Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
encompass tidal flats and mangrove swamps along the west coast, attracting fish and fowl
in large numbers. You'll have to hike here, and come equipped with food and water.
ACTIVITIES
Diving & Snorkeling
All the dive operators offer a range of dive and snorkel options, from introductory 'resort
courses' to PADI certification ($350 to $395).
Most offer free hotel pick-up and drop-offs. Dive sites include the other Caicos islands
and cays.
Art Pickering's Provo Turtle Divers
DIVING
( 946-4232;
www.provoturtledivers.com
;
Turtle Cove Marina) Has been going strong
for 35 years now; it offers two-tank/night dives for $119/85. Visits all the major dive sites
- the company is all about service.
Dive Provo
DIVING
( 946-5040;
www.diveprovo.com
;
Ports of Call plaza, Grace Bay Rd) Has two-tank/
night dives ($119/85) at sites around the island, plus photo and video services.
Ocean Vibes
DIVING
( 231-6636;
www.oceanvibes.com
; Leeward Marina) Is the only dive operation on the
island run by Belongers. It specializes in small groups and an intimate feel to its aquatic
adventures. Two-tank dives are $125 and there's a host of good deals on the website.
JOJO: A NATIONAL TREASURE
Since the mid '80s a 7ft bottle-nosed male dolphin called JoJo has cruised the
waters off of Provo and North Caicos. When he first appeared, he was shy and
limited his human contact to following or playing in the bow waves of boats. He
soon turned gregarious and has become an active participant whenever people
are in the water.
JoJo is now so popular that he has been named a national treasure by the Min-
istry of Natural Resources. This treasure is protected through the
JoJo Dolphins
Project
( 941-5617;
www.deanandjojo.com
;
PO Box 153, Providenciales,
Turks and Caicos) . In addition to looking out for JoJo, it educates and raises
awareness of issues affecting the ocean.
