# Boat Trips & Island Hopping in Turks and Caicos 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. - Best time: Any calm day; your captain will pick destinations to suit the wind and sea - Level: Easy; suits all ages, though snorkel stops need basic swimming - Cost: Shared trips mid price; private charters high; Little Water Cay has a small entry fee - Best for: Families, groups and anyone who wants beaches, snorkeling and wildlife in one day Most boat trips leave from Providenciales and head east into the Caicos Cays, a string of small islands running toward North Caicos. A typical day mixes a snorkel stop, a beach or sandbar and a visit to the rock iguanas on Little Water Cay. You can join a shared half-day or full-day trip, go out on a sailboat or catamaran, take a sunset cruise or book a private charter that goes where the weather allows. Trips on the south side head for small beaches and shallow reefs along the Caicos Banks. On Grand Turk, boats run out to Gibbs Cay to meet the stingrays. On the smaller islands, options are fewer and often run by local fishermen who know the water well. ## Where to go for boat trips & island hopping ### 1. [Little Water Cay (Iguana Island)](https://www.sastci.com/beaches/leeward-beach) Providenciales · Easy A small cay just off Leeward that is a sanctuary for the endangered Turks and Caicos rock iguana, managed by the National Trust. Walk the boardwalk trails and watch the iguanas; never feed or touch them. ### 2. Half Moon Bay Providenciales · Easy The beach and sandbars joining Little Water Cay to Water Cay, with a sheltered lagoon of clear, shallow water on the south side. One of the most popular stops. ### 3. Water Cay Providenciales · Easy An uninhabited, undeveloped cay with a long white-sand beach on its north coast framed by low limestone cliffs. Stay back from the unstable cliffs and sea caves. ### 4. Pine Cay and Sand Dollar Cove Providenciales · Easy Pine Cay is private, but boats stop at Sand Dollar Cove at the northeast end of its beach. At low tide, small sandbars rise out of the calm water here. ### 5. Fort George Cay Providenciales · Easy to moderate A national park and historic site where cannons from an old fort lie in the shallows off the north side. Its southwest tip has a long sand spit and shifting sandbars near Pine Cay. ### 6. Leeward Reef Providenciales · Intermediate The most visited snorkel stop on boat trips, on the barrier reef near Leeward, with sea fans and plenty of reef fish. ### 7. [South coast and the Caicos Banks](https://www.sastci.com/beaches/sapodilla-bay) Providenciales · Easy to moderate Trips from the Sapodilla Bay area visit small beaches and shallow reefs such as West Harbour Bluff, Turtle Rock and Bay Cay. Turtle Rock can be choppy in the trade winds. ### 8. Gibbs Cay Grand Turk · Easy A small uninhabited cay about a mile off Grand Turk, in a national park, where southern stingrays glide in whenever a boat lands. Look but don't touch or feed them. ## Boat Trips & Island Hopping tours & operators ### Big Blue Collective Half-day snorkel eco tour, Full-day Edge of the Banks snorkel safari, Private dive charters, PADI courses, Kayak and SUP mangrove eco tours, Kiteboarding lessons, Private boat charters, Seasonal whale and dolphin encounters · Departs Leeward (Marina Road, near Blue Haven) · $$$ A long-running eco-adventure company with its own fleet, offering snorkeling, diving, paddling, kiteboarding and private charters. Guides focus on low-impact trips, with reef-safe sunscreen required and no single-use plastics. - Duration: Two hours to full day - Includes: Guides; snacks and drinks on snorkel trips; catered lunch on full-day charters - Good to know: Most boats can be booked privately. In-water whale encounters are seasonal (roughly January to April) and done at a respectful distance. [Website](https://bigbluecollective.com/) · Phone: +1 649 946 5034 ### Caicos Tours (Undersea Explorer) Semi-submarine reef tour, Mermaid Adventure tour, Private charter on the Sea Jay · Departs Turtle Cove Marina · $$ Runs the Undersea Explorer, a semi-submarine with underwater windows, so you can see reefs, turtles and rays without getting wet. A good pick for non-swimmers and young kids. - Duration: Short reef tours; private charters vary - Good to know: Reefs visited are close to Turtle Cove, so the ride out is short. Private tours are available. [Website](https://caicostours.com/) · Phone: +1 649 432 0006 · WhatsApp: +1 649 432 0006 ### Caribbean Cruisin' Group and private boat tours, Jet ski tours and rentals, Clear kayak trips, Island drop-offs, Fishing, North and Middle Caicos island tours, Kids treasure hunts · Departs Heaving Down Rock Marina (Walkin Marina), Leeward · $$ A big local tour and water sports company with a wide fleet, from catamarans to fast small boats. Trips visit Iguana Island, the Caicos Cays beaches, reefs and the La Famille Express shipwreck. - Duration: A few hours to full day - Good to know: Also runs island drop-offs on quiet beaches, and its sister company runs the ferry to North Caicos. [Website](https://caribbeancruisin.tc/) · Phone: +1 649 231 4191 ### Catchin' Caicos Half-day and full-day deep-sea fishing, Bottom fishing, Private yacht charters, Island hopping, Seasonal whale watching · Departs Turtle Cove Marina · $$$$ A sport fishing and private charter company led by local Captain Roy. Its fleet includes a 60-foot Hatteras sport fishing yacht, a smaller fishing boat and a skiff. - Duration: About four hours (half day) or eight hours (full day) - Includes: Fishing gear and equipment - Good to know: Anglers of any skill level can join. Whale watching runs in the winter months. [Website](https://www.catchincaicos.com/) · Phone: +1 649 244 2927 ### Grand Slam Fishing Charters Deep-sea fishing, Bottom fishing (private or shared), Fish and snorkel cruise, Sunset and island-hopping cruises, Seasonal whale watching · Departs Turtle Cove Marina · $$$ A fishing charter company with more than 20 years on the water, chasing wahoo, mahi-mahi, tuna and marlin. It is one of the few on Provo that also offers shared trips. - Duration: Four to nine hours - Includes: Snacks, drinks, fishing gear and licenses; they fillet your catch - Good to know: Transport from Grace Bay resorts is included. [Website](https://gsfishing.com/) · Phone: +1 649 231 4420 ### Island Adventure TCI Clear kayak eco tours, Private boat charters, ATV and UTV tours · Departs Blue Haven Marina area, Leeward; kayak tours from Heaving Down Rock · $$ A small, locally owned eco-tour company. Clear kayak trips paddle to Mangrove Cay to look for turtles and rays, and private boats visit Iguana Island, sandbars and reefs. - Duration: Three hours, half day or full day - Includes: Refreshments on boat trips; snacks on half days; snacks and lunch on full days; snorkel gear - Good to know: Also runs off-road ATV tours to the west side of Provo. [Website](https://www.islandadventuretci.com/) · Phone: +1 649 332 8463 ### Island Vibes Tours Group catamaran tours, Private catamaran charters, Luxury yacht tours, Sunset tours · Departs Grace Bay (resort beach pickups) · $$ Runs group and private catamaran trips with snorkeling, Iguana Island stops and a water slide, plus luxury yacht tours. - Duration: Half day, three-quarter day and full day - Includes: Rum punch, beer, water and snorkel gear; BBQ on full-day trips - Good to know: Beach pickups from Grace Bay resorts. [Website](https://islandvibestours.com/) · Phone: +1 649 231 8423 ### Lady Grace Catamaran Half-day reef snorkel sail, Sunset sail, Private charters, Kayak, SUP and Hobie Cat rentals · Departs Grace Bay Beach (in front of the Ritz-Carlton) · $$$ A 64-foot sailing catamaran that boards right from Grace Bay Beach. The half-day trip snorkels the barrier reef and stops at a quiet cay beach. - Duration: Sunset sails and half-day trips - Includes: Snorkel gear, picnic lunch and open bar on the snorkel trip - Good to know: Also rents kayaks and paddleboards and gives Hobie Cat sailing lessons. [Website](https://ladygracecatamaran.com/) · Phone: +1 649 339 3211 ### Mako Watersports Guided jet ski tours, Clear kayak tours and photos, Private wake boat charters, Tubing and subwing · Departs Heaving Down Rock Marina, Leeward · $$ Runs guided jet ski tours to the Caicos Cays and the La Famille Express wreck, plus clear kayak trips and private wake sports charters on a Scarab jet boat. - Good to know: Drivers must be 17 or older to drive a jet ski on their own. [Website](https://www.makowatersports.com/) · Phone: +1 649 333 6256 ### Moana Charters Half-day and full-day private charters, Sunset cruises, Water sports (subwing, tubing, wakeboarding) · Departs Blue Haven Marina, Leeward · $$$$ Private day charters on Axopar boats or a larger Windy yacht. Crews plan beach, reef and cay stops around your group and can add water sports. - Duration: Half day, full day and sunset - Good to know: All trips are private. Catered food and photo packages can be arranged. [Website](https://www.moanacharters.tc/) · Phone: +1 649 348 4095 ### Ocean Frontiers Private snorkel adventure charters, West Caicos and French Cay trips · Departs South Bank Marina, Long Bay · $$$ · Good for families A small private charter run by Captain Ernesto, who heads to remote reefs and beaches such as West Caicos, Northwest Point and French Cay. Stops are picked for the best water that day. - Good to know: Trips go farther out, so the ride can be choppy at times. Boat seats up to seven guests. [Website](https://www.oceanfrontierstci.com/) · Phone: +1 649 346 6724 ### Ocean Vibes Sail and snorkel, Reef, beach and sandbar tour, Adults-only sunset cruise, Glowworm and stargazing cruise, Private sail and snorkel · Departs Grace Bay (meets near Rickie's Flamingo Cafe) · $$ A native-led water sports company running catamaran snorkel trips, sandbar tours and evening cruises from Grace Bay. It also operates on Grand Turk. - Duration: Half day and evening cruises - Good to know: The sunset cruise is adults only. [Website](https://oceanvibes.com/) ### Okeanos Charters Private charters of 2 to 8 hours, Island and cay hopping, Beach BBQ charters, Outer island trips, Jet skis · Departs Blue Haven Marina, Leeward · $$$$ A locally owned private charter company with a fleet of Axopars and other boats. Charters are built around your plans, from sandbars to the La Famille Express wreck. - Duration: Two to eight hours - Includes: Drinks, snacks, snorkel gear, water toys, captain, crew and fuel - Good to know: Beach pickup on Grace Bay can be arranged when conditions allow. [Website](https://www.okeanoscharters.com/) · Phone: +1 649 431 6327 ### Sail Beluga Half-day private sail, Full-day private sail with lunch, Private sunset sail · Departs Private dock in Leeward · $$$ Private sailing trips on the Beluga, a wooden Polynesian-style catamaran that has sailed these waters since 1985. Trips head to the quiet cays and reefs between Providenciales and North Caicos. - Duration: Half day, full day and sunset sails - Includes: Drinks and light snacks; lunch and snorkel gear on day trips - Good to know: All trips are private, with room for up to 10 guests. [Website](https://sailbeluga.com/) · Phone: +1 649 231 0732 · WhatsApp: +1 649 231 0732 ### Sun Charters Sail and snorkel, Sunset sail, Glowworm cruise, Private charters, Multi-day term charters · Departs Blue Haven Marina, Leeward · $$ A sailing company known for the Atabeyra, a 77-foot schooner, plus a luxury catamaran and a runabout. Shared day sails visit the Caicos Cays and reefs. - Duration: Sunset sails to full day, plus multi-day trips - Includes: Rum punch, beer, soft drinks, water, snacks and snorkel gear on day trips - Good to know: Multi-day whale trips run from South Caicos in spring. [Website](https://www.suncharters.tc/) · Phone: +1 649 231 0624 ### Talbot's Adventures Deep-sea and reef fishing, Bonefishing and fly fishing, Turtle and wildlife safaris, Seasonal whale watching, Conch and lobster diving trips · Departs Heaving Down Rock (Walkin Marina); office in Grace Bay · $$$ · Good for families A local fishing and wildlife company led by Captain Levardo. Trips range from sport fishing and flats fishing to turtle safaris and custom island days. - Good to know: Photo and drone packages are offered. Whale watching runs about January to April. [Website](https://talbotsadventures.com/) · Phone: +1 649 243 0271 ### TCI Ferry (Caribbean Cruisin') Passenger ferry to North Caicos, North and Middle Caicos car rentals, Discovery tour of North and Middle Caicos · Departs Walkin Marina (Heaving Down Rock), Leeward · $ The main passenger ferry between Providenciales and Bellefield Landing on North Caicos, about 25 minutes each way. It pairs with car rentals for a self-drive day on North and Middle Caicos. - Duration: About 25 minutes each way - Good to know: Run by Caribbean Cruisin', which also offers a guided North and Middle Caicos day tour. Children's fares are available. [Website](https://caribbeancruisin.com/turks-and-caicos-ferry/) · Phone: +1 649 231 4191 ### Turks Tour Co. Trolley island tour (shared or private), Clear boat tours, Kayak and SUP tours, Private charters, Island trolley tour with lunch, History tours, Food tours, Private trolley rental, North and Middle Caicos tour · Departs Regent Village, Grace Bay · $$ Best known for its turquoise trolley tours of Provo, with stops for local food, culture and the Junkanoo Museum. It also runs clear boat, kayak and paddleboard trips. - Duration: Island tours about 3.5 hours - Includes: Lunch and drinks on the public island tour - Good to know: Island tours leave from the Grace Bay store. [Website](https://www.turkstourcompany.com/) · Phone: +1 649 232 9161 ### Caicos Adventures Scuba diving trips, Dive instruction, Snorkel tours, Island cruises, Private charters · Departs South Side Marina · $$$ A dive and boat tour operator running since 1988, best known for diving the walls of West Caicos and French Cay from its dive catamarans. - Good to know: Private and custom charters are available. [Website](https://www.caicosadventures.com/) ### Caicos Catalyst Half-day and full-day private charters, Sunset cruises, Kiteboarding trips, Snorkel, dive and fishing add-ons · Departs Leeward · $$$ A private charter company with a 35-foot power catamaran, a second power cat and a sailing catamaran, run by a local captain who is a marine biologist. - Duration: Half day, full day and sunset - Includes: Homemade cocktails on sunset cruises [Website](https://caicoscatalystboatcharters.com/) · Phone: +1 649 244 1711 ### Caicos Dream Tours Half-day snorkel cruise, Sandbar snorkel tour, Adults-only shipwreck and floating bar trip, Sunset cruise, Fishing charters, Private charters, North and Middle Caicos day trips · Departs Grace Bay Beach at The Bight (Princess Drive) · $$ · Good for families A Grace Bay tour company running popular group snorkel cruises, plus private boats and day trips to North and Middle Caicos. - Duration: Half day to full day - Includes: Drinks on board - Good to know: Most tours welcome all ages; the shipwreck and floating bar trip is 18 and up. [Website](https://caicosdreamtours.com/) · Phone: +1 649 231 7274 ### Caicos Island Charters Half-day snorkel trips with Half Moon Bay, Full-day trips with beach BBQ, Noah's Ark and shipwreck trips, Sunset cruises Snorkel trips with a stop at Half Moon Bay, full days with a beach barbecue, Noah's Ark and shipwreck trips, and sunset cruises from Providenciales. ### Captain Ben Half-day and full-day private boat tours, Catamaran trips to Noah's Ark Private half-day and full-day boat tours on a Fjord 38 Xpress, and catamaran trips to the Noah's Ark beach club. ### Elite Watersports TCI La Famille Express and Noah's Ark tours, Jet ski safaris, Clear kayak photoshoots Tours to the La Famille Express wreck and the Noah's Ark tiki bar, jet ski safaris and clear kayak photoshoots. ### Grace Bay Adventures Half-day and full-day private charters, Group catamaran trip, Private catamaran charters, Sunset cruise, Bottom fishing · Departs Beach pickup in Grace Bay · $$$ · Good for families A private boat charter company that picks up from Grace Bay beaches and visits Iguana Island, reefs, a shipwreck and a floating bar. - Duration: Two hours to full day - Includes: Catering, drinks, snorkel gear and water toys - Good to know: Group catamaran trips are shared; private trips take up to 10 guests. [Website](https://www.gracebayadventures.com/) · Phone: +1 649 332 1280 · WhatsApp: +1 649 332 1280 ### Grace Bay Watersports Catamaran trips to Noah's Ark, Private catamaran and sunset cruises, Parasailing Catamaran trips from Providenciales, including adults-only cruises to the Noah's Ark floating bar, private catamaran charters and sunset sails. ### Hydro Charters Shipwreck boat tours Boat tours from Providenciales out to the abandoned La Famille Express shipwreck. ### Island Routes Catamaran cruises Tour company offering catamaran cruises aboard the Kitty Katt from Providenciales. ### Island Seaduction Watersports & Tours Private charters (2 hours to full day) Private boat charters from Providenciales, from two hours to a full day, for groups of up to eight. ### Kenard Cruises Private yacht charters (half day and full day) Private luxury yacht charters from Providenciales, by the half day or full day. ### Key to the Sea Private half-day and full-day snorkel charters, Parasailing Private half-day and full-day boat charters with snorkeling around Providenciales, plus parasailing. ### Midnight Sun Charters Private charters on a 43 ft boat Private charters aboard the Midnight Express, a 43 ft boat based on Providenciales. ### MV My Girl Ferry Service Passenger ferry to North Caicos · Departs Heaving Down Rock (Walkin Marina), Leeward · $ A smaller passenger ferry between Providenciales and Bellefield Landing on North Caicos, taking about 25 minutes along the Caicos Cays. - Duration: About 25 minutes each way - Good to know: Carries up to about 15 people with limited luggage space. Tickets are bought at the boat; call ahead to confirm times. Phone: +1 649 241 0599 ### Panoply Sport Fishing & Luxury Charters Deep-sea fishing, Bottom and reef fishing, Fish, snorkel and island hopping combos, Sunset cruises, Custom luxury charters · Departs Turtle Cove Marina · $$$$ A sport fishing and private charter company whose fishing grounds are a short ride from Turtle Cove. Charters can mix fishing, snorkeling and cay visits. - Good to know: Every charter is set up around your plans. [Website](https://www.panoply.tc/) · Phone: +1 649 432 3566 ### Poseidon Charters Full-day snorkel, island hop and beach BBQ, Private sunset charters Private charters on a 51 ft yacht, from full days of snorkeling, island hopping and a beach barbecue to sunset cruises. ### RAS TCI Tours Private boat charters Private boat charters from Providenciales. ### Sahara Adventures Small-group half-day charters, Private half-day and full-day charters Small-group and private half-day and full-day boat charters from Providenciales. ### Sand Dolla Tours Private snorkel and island hopping tours, Sunset cruises Private boat tours with snorkeling, island hopping and a Noah's Ark stop, and Grace Bay sunset cruises. ### Silly Creek Water Sports Three-hour and six-hour private boat trips, Snorkeling, Cliff jumping · Departs Southwest Providenciales · $$$ · Good for families Private boat trips along the quieter south and west sides of Provo, with remote beaches, iguanas and snorkel spots away from Grace Bay. - Duration: Three or six hours - Good to know: All trips are private. [Website](https://www.sillycreekwatersports.com/) · Phone: +1 649 432 9456 ### Silver Deep Bonefishing, Deep-sea and bottom fishing, Half-day beach cruise, Full-day BBQ trip, Private charters · Departs Ocean Club West, Grace Bay · $$ · Good for families A long-running local charter company offering fishing, bonefishing with Captain Arthur Dean, and beach and snorkel cruises. - Good to know: They say their trips suit the whole family. [Website](https://silverdeepfishing.com/) · Phone: +1 649 231 0056 · WhatsApp: +1 649 441 9807 ### Sun & Fun Sea Sports Island hopper boat trips, Jet ski tours, Land and sea tours Island hopping boat trips and jet ski tours from Providenciales. ### TCI Time Tours Iguana Island tours, Mangrove Cay tours, Drone kayak photoshoots Tours to Iguana Island and Mangrove Cay, and drone photoshoots on a kayak. ### Unique Tours & Rentals Beginner horseback ride and swim, Sunset horseback ride, Private horseback ride, Jet ski tours, Private yacht charters · Departs Blue Hills, Providenciales · $$$ · Good for families Best known for horseback rides along the beach and into the water at Blue Hills, with jet ski tours and private yacht charters too. - Good to know: Private rides are pitched for families and beginners as well as riders who want to canter. [Website](https://uniquetoursandrentals.com/) · WhatsApp: +1 649 441 8687 ### Twin Islands Adventure Guided cultural tour of North and Middle Caicos, Self-drive day with ferry and car, Beer and rum tour, Guided mangrove kayak tour, Kayak rentals, Snorkel trips, Fishing, Private boat charter · Departs North Caicos (meets the ferry) · $$$ A locally run tour company for North and Middle Caicos, with guided island days covering caves, plantation ruins and flamingos, plus kayak tours, snorkeling and fishing. - Includes: Guided tour includes ferry, guide, site visits and a local lunch - Good to know: Offers a self-drive day that bundles the ferry, rental car and gas. [Website](https://www.twinislandsadventure.com/) · Phone: +1 649 241 1276 ### Adventures by Salterra Caicos Bank Adventure cruise, Sunset cruises, Guided bonefishing and fly-fishing, Snorkel and dive trips, Discover Scuba, Kiteboarding and wing-foil lessons, Guided kayaking, Whale watching, Trail biking and birdwatching · Departs Salterra Resort & Spa, South Caicos · $$$$ The water sports and excursion center at Salterra Resort, offering boat trips to Long Cay, guided bonefishing, diving, kite lessons and whale watching. It is also the island's only kite school. - Good to know: Activities are mainly for resort guests; off-resort visitors can sometimes be accommodated. Book through the resort concierge. [Website](https://www.salterra.com/adventures) · Phone: +1 866 297 6248 ### Bayside Adventures Clear kayak tours, Clear paddleboard tours, Hobie Cat tours and rides, Hobie Cat lessons, Drone photo add-ons · Departs South Caicos · $$ A South Caicos eco outfit focused on non-motorized fun: clear kayak and paddleboard tours and Hobie Cat sailing trips. [Website](https://www.baysideadventurestc.com/) · Phone: +1 649 232 6818 ### Harbour Aqua Escapes Clear-bottom kayaking, Paddleboarding, Tubing · Departs South Caicos · $$ A local water sports company on South Caicos offering clear-bottom kayaking, paddleboarding and high-speed tubing. [Website](https://www.harbouraquaescapes.com/) · Phone: +1 649 243 1311 ### Exclusive Escapes Tours Snorkel tour with underwater scooters, Gibbs Cay stingray and conch experience · Departs Grand Turk (meets cruise ships and flights) · $$ Runs boat trips from Grand Turk for snorkeling, including outings with underwater scooters and a Gibbs Cay stingray visit with a conch demonstration. [Website](https://exclusiveescapestours.com/) · Phone: +1 407 951 0169 ### Grand Turk Diving Co. One and two tank dives, PADI instruction, Snorkel trips, Cruise visitor excursions, Private charters, Bike rentals · Departs Dive shop on Duke Street, Cockburn Town (across from the Osprey Beach Hotel) · $$$ A small, long-running dive shop that takes divers to the Grand Turk Wall, where the sites are only minutes from shore. They also run snorkel trips and shore excursions for cruise ship visitors. - Good to know: Cruise visitors get snorkel pickup at the beach near the ship; the dive shop is about a five minute taxi ride from the cruise port. The team says it can help guests with special needs. [Website](https://gtdiving.com/) · Phone: +1 649 946 1559 ### White Sands & Crystal Seas Adventures Gibbs Cay stingray and snorkel trip, Reef snorkel trips, Whale watching (seasonal), Private charters, Beach barbecue charters · Departs Local Village, Suite 7, Grand Turk · $$ · Good for families A personal, small-boat outfit running snorkel trips, Gibbs Cay stingray visits, whale watching and custom charters around Grand Turk and nearby cays. - Includes: Snorkel gear and drinks, including rum punch - Good to know: Whale watching runs mid-January to mid-April. Private trips can be built around your wishes and time. [Website](https://crystalseasadventures.com/) · Phone: +1 649 243 3291 ### Deep Blue Charters Sport fishing, Bottom fishing, Cruise and snorkel, Whale watching, Island hopping, Private charters, Eco tours · Departs South Base beach, south of Jack's Shack by the boat ramp (walk from the cruise center) · $$$ Captain Kell runs fishing charters, snorkel cruises, whale watching and island-hopping trips on a 31 foot center console. The office doubles as a boutique of locally made goods. - Includes: Drinks, snacks, snorkel gear and snorkel vests - Good to know: Within walking distance of the Grand Turk Cruise Center. [Website](https://www.deepbluegrandturk.com/) · Phone: +1 649 243 6096 ### Wet Money Tours Gibbs Cay stingray trip, Snorkel trips, Taxi island tours, Horseback riding, Tube rides, Jet ski and vehicle rentals, Packages · Departs White Sands Beach, Cockburn Town · $$ A Grand Turk tour and rental company offering Gibbs Cay stingray trips, snorkeling, island taxi tours, horseback riding and jet ski rentals. [Website](https://www.wetmoneyent.com/) · Phone: +1 649 331 3449 ## When to go Boats run all year, but the weather decides the day. Wind and waves change what each spot is like, so trust your captain if they suggest a different stop. Plan sandbar visits for low tide, when the sand is exposed in the shallow water off Fort George Cay and Pine Cay. Winter is the busy season and trips fill up, so book ahead. Glowworm cruises are timed to the glowworm displays near the full moon. ## What to bring - Swimsuit, towel, hat and sunglasses - Reef-safe sunscreen or a rash guard - A waterproof bag for phones and cameras - An underwater camera for the snorkel stops - Snacks and water if you are going on a private or self-guided trip to the cays - Cash or card for the Little Water Cay entry fee if your trip doesn't include it ## Safety - There are no lifeguards on the cays or sandbars. - On Little Water Cay, stay on the boardwalks. Feeding or touching the iguanas is strictly prohibited, and pets, fishing, shell collecting, litter and fires are not allowed. - The channel between Leeward and Little Water Cay has currents; take care if you kayak or paddle over. - It is illegal to take coral, sand, shells or wildlife, alive or dead, from the national parks, and all fishing is banned there, including conch and lobster. - At Gibbs Cay, do not touch, feed or lift the stingrays. Watch your step in the shallows; a visitor who slipped was injured by a ray's barb. - Don't take or damage the cannons or other artifacts at Fort George Cay. - If you rent a boat: jet skis are not allowed in protected areas, the speed limit in national marine parks is 15 mph, and slowing to 5 mph within about 330 feet of shore is strongly advised. Never anchor on coral or seagrass. - Keep off the sand dunes and watch for turtle and bird nesting areas on the uninhabited cays. ## Local tip Book a morning trip if you can. If the weather turns, you still have time to rebook later in your stay. ## Boat Trips & Island Hopping FAQ ### What is Iguana Island in Turks and Caicos? Iguana Island is the nickname for Little Water Cay, a small cay off Leeward on Providenciales. It is a protected sanctuary for the endangered Turks and Caicos rock iguana, with boardwalk trails for visitors. ### Can you feed the iguanas on Little Water Cay? No. Feeding or touching the iguanas is strictly prohibited, and visitors must stay on the boardwalks. ### Where are the sandbars in Turks and Caicos? The best-known sandbars are in the Caicos Cays, at Half Moon Bay and around Fort George Cay and Sand Dollar Cove on Pine Cay. The sandbars off Pine Cay show best at low tide. ### Do boat trips include snorkeling? Many do. Snorkel gear is often provided, and Leeward Reef is the most visited snorkel stop on trips from Providenciales. ### Can I take a boat trip from Grand Turk? Yes. Trips leave from near the Grand Turk Cruise Center and from Cockburn Town, including trips to Gibbs Cay, where southern stingrays gather in the shallows. ### Who offers boat trips & island hopping in Turks and Caicos? Operators we list for boat trips & island hopping include [Big Blue Collective](https://www.sastci.com/activities/boat-trips#big-blue-collective), [Caicos Tours (Undersea Explorer)](https://www.sastci.com/activities/boat-trips#caicos-tours), [Caribbean Cruisin'](https://www.sastci.com/activities/boat-trips#caribbean-cruisin), [Catchin' Caicos](https://www.sastci.com/activities/boat-trips#catchin-caicos), [Grand Slam Fishing Charters](https://www.sastci.com/activities/boat-trips#grand-slam-fishing-charters), and 47 more. Each one's details are above. ### Is boat trips & island hopping in Turks and Caicos good for kids? Operators that welcome families include [Ocean Frontiers](https://www.sastci.com/activities/boat-trips#ocean-frontiers), [Talbot's Adventures](https://www.sastci.com/activities/boat-trips#talbots-adventures), [Caicos Dream Tours](https://www.sastci.com/activities/boat-trips#caicos-dream-tours), [Grace Bay Adventures](https://www.sastci.com/activities/boat-trips#grace-bay-adventures), [Silly Creek Water Sports](https://www.sastci.com/activities/boat-trips#silly-creek-water-sports), and 3 more. Check age limits when you book.