Scuba
Dive experts rate Providenciales as one of the ten best dive sites in the world, primarily because of its long barrier reef. In addition to countless confrontations with colorful tropical sea creatures, you’ll find beautiful coral gardens and undersea cathedrals. If you love to dive, or want to learn, Turks and Caicos offers incredible world class diving and many quality dive operators.
Dive Provo
800-234-7768 (in the US)
954-351-9771 (all other countries)
web www.diveprovo.com
Flamingo Divers
web www.flamingodivers.com
email greatdiving@flamingodivers.com
Caicos Adventures
web www.caicosadventures.tc
email divucrzy@tciway.tc
Snorkeling
The ocean in front of the villa is crystal clear, shallow (3 – 4 feet), has a sandy bottom, and is usually calm. Bring your mask and fins, because just to the right of the villa is a small reef area, a wonderful spot to snorkel. A wide variety of tropical fish can be found here, and most tend to congregate around the buoy. You may even spy a sea turtle passing by... we did! And whether you’re a big snorkeling fan or not, take the 10-minute drive to White House Reef, located right off the beach in front of the Coral Gardens Resort. It’s an excellent and safe spot for snorkel fans of all ages... you're almost guaranteed to see scores of marine life. The Turtle Cove area of Turks and Caicos features some world-class snorkeling that is easily accessible from shore.
Snorkel and day trips/tours
How would you like to be picked up and dropped off by boat right from your own villa! One tour company offers a getaway starting at 9am with a light breakfast aboard the 70' boat. Then by speedy 24' motorboats, you cruise past Dick Clark's home, snorkel in 3' to 8' of water and visit a Pirates Cave with stone carvings and artifacts dating back over 200 years. This area features over 10 miles of virgin beaches and reefs where you can enjoy a BBQ and beach party featuring unlimited rum punch, beer, soda, lemonade, bottled water and snacks. Plenty of shade is provided. Private charters are also offered including overnight camping.
Ocean Outback
phone (649) 941 5810
email oceanoutback@provo.net
J&B Tours
web www.jbtours.com
email jill@jbtours.com
Sailing charters
Cruise and relax in style on the Caribbean seas with a Catamaran sailing charter. You can visit Little Water Cay, home to the famous rock iguanas, snorkel at the world's most untouched reef. Rum punch, soft drinks and snacks are all included. Half day and sunset cruises are available as well as private charters.
Sail Provo
phone (649) 946 4783
web www.sailprovo.com
Boat rentals
Be your own captain and explore paradise on your own. Boats ranging from 10' to 24' (2-14 passengers). They can be dropped off and picked up right from your own private dock.
Ocean Outback
phone (649) 941 5810
email oceanoutback@provo.net
Fishing
The Turks and Caicos Islands have some of the best fishing in the entire Caribbean. This lush area offers fantastic angling opportunities of all kinds. The islands are surrounded by miles of healthy coral reef bordered by a vast deep-water drop-off, all literally teeming with marine life. You can choose from bottom and reef fishing for the likes of snappers and groupers. Perhaps you'd like to try fishing the flats (spin or fly) for bone fish. Pound for pound these feisty fish are some of the strongest fighters in the ocean. There is also world class Blue Water Deep Sea fishing for the big boys, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Barracuda, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Mackerel and Tuna. There are many quality operators and we have listed a few for your convenience.
Silver Deep
web www.silverdeep.com email silverdeep_dean@tciway.tc
Gwendolyn
web www.fishingtci.com
email gwendolyn@provo.net
J&B Tours
web www.jbtours.com
email jill@jbtours.com
Hook 'Em Fishing Adventures
web http://www.hookem.tc
Parasailing
With 15 minute flights over Grace Bay, parasailing is an exhilarating way to explore the islands. You take off and land by tow boat, and you can even request a quick dip in the water during your ride! Most operators will charge around US $45 for the adventure of a lifetime.
Captain Marvin's Turtle Parasail
cellular - (649) 946 4956
email turtleparasail@provo.net |