The 12 Best Shipwreck Tours in Turks and Caicos

1.Jet Skiing around La famille ship and smaller pristine cays

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 335 reviews Our pick

Follow a guide by jet ski from Providenciales to La Famille Express, a hurricane-grounded cargo ship, then continue to small cays, secluded beaches, sandbars, and possible Iguana Island stops. The two-hour tour costs $350 per jet ski for up to two people, with guides such as Alex, Eel, Carl, and Bryson often leading the route.

“This was a great experience. Our pick up was easy and convenient. Our check in process was great. There was spot to leave our things. Our kids are 6 & 8 and had an absolute amazing time. Our guide, Bryson, was outstanding. For my kids he was like having an older cousin explore the island with them. For us it was comforting to have an experienced guide who safely knew how to lead us. We went to really cool places and he made sure to find really cool things (a sand dollar, sea fan, conch shells). We also had a really cool sea turtle sighting. I would recommend bringing goggles…”

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2.3HR Emerald reef snorkeling, iguana island and shipwreck tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · from $125Best value

Set out from Caribbean Cruisin Marina with a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Vequel, DeWayne, Rushane, and Big Show lead you to Emerald Reef, La Famille Express, and Little Water Cay. Snorkel gear, drinks, snacks, and bottled water are included. Hotel transportation costs an additional $20 per person.

“Amazing experience and the crew was topnotch in ensuring everyone’s enjoyment and safety! A highly recommended excursion!”

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3.Shipwreck Adventure in Providenciales

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews

Drive a jet ski from Leeward Marina across Providenciales waters to the La Famille Express shipwreck. Guides such as CJ provide instruction, explain the ship’s past, and often take photos and videos. The one-hour trip may also include Long Bay, a sandbar, Iguana Island, or other nearby spots, depending on weather and sea conditions.

“We had a great time !! Our tour guide CJ was the best ! He was very helpful and got amazing pictures and videos for us ! He was great”

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4.Abandoned Shipwreck Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews

You’ll ride a two-person jet ski about two miles offshore to the La Famille Express wreck, then may visit Iguana Island, Noah’s Ark, Pine Key, or nearby coves. Guides such as Chris, Beeps, Joe, and Ernest are praised for patient instruction, photos, and flexible routes. The one-hour private tour costs $240 per group.

“It was a fun experience - my son loved ridding his first jet ski. Ernest was a great guide. We went to shipwreck - can’t go in boat bow but not sure I’d want to anyway. Also went to loon for sea turtles. It was fun way to spend an hour.”

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5.Jet Ski Shipwreck and Private Island Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews

Take a private jet ski ride from My Girl Ferry to a ghost ship and secluded island near Providenciales. Your guide leads the route, supplies the jet ski and life jacket, and may take photos along the way. The booking covers one jet ski for up to two people, with longer outings available separately through the operator.

“This experience fully met my expectations, and we had an enjoyable time. The staff was friendly and helpful, and our guide was knowledgeable and made our day more fun. The equipment was safe and in great condition. We would absolutely return for another experience.”

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6.3HR Snuba, shipwreck and Iguana island tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $180

Spend about three hours with Caribbean Cruisin exploring Emerald Reef by snuba, swimming around the La Famille Express shipwreck, and visiting Little Water Cay, known as Iguana Island. Guides such as Rushane, Danny, Dewayne, and Big Show may lead the trip. Transport costs extra, and groups are limited to 12.

“The trip was amazing! The guides were so helpful in what they were doing for the guests and treated everyone with kindness and respect. Very beautiful Island, you with love this this tour!”

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7.Ghost Freighter Seafari ( abandoned shipwreck)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews

Ride a guided jet ski safari from Leeward to the La Famille Express shipwreck, a cargo ship stranded in seven feet of water after Hurricane Frances. Guides such as Gene, CJ, and Eel may also take you past small cays, secluded beaches, Noah’s Ark, or Iguana Island. The tour lasts about one hour and costs $210 per group of up to two.

“Such a fun excursion! Gene was such a great guide! Took us to the ship, then to Noah’s Ark to take a picture, and then to half moon bay to see some iguanas! He was very knowledgeable about the shipwreck as well as half moon bay. He was super funny and made the trip worth it! Highly recommend him as a guide and this as an excursion!”

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8.FAMOUS SHIPWRECK, Tiki Bar & Iguana Island Private Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews

Ride a Sea-Doo from Long Bay with a private guide, then visit La Famille Express, Half Moon Bay’s iguanas and Noah’s Ark floating bar. Guides such as Stan, AJ, Beeps, Julian and Paris have led these outings. Plan for about two hours, choppy water at times, and extra costs for drinks or lunch.

“From our driver Sarah picking us up early where requested, to Stan the Man giving us a fantastic guide experience, the people here had great customer service! Stan kept an eye on us as we got used to riding the wave runners in heavier surf. The shipwreck was very cool (and terrifying) to jump off of, we appreciated that he had us wear our shoes after we saw all the twisted metal on the way up to the jump point. Then he helped us back on the wave runners and we were off to iguana island! Before checking out the island though he showed us the jellyfish and then after…”

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9.Ghost Shipwreck and Noah’s Ark Tiki Bar Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews

Ride from Long Bay Beach to the La Famille Express shipwreck, where you can climb aboard and jump, then spend time at Noah’s Ark Beach Club for food, drinks, and live music. The 70-minute outing costs $300 per group of up to two and is operated by EliteWatersportstci.

“Initially said 11:45 pick up, then called at 11:40, said it’s been moved to 1:45. Very poor communication. The wave runners were old and run down. The guide was pleasant enough. Unprofessional management.”

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10.Lunch Seafari to pristine cays, shipwreck and lunch at TIKI BAR

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews

You’ll ride solo or tandem with Caribbean Cruisin on a guided Jet Ski trip from Leeward Settlement. Expect clear, shallow water, the La Famille Express shipwreck, views along Leeward Beach, and a $25 lunch at Omar’s Beach Hut. The tour lasts about three hours and accepts up to 20 people.

“From start to finish everything went smoothly. Our tour guide was fun and really cool. We tour up Turks & Caicos waters on the jet skis!!!! This was an experience that we will never forget!!”

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11.Explore Shipwreck and Hidden Island Beaches in 1-Hour Jetcar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews

You’ll drive a two-seat Jetcar from Long Bay with a guide and safety briefing, stopping at the La Famille Express shipwreck before visiting beaches reached only by water. Jean and Don have guided some outings, with photos and videos sometimes included. Bring goggles, sunscreen, and a waterproof phone case.

“The address at the Marina was not the right location. Someone ended up calling us to give the right directions to the beach. Other than that, the experience was 10/10! Jean & Don were the best & accommodating! They took pics & videos Read more”

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12.Half Moon Bay Jet Ski Tour & Snorkeling the La Famille Shipwreck

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews

Start at Southside Marina, learn the basics, then ride with a guide toward the La Famille Express shipwreck and Half Moon Bay. You’ll have about 40 minutes at each main stop for snorkeling, photos, and the beach. Guide Garth has also taken riders to Iguana Island and Noah’s Ark, depending on conditions and the day’s route.

“We had a lot of fun jet skiing and our guide was wonderful but the tour title is misleading as we did not do any snorkeling.”

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