Little Water Cay: The 14 Best Iguana Island Tours

1.Morning Half Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and Iguana Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,222 reviews · from $159Our pick

Cruise from Grace Bay with a friendly captain and crew, snorkel over coral and tropical fish, visit Half Moon Bay and Iguana Island, then enjoy sandwiches, fruit, snacks, and drinks. Pickup is offered from select Providenciales hotels. Guides such as Carlos, JJ, Adam, and Nathan have earned praise for safety and good local commentary.

“Crew was knowledgeable and fun. They found out that it was a boys 10th birthday and had everyone sing for him! Half Moon Bay was gorgeous! Lots of drinks and it was great to go off the slide and jump off the side of the boat.”

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2.Mangrove & Iguana Clear Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 507 reviews · from $155Top rated

You’ll ride in a transparent kayak around Mangrove Cay, with guides such as Miracle, Mikey, Benson, and Daniel pointing out turtles, small sharks, stingrays, conch, birds, and fish. The outing also includes a visit to Iguana Island, bottled water, safety gear, and pickup from select hotels. Expect about 2.5 hours, with some open-water towing between stops.

“This tour was unforgettable. Our guide, Daniel, was top-notch and created a great day for (all different ages) of family members. He was awesome with our kids! He made sure that we saw everything that was there to see and none of us will forget this trip.”

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3.Afternoon Half Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and Iguana Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · from $159

Spend four hours cruising from Grace Bay to a colorful reef, then visit Iguana Island, where friendly rock iguanas roam white sand. Your crew provides snorkeling gear, lunch, fruit, snacks, beer, rum punch, soft drinks, and water. You can also use the boat slide and jump platform. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“What a crew, what a trip and what a view!!! That's was quite a good time for all of us! I recommand for sure”

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4.3HR Emerald reef snorkeling, iguana island and shipwreck tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · from $125Best value

Spend about three hours on the water from Leeward Settlement, with snorkeling at Emerald Reef, a look at the La Famille Express wreck, and 45 minutes on Iguana Island. Guides such as Vequel, DeWayne, Rushane, and Big Show keep the trip friendly and relaxed. Snacks, drinks, and snorkeling gear are included. Hotel or beach pickup may cost $20 extra.

“Big show and Viguel took very good care of us! At first I was scared of the mini tides in the water for snorkeling but they made sure I felt comfortable enough to go in the water. They also took us to Noah’s ark which was so fun! And the sandwiches and fruits were so fresh and good ! If you were hesitant don’t be! It’s a fun experience.”

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5.3HR Clear Kayak Mangrove and iguana island Tour in Leeward

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · from $155

Spend about three hours around Mangrove Cay and Little Water Cay near Leeward. You may see sea turtles, lemon sharks, rays, conch, jellyfish, and rock iguanas. Guides such as Jean Innocent, Gene, Bryson, and Bryce help with wildlife spotting. Kayaks are often towed by jet ski, especially in wind or strong current.

“Absolutely fantastic experience as our guide and tour was wonderful! We saw so many sea turtles…way beyond our expectations. Iguana Island was also interesting along with seeing conch, jellyfish, and the mangroves.”

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6.3HR Snuba, shipwreck and Iguana island tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $180

Join Caribbean Cruisin for a three-hour Providenciales trip combining Snuba at Emerald Reef, a close look at the La Famille Express wreck, and 45 minutes on Little Water Cay, known as Iguana Island. Guides such as Rushane, Big Show, and Captain Crunch may lead the outing. Equipment, drinks, snacks, and bottled water are included.

“Great tour with very knowledgeable scuba diving instructor. Snuba was a great introduction to scuba diving like experience. Iguana island was beautiful and they made a stop at the shipwreck and Noah’s Ark floating bar. Watch out for the rum punch after diving 🤣 best excursion of our trip!”

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7.Mangrove Cay And Iguana Island Venture In Turks And Caicos Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $145

Paddle clear kayaks through the mangroves near Iguana Island with guides such as Stanley, Andy, and Bryson. You may spot turtles, lemon sharks, stingrays, conch, jellyfish, birds, and rock iguanas below and beside your boat. A tugboat tow helps conserve energy, while hotel pickup, water, life jackets, and dry bags are provided.

“Great trip saw a shark and a lot of turtles and birds. Educational Jungle like hike on Iguana island. Flinch live conch and we saw them crawl out. Really cool! Great attentive guide as well!”

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8.Full day 7hours- beach bbq, snorkel, Iguana island, half moon bay pine cay, Fun!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews

Set out from Providenciales at 10 a.m. for a seven-hour private boat day with Grace Bay Adventures. You can visit Iguana Island, Pine Cay, Half Moon Bay, Grace Bay, and inter-coastal waters, with snorkeling, snacks, drinks, rum punch, and a beach barbecue. Crew names vary, with Captains Jack, Chapa, Carlee, and others frequently assigned.

“Great all around experience! Captain Chappa and 1st Mate Cheese took care of us and showed us what the island had to offer. I know I would've never gotten to see what I saw if not for them. Snorkeling, sight seeing, eating and drinking! Can't wait to book again !”

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9.Clear Bottom Kayaks Mangrove and Iguana Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $155

Paddle a clear kayak through Providenciales mangrove channels with a small group and guide, looking for turtles, lemon sharks, conch, and other wildlife. Then visit iguana beach for photos and beach time. Guides such as Marcus and Ted have been praised for their wildlife knowledge and calm instruction.

“Fun day. Saw lots of turtles and a couple lemon sharks. Loved our guide, Ted. He was great. Lots of sun though. Ride in the kayak was wet. Recommend swim suit bottoms. Maybe long sleeve lightweight shirt, visor and 50 sunscreen.”

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10.Mangrove Cay and Iguana Island Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $150

Spend about three hours exploring Little Water Cay and Mangrove Cay by clear kayak with a local guide. Expect rock iguanas, turtles, young lemon sharks, conch, rays, fish, birds, and upside-down jellyfish. Guides such as Mikey, Marcus, Manuel, and Alvin are known for keeping the outing friendly and informative. Pickup is available, and groups are limited to 15.

“Conch demonstration. Getting towed to the island. Seeing turtles. Guide very nice but not very knowledgeable”

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11.FAMOUS SHIPWRECK, Tiki Bar & Iguana Island Private Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews

Ride a private Sea-Doo tour from Long Bay to the La Famille Express shipwreck, Half Moon Bay, and Noah’s Ark floating bar. Your guide may include Stan, AJ, Beeps, Julian, or Paris, depending on the day. Expect about two hours on the water, with time for a 25-foot jump, iguana spotting, drinks, and open-water riding.

“It was a great laid back, "do your thing" experience and AJ was chill and just did whatever we wanted. Highly recommend!”

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12.Mangrove & iguana Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $150

Join Turks Aqua Adventures for a private 2.5-hour kayak trip from Grace Bay to Mangrove Cay and Little Water Cay, also called Iguana Island. Guides such as Newton, Bryson, and Romeo lead you through tidal mangroves, nursery waters, and the iguana sanctuary. Ask for the start time that matches high tide.

“Nice clear kayak paddle with lots of things to see. A tiny shark, many swimming turtles, conch, and iguanas on the shore. Our guide Bryson was great! Many tour groups departed from same location, make sure you know what company you arRead more”

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13.Jet Ski Adventure to Split Rock, Pirates Cove, Iguana Bay Cay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Ride from Southside Marina with guides such as Hakeem, Akeem, Chris, Mark, or Dario, stopping at Iguana Cay, Split Rock, Pirate’s Cove, Emerald Cay, Taylor Bay, and Sapodilla Bay. You’ll see rock iguanas, secluded beaches, calm bays, and possible 200-year-old sailor inscriptions during this two-hour outing.

“Chris and his crew were great! They took the time to explain the history behind the places we visited and were very accommodating.”

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14.Half Day Private Charters in Iguana Island for 8pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Spend about four hours on a private pontoon from Blue Haven Marina with your group of up to eight. Snorkel the barrier reef, search for sand dollars at Half Moon Bay, then visit Iguana Island for close views of rock iguanas. Captain Jay, Captain J, Lesen, Damien, and English are among the crew names associated with this charter.

“Had a great time! Was recommended this tour from a coworker. It was 6 of us total (couples). Went to iguana island (water is amazing there), snorkle and stopped by Noahs Ark Bar. The tuna wrap was really good. Got to tatse the local beer "'I Soon Reach" which was good too!”

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