- ✓Maximize your chances of spotting marine life by exploring a reef
What you'll see & do
- ✓Board our vessel for your sailing and snorkelling adventure and make yourself comfortable as we set out on one of the most fun adventures available in Turks & Caicos. You will be picked up on Grace Bay Beach and then set Sail along the North Coast of Providenciales, enjoying the views while relaxing on the bow nets and looking out for dolphins and other marine life. We will head out to the Barrier Reef for our snorkel stop. Follow one of our experienced local guides on one of the most beautiful guided snorkel tours as we snorkel and explore the Leeward Reef, one of the healthiest living reefs in the Atlantic. You will see the usual residents like Snappers, Groupers, Sergeant majors, Trigger fish, Barracuda, Needle fish and sometimes Sharks Rays and Turtles. Leeward Reef is part of the Turks and Caicos Barrier reef network which is the third largest barrier reef system in the world. *All timings are approximate, in water snorkelling time is usually approx 45 mins
- ✓We do not stop at both Little Water Cay and Half Moon Bay. The location chosen is dependent on the weather. At Half Moon Bay our guides will take you ashore and take you on a nature tour, a guided walking tour of this natural sandbar. This area which is home to a large family of Native Rock Iguanas, is surrounded by a series of sandbars resulting in a shallow lagoon area at the back. Our guides will take you for a walk along the lagoon, explain to you how the sandbar was formed and give you a bit more information about the area, history of the islands etc. During this part of the nature walk guides will point out baby turtles, baby sharks, bonefish, barracuda, mojarra and sometimes rays and flamingoes. Alternatively you can simply relax on the beach or swim in the shallows.
- ✓We do not stop at both Little Water Cay and Half Moon Bay. The location chosen is dependent on the weather. Both Islands are home to the native Rock Iguanas but Little Water Cay is where the National Trust operate their guided tours at a cost of $40 cash per person.
- ✓Lunch of deli sandwiches, chips and salsa and fresh fruits is served onboard as we set sail back to Grace Bay. Drinks including rum punch, local beers, soft drinks and bottled water are included. You will be dropped off at the same location as you boarded.
What's included
- ✓Rum punch and local beer
- ✓Use of snorkeling equipment
- ✓Bottled water and soft drinks
- ✓Beach front pickup and drop-off by boat from selected Grace Bay beach hotels only. We cannot pick up from each and every hotel by boat so a short walk along the beach may be required.
- ✓Local taxes (includes 12% government tax)
- ✓Selection of deli sandwiches and fresh fruits
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Little Water Cay Entrance Fee if Visited
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Iguana Reserve entrance fee (approx. USD $40 per person) is due on the day of travel, in cash payable to the National Trust. This is an optional stop.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Please advise the name of your hotel/accommodation so we can advise on the nearest pick up location. We pick up by boat from the beach in front of selected hotels on Grace Bay beach only, these are in order (depending on whether morning or afternoon charter selected and if winter or summer): Summer Coral Gardens/Somewhere cafe-830am or 130pm Beaches by the dock - 835-840am or 135-140pm Sibonne/Bay Bistro - 845am or 145pm Ritz by old dock - 9am or 2pm Club Med by dive dock in front of Ricky's Flamingo cafe -915am or 215pm Winter Coral Gardens/Somewhere cafe-8am or 1pm Beaches by the dock - 8-810am or 1-110pm Sibonne/Bay Bistro - 815am or 115pm Ritz by old dock - 830am or 130pm Club Med by dive dock in front of Ricky's Flamingo cafe -840am or 140pm The tour commences after the last pick up.The length of the tour varies depending on whether you are the first or last pick up. The minimum tour time is 4 hours and you are dropped back off in the reverse order to pick up. If you fail to check your email or do not call for pick-up instructions and miss the tour, this ticket is non-refundable.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.