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Turks & Caicos Archipelago
08 · Greater Antilles · 7 nights

Turks & Caicos Archipelago

Arguably the clearest water in the Atlantic. The Columbus Passage between Grand Turk and Salt Cay is humpback highway from January through March.

Best season · November – April

The Chart
  1. 01Providenciales
  2. 02West Caicos
  3. 03French Cay
  4. 04Grand Turk
  5. 05Salt Cay
  6. 06South Caicos
  7. 07Middle Caicos
Signature Moments
  • Grace Bay — a 12-mile unbroken beach
  • French Cay — uninhabited cay, resident sharks on the wall
  • Salt Cay humpback swim (licensed, seasonal)
  • Mudjin Harbour's limestone cliffs
Day by Day
  1. 01
    Blue Haven Marina, Providenciales

    Embark · Providenciales

    Morning
    Aboard by 1400.
    Afternoon
    Welcome drinks. Short cruise along Grace Bay at golden hour.
    Evening
    Dinner at Coco Bistro (reserve weeks ahead).
  2. 02
    West Caicos anchorage

    West Caicos · Wall Dive

    Morning
    Morning dive on the West Caicos wall — 7,000-ft drop-off.
    Afternoon
    Snorkel inside the reef. Jetskis to Molasses Reef.
    Evening
    Chef's seared tuna, starfruit salad, key-lime pie.
  3. 03
    French Cay

    French Cay · Shark Week

    Morning
    French Cay is an uninhabited bird sanctuary. Resident reef sharks patrol the anchorage — snorkelers welcome.
    Afternoon
    Private beach picnic; the cay is yours.
    Evening
    Night diving (experienced divers only; crew coordinates).
  4. 04
    Cockburn Town, Grand Turk

    Crossing East · Grand Turk

    Morning
    Full-day crossing. Whale sightings January–March.
    Afternoon
    Arrive Grand Turk. Tour the 1852 lighthouse.
    Evening
    Dinner at the Bohio Dive Resort beach grill.
  5. 05
    Salt Cay

    Salt Cay · Humpback Swim (seasonal)

    Morning
    Licensed humpback snorkel in season (Jan–Mar). Otherwise, dive Black Coral Forest.
    Afternoon
    Walk the salt-pond ruins — Salt Cay is a UNESCO candidate.
    Evening
    Quiet chef's dinner at anchor. Bermuda Triangle to the south.
  6. 06
    Mudjin Harbour, Middle Caicos

    Middle Caicos · Mudjin Harbour

    Morning
    Repositioning to the north side of the chain.
    Afternoon
    Hike Mudjin's limestone cliffs; swim the blowhole.
    Evening
    Sunset from the aft deck — Mudjin faces full west.
  7. 07
    Grace Bay, Providenciales

    Grace Bay · Disembark

    Morning
    Morning return. Final swim on Grace Bay.
    Afternoon
    Farewell lunch. Depart from PLS by 1600.
    Evening
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