Things to Do in Turks & Caicos

Reefs you can swim to from the sand, boat days to empty cays, whales in winter, caves and plantation ruins. Where to go, when, and who to book with.

On the water

Boat Trips & Island Hopping: A day on the water takes you to the small cays between Providenciales and North Caicos: Iguana Island, Half Moon Bay, sandbars at low tide and a reef stop on the way. Here is where the boats go and the rules to know.
Kiteboarding: Steady trade winds and miles of shallow, sandy water make Turks and Caicos a great place to learn and ride. Long Bay Beach on Providenciales is the main kite spot, with wilder flats on the outer islands.
Kayaking & Paddleboarding: Paddle through shallow mangrove channels, across the turquoise lagoon at Chalk Sound or out to quiet cays. Turks and Caicos has calm, clear water for every level, and plenty of wildlife to spot along the way.
Fishing & Bonefishing: Stalk bonefish on the quiet flats of the Caicos Islands or head offshore for wahoo, tuna and marlin. Here is where to go, what bites when, and the licence and national park rules you need to know.

Snorkeling: Turks and Caicos has reefs you can swim to straight from the sand, plus barrier reef sites a short boat ride away. Here is where to go, what you might see and the rules that protect the reef.
Scuba Diving: The Turks and Caicos sit on an underwater plateau whose edges drop from about 40 feet into the thousands, giving you some of the Caribbean's best wall diving. Here is how the dive regions compare and what to know before you go.

Whale Watching: Each winter, North Atlantic humpback whales pass through Turks and Caicos waters to mate and give birth. Salt Cay and Grand Turk, on the deep Turks Island Passage, are the best places to see them.

Caves & Nature Trails: Guided cave tours and wild coastal trails on Middle Caicos, plantation paths on North Caicos and Providenciales, and a flamingo overlook near Whitby.

History & Culture: Loyalist plantation ruins, the National Museum in Cockburn Town, an 1852 lighthouse and the old salt ponds of Salt Cay tell the story of the islands.

Family & Rainy-Day Ideas: Shallow, calm beaches for little ones, iguanas on Little Water Cay, easy snorkeling and a few good indoor stops for the odd rainy afternoon.