Scuba Diving
Certified Divers
Grand Turk Diving Company specializes in giving Cruise Ship Passengers a personal and unique dive experience with our friendly, knowledgeable staff and small, comfortable boats. We cater to novice and advanced divers alike and as there are over 40 named dive sites on the famous ‘Wall’ of Grand Turk to chose from, we can customize your dives to your experience level.
All dive sites are within a 10 minute boat ride of the dive shop. You will be amazed at the world’s third largest barrier reef system with some of the most abundant and beautiful marine life on the most incredible dive sites you will find in the Caribbean.
If your child is certified and you are diving together, we have no minimum age.
You will always be accompanied in the water on all dives by a Dive Master/Instructor.
Cost $135 Per Person - 2 Dives
Rental Gear Cost Additional
Plus 12% Government tax
Discover Scuba Diving
Not yet certified but would like to try the ‘Under Water Experience’? Our professional instructors will commence your class in the shallow waters in front of the dive shop. Here he will familiarize you with your dive equipment and the safety instructions and skills needed to complete a dive.
Once your instructor has completed the training and you are both happy with your knowledge level you will accompany your instructor on a shallow dive where you will experience the amazing underwater world we live upon. Many people who complete the Resort Course go on to become certified divers.
If you return to Grand Turk to complete your certification the cost of your Resort Course will be credited towards your certification, a deal NONE can beat!
Cost $200 Per Person
Plus 12% Government tax
Minimum 2 people
Minimum Age 11 Years Old
Approx 2.5 hours
Snorkel Excursions - with Beach Pick Up
Boat Snorkel Tour
2 boat snorkels along the West side of Grand Turk over our famous "wall and reef".
Cost $75 Per Person
Plus 12% Government tax
Minimum of 2 people - Maximum 12
Approx 2 hours
Gibbs Cay Experience
This option takes you to Gibbs Cay where you can interact with the stingrays in the shallow waters right off the beach. A snorkel at the nearby reef off Round Cay is also included.
Cost is $85 per person
Plus 12% Government tax
Minimum of 3 people Required
Approx 2 hours
Boat Snorkel and Gibbs Cay Option
This option lets you combine the "Boat Snorkel Tour" and the "Gibbs Cay Experience". You get the two wall snorkels and a visit to Gibbs Cay to interact with the sting rays.
Cost is $145 per person
Plus 12% Government tax
Minimum of 2 people Required
Approx 4 hours
Private Boat Charter
Charter Details
A 4 or more hour tour (or as your time in port permits) allows for a leisurely tour that will show you some of the best snorkeling sites in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Your boat Captain and Personal Guide are at your service for the day. Your captain will choose the best spots to stop on the day due to weather conditions and passenger abilities.
Snorkeling and Gibbs Cay Included
Snorkel - we will point out marine life you may not usually see and educate you in our delicate eco-system.
Gibbs Cay- home to the stingray, trunk fish and other marine life is also a popular destination. To enhance your enjoyment we endeavor to stop on this uninhabited island when there are no other boats pulled into the shallows.
Please note we do not feed the stingrays.
Your Charter Includes
- Beach pick up and drop off 200 yards from the cruise ship pier.
- All your equipment
- Cooler with bottled water
Charter Cost on a Carolina Skiff
- 1 to 10 people $750
- 11- 12 people $850
Charter Cost on our World Cat
- 1 to 10 people $850
Above prices are subject to 12% Government tax
For an additional cost we can provide fruit, rum punch or beer. Lunch is also available upon request for ships arriving after noon. Please make arrangements with us in advance for any of these items and to confirm pricing.
Children are welcome; a parent or guardian must be with the little ones at all times.
FAQ's
Experience for Divers
We require a "C" or certification card when checking in as proof of certification prior to diving.
- If you have not been diving within 18 months of your arrival date we require that you have a refresher course that can either be done at your local dive shop, or a having dove on a previous stop on your cruise.
- If you have done 50 or more dives in the last 3 years we can waive the refresher requirement altogether.
Reservations & Deposits
We accept PayPal, Visa, Master Card American Express and Discover.
- A 50% deposit per person required to reserve space
- Cancellation 30 days before arrival - forfeit 20% of deposit.
- Cancellation 29-15 days prior to arrival, forfeits 50% of deposit.
- Cancel 15 days or less, forfeit full amount.
- Prices and conditions subject to change without notice.
Deposit is fully refundable if your ship does not dock.
All prices are subject to 12% Government tax.
Important
Please note that we have a weight restriction of 250 lbs due to equipment limitations. Divers & snorkelers should be in reasonable physical condition and not have any medical conditions that contraindicate snorkeling or diving.
Getting to the shop from the port
Divers - You will need to take a cab to our shop in town which is located at the corner of Duke and James Streets, across from the Osprey Beach Hotel. Cabs are lined up in the cruise center parking lot and the ride costs $5/person and takes about 5 minutes. We can drop you off on the beach just North of the cruise ship dock after your second dive.
Snorkelers - We will pick you up and drop you off on the beach near your ship
Special Request
We can pretty much cater to any special requests you may have. If you have any questions that aren’t answered here or special requests or needs, feel free to email or call us and we will do our best to help organize a special days excursions to suit your needs!