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November 16, 2020

Grand Turk is an island in the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory country that’s located in the tropical Atlantic between the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic.

Grand Turk is the historical center of the Turks and Caicos, and is the second most populated island in the country after the island of Providenciales. Our capital city of Cockburn Town is found on Grand Turk.

Exquisite beaches are a defining feature of the Turks and Caicos, and Grand Turk is no exception. Beautiful and diverse beaches surround the island. The island’s top beach is the pristine Governor’s Beach, which offers unbelievable sparkling waters and white sand.

The popular Cruise Center Beach (SunRay Beach) fronting the cruise port doesn’t lag far behind. The ocean’s usually calm, clear and warm here, and there are complimentary beach loungers to relax on.

All beaches and coasts in the Turks and Caicos up to the high tide mark are public and free-to-access. You don’t have to pay up to enjoy a non-existent “private beach”. There are a lots of non-powered water sports equipment you can use and enjoy, such as ocean kayaks, paddle boards, and windsurfers.

Of the typical Caribbean cruise port stops, Grand Turk definitely offers a unique atmosphere, and is one of the best destinations for the beach and exploring on your own. Cruise ships land directly off the beach, so you can be relaxing in pristine and crystal-clear ocean water as soon as you step off the pier.

The cruise center is owned and operated by Carnival Corp, which also operates the majority of cruises to Grand Turk. However, several other companies also operate routes here.

It’s a breeze to land at the Grand Turk Cruise Center. You won’t have to deal with visa, immigration or customs issues. This complex has shops, restaurants, the largest Margaritaville in the Caribbean. To get the most out of your visit, it makes sense to plan your day before disembarking.

Grand Turk is a world-renowned scuba diving and snorkel destination. The quantity and variety of marine life thriving at the reefs of Grand Turk is astounding. There’s colorful reef fish, lobsters, ells, turtles, stingrays, eagle rays, small sharks, vibrant coral, sea fans, and sponges.

Grand Turk is a perfect cruise ship destination. You’ll find a small tropical island with a great selection of water sports, interesting historical sights, and best of all, exquisite beaches.

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Sergio Ferreira

 

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