Turks & Caicos - The Bahamas - page 386

Activities
Diving is the main reason to come to Grand Turk. The following diving operators will take
you snorkeling if you're not a diver, and run courses if you want to learn.
Oasis Divers DIVING, SNORKELLING
( 946-1128; www.oasisdivers.com ; Duke St) Will take you down on a two-tank dive
($85), a single tank in the afternoon ($55) or a night dive ($60). It rents out gear at good
rates and has a great reputation for service and professionalism. It also runs trips to Gibbs
Cay, where you can hand-feed stingrays ($60 plus diving rates), as well as whale-watching
and kayak trips and renting snorkeling equipment.
Grand Turk Diving Co DIVING, SNORKELLING
( 946-1559; www.gtdiving.com ; Duke St) Local legend Smitty runs this excellent outfit.
There are two-tank dives for $75 and singles for $50 and night dives for $60. Full PADI
courses are offered for $450.
Screaming Reels FISHING
( 231-2087; www.screamingreelstours.com ) Will take you out and help you land the big
one. Charters are based on a per-boat basis and start at $500 per day, but that cost can be
shared between up to eight people.
Chukka Caribbean Adventures ADVENTURE, SAFARI
( 232-1339; www.chukkacaribbean.com ) This is a great one for horse lovers as there's a
horseback ride and swim tour (adult/child $74/52) as well as a kayak safari ($65) and river
tubing ($64/45) available, to name just a few.
Salt Cay Charters WHALE WATCHING
( 231-6663; [e-mail]) The leading whale-watching operator in the
Turks and Caicos offers 2½-hour trips to see the migrating humpbacks every year between
February and March. Trips cost $125 per person and include snacks and drinks. Boat
charters and other tours are also available.
Sleeping
There are several accommodations options in both downtown Cockburn and elsewhere on
the island. Everything is close enough that staying on one end of the island doesn't pre-
clude you from enjoying the other.