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The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in Turks and Caicos

27 tours  ·  from $103 a head

A barrier reef a mile offshore and coral heads you can wade to from the sand, so the only real question is how far out you want to go. These 15 compare the shore entries, the two-stop boat mornings and the runs to the wreck, priced and clear on what gear is handed to you.

4hour Group Half Day Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay - The reef stop near Providenciales
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4hour Group Half Day Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay

1.4hour Group Half Day Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,614 reviews · from $125Our pick

Spend four hours aboard a spacious double-decker catamaran from Grace Bay, snorkeling the barrier reef, visiting Little Water Cay, and enjoying lunch, drinks, rooftop jumps, and water slides. Guides such as Manny, Sisco, Lamont, and Captain DJ are known for keeping the trip safe, social, and family-friendly.

“The best experience!! Snorkeling was amazing, iguana island was really cool, greatest crew with Sisco and Captain DJ!! We had a blast - I’d do it every day!! 1/2 was perfect amount of time!!”

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4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay - Half Moon Bay or Little Water Cay
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4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay

2.4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,465 reviews · from $145

Spend four hours aboard a 48-foot catamaran from Grace Bay, with reef snorkeling, a weather-dependent stop at Half Moon Bay or Little Water Cay, lunch, drinks, and crew help in the water. Beach pickup is offered at selected hotels. Little Water Cay adds a $40 cash entrance fee.

“This was a wonderful excursion! It could not have been more convenient as the boat picked us up right outside of our hotel. From the moment we boarded the ship, the staff tended to our every need and want. Snorkeling was amazing. We also got to go see the iguanas! Such a fun vibe and good time. Highly recommend to anyone.”

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Morning Half Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and Iguana Island - Starting from Grace Bay at 9 a.m.
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Morning Half Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and Iguana Island

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

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

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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Exclusive Supreme Snorkeling Tour - Gibbs Cay brings the island part of the day
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Exclusive Supreme Snorkeling Tour

4.Exclusive Supreme Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 535 reviews · from $149

Spend 3.5 hours exploring Grand Turk with a local crew such as captains JJ or Vasco. Snorkel the Amazing Wall, ride to uninhabited Gibbs Cay, meet wild stingrays, watch conch being retrieved and prepared, and enjoy rum punch. Gear, water, conch salad, and tax are included.

“From the moment we arrived we were greeted by the friendly staff. Check-in was fast and there was plenty of seating while we waited for the other participants to arrive. Loading onto the boat was easy, right from the beach. The crew werRead more”

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Afternoon Half Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and Iguana Island - Snorkeling a Major Reef Near Providenciales
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Afternoon Half Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and Iguana Island

5.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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Half Day Snorkel from Providenciales with Visit to Half Moon Bay - Half Moon Bay and the walk across the sandbar
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Half Day Snorkel from Providenciales with Visit to Half Moon Bay

6.Half Day Snorkel from Providenciales with Visit to Half Moon Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 353 reviews · from $140

Spend about four hours cruising from Grace Bay to Leeward Reef, Half Moon Bay, and Little Water Cay. You will snorkel clear water, search for Rock Iguanas, swim from a white-sand bar, and enjoy wraps, conch fritters, fruit, drinks, rum punch, and a boat slide. Beach pickup is offered, and the trip ends where it begins.

“The crew made sure we had fun and stayed safe when the water was turbulent. Mark and T-Rex were hilarious, kind, and friendly.”

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Deluxe Half-Day Snorkel Sail on Lady Grace Luxury Catamaran - Lady Grace is the real setting for the day
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Deluxe Half-Day Snorkel Sail on Lady Grace Luxury Catamaran

7.Deluxe Half-Day Snorkel Sail on Lady Grace Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · from $189

Join Lady Grace at The Ritz-Carlton at 10:30 a.m. for a 4.5-hour catamaran sail in Turks and Caicos. You’ll use provided snorkeling gear at the barrier reef, then enjoy lunch, drinks for adults, and time at an island beach such as Iguana Island or Half Moon Bay. Weather can change the route.

“Princess Grace is luxury all the way, and the crew made our afternoon amazing! Service was top notch, and the food was great!”

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Private Boat Tours to outer islands, snacks drinks- snorkel- cruise! - Little Water Cay and the iguanas
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Private Boat Tours to outer islands, snacks drinks- snorkel- cruise!

8.Private Boat Tours to outer islands, snacks drinks- snorkel- cruise!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews

Set out from Providenciales with a private captain and mate for four hours on Grace Bay. Snorkel with provided gear, visit Little Water Cay, search for turtles and fish, cruise canals or sandbars, and enjoy snacks and drinks. Captains such as Jack, Ross, and Showtime have been praised for safe, fun guiding.

“Captain Corlee and Lunchbox couldn’t have been better hosts! Greatest time for all of us! Highly recommend them!”

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Full Day Beach BBQ Lunch & Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay - Snorkeling at the barrier reef
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Full Day Beach BBQ Lunch & Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay

9.Full Day Beach BBQ Lunch & Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · from $250

Join Island Vibes Tours for a seven-hour catamaran trip from Providenciales. With guides such as JR, Manny, Palmer, Anthony, or John, you can snorkel at the reef, visit Iguana Island and Half Moon Bay, enjoy drinks, and eat barbecue outdoors. The boat includes padded loungers, shade, a slide, and a diving board.

“The crew was very friendly. Sonny and his partner were very kind. Sonny shared lots of information throughout our boat ride. He was enjoyable, funny, kind. And welcoming. Loved every bit of it.”

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3HR Emerald reef snorkeling, iguana island and shipwreck tour - Emerald Reef is the main event for swimmers
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3HR Emerald reef snorkeling, iguana island and shipwreck tour

10.3HR Emerald reef snorkeling, iguana island and shipwreck tour

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

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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Snorkel Eco Tour - Three reef stops along the north shore
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Snorkel Eco Tour

11.Snorkel Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · from $366

Join Big Blue Collective from Marina Road for a four-hour north-shore snorkel trip. You’ll receive gear, snacks, water, and juice, then visit up to three reef sites with an in-water guide. Crews such as Jake, Amelie, Hugo, Mikey, and Zay are known for patient instruction and sharp wildlife spotting. Groups are capped at 14.

“We took a private day trip and could not have had a better day! We snorkelled, went to Iguana Island, a sandbar and beaches. Had a delicious lunch and yummy snacks.”

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Full Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch - Iguana Island and the story of conch
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Full Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch

12.Full Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · from $280

Spend about eight hours exploring Turks and Caicos by boat with Caicos Dream Tours. Snorkel Leeward Reef and Pine Cay Reef, visit Iguana Island and Ft George Cay, search for sand dollars, and enjoy a beach barbecue with drinks. Captains such as Kwee, Pop, Shine, Tino, and Rel are known for keeping the day friendly and active.

“The tour was fantastic. Our captain, Shine, was low energy, which for us is fine. But it would have been nice to have a little more information provided about the area around us. The first snorkel stop was fantastic. Amazing reef. We even saRead more”

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4 Hour Private Catamaran Sail and Snorkel from Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales - What the four hours feel like
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4 Hour Private Catamaran Sail and Snorkel from Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales

13.4 Hour Private Catamaran Sail and Snorkel from Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews

Spend four hours aboard a 48-foot private catamaran with Captain Willie, Captain Tony, Reggie, Angelo, or another Ocean Vibes crew. Sail from Grace Bay, snorkel a coral reef, enjoy lunch and an open bar, then visit either Half Moon Bay or Little Water Cay, weather permitting.

“Reggie and Willie showed us an amazing time. We snorkeled, saw iguanas, and dolphins came right up to our boat. Lunch, snacks and drinks were plentiful. A great day for our family vacation - there were 9 of us, ages 6-77. Highly recommended this sailing with Reggie and Willie. It even rained and they kept us safe.”

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Half Day Snorkeling, Sightseeing & Island Hopping Private Charter - Pine Cay brings the main snorkeling time
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Half Day Snorkeling, Sightseeing & Island Hopping Private Charter

14.Half Day Snorkeling, Sightseeing & Island Hopping Private Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews

Spend four private hours on the water with Island Adventure, visiting Iguana Island, snorkeling near Pine Cay, and cruising Grace Bay. DJ, Rico, Thomas, Tim, and other crew members are named in guest feedback, though your crew may vary. Pickup covers Grace Bay, Lower Bight Road, and Leeward.

“Crew were fabulous and took us to the more deserted parts of the islands. And offered plenty of food and beverage options”

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Grand Turk - Amazing Wall Snorkeling Tour - What the two-hour outing usually feels like
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Grand Turk – Amazing Wall Snorkeling Tour

15.Amazing Wall Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · from $103Best value

Snorkel Grand Turk’s dramatic wall with Exclusive Escapes, where the reef shelf drops from about 25 feet to more than 7,000 feet. Expect gear, water, safety guidance, and a boat group of up to 20 people. Captains such as Vasco and crew members including Kelly and JJ may lead the trip, with alternate reefs used when weather or visibility changes.

“This excursion was AMAZING! We originally purchased just the snorkeling at the wall but upgraded to include the conch dive, Gibbs beach and stingray experience. We were in a group of 8 and the captain and his mate. The small group made for an exceptional experience that was relaxed and personalized. The captain and mate were friendly and made the day fun. My daughters and I rate this 10/10 and hands down the best day of our vacation.”

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