The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in Turks and Caicos

1.4hour Group Half Day Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,614 reviews · from $125Our pick

Spend four hours aboard a double-decker catamaran from Grace Bay, snorkeling near the Turks and Caicos barrier reef, visiting Little Water Cay, and enjoying lunch, drinks, slides, and a rooftop jump platform. The crew, including guides such as Manny, Sisco, Lamont, and DJ, keeps the outing friendly and family-focused.

“The half day tour was perfect! We did the 1:30pm tour and got to enjoy the sunset on the way back. Lamont and Sisco were amazing tour guides. I would definitely recommend booking with them :)”

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2.Morning Half Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and Iguana Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,222 reviews · from $159

From Grace Bay, your captain and crew cruise to Half Moon Bay and Little Water Cay, known as Iguana Island. You will snorkel over coral, swim from the boat, visit endangered rock iguanas, and enjoy sandwiches, fruit, snacks, beer, soft drinks, and rum punch. Hotel pickup and snorkeling gear are included.

“Second time doing this tour. JJ and Adam were amazing. We had a full boat and the guys did a great job of taking care of us. Adam guided an amazing snorkel tour. JJ was super fun and played great music while guiding us around. My daughter said she wanted to go see turtles so he took us to a spot to see them. Rum Punch and sodas were great and appreciated. Lunch was ok, dry sandwiches but that didn’t put a damper on the day. I highly recommend this. It’s a great day.”

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3.Exclusive Supreme Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 535 reviews · from $149

Spend about 3.5 hours exploring Grand Turk by boat with Exclusive Escapes. Snorkel the Amazing Wall, visit Gibbs Cay, meet wild stingrays, and watch the crew collect conch and prepare fresh conch salad. Captains and crew may include JJ, Vasco, Ray, Kendrick, Kelly, CJ, or Cali. Equipment, water, rum punch, and tax are included.

“We snorkeled The Wall, then staff dove for conch which we took to Gibbs Cay. They showed us how to clean them and made a lovely conch salad. We also swam with sting rays on the beach there.”

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4.Afternoon Half Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and Iguana Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · from $159

This four-hour Providenciales cruise combines reef snorkeling, a boat slide and jump platform, and a visit to Iguana Island, also called Half Moon Cay on some outings. You get gear, lunch, fruit, snacks, rum punch, beer, soft drinks, and hotel pickup. Crews may include captains such as Big Lou, JJ, Carlos, or Licky.

“A great outing and meeting great people! Fun, great food and drinks. Crew was very helpful and nice!!!”

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5.Full Day Beach BBQ Lunch & Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · from $250

Set out from Grace Bay at 9 a.m. on a catamaran for reef snorkeling, island stops at Little Water Cay and Half Moon Bay, and a BBQ lunch on the beach. The crew, including guides such as JR, Manny, Palmer, and Anthony, supplies equipment, drinks, and plenty of local color. Expect a social group outing, not a private charter.

“Easily one of the best days spent with my kids in the and. It was more windy than ideal but our crew managed it well. The scenery and the water were incredible. Hats off to Palmer and Anthony for creating a fun environment and keeping us engaged and entertained! Solidified a decision to come back.”

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6.3HR Emerald reef snorkeling, iguana island and shipwreck tour

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

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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7.Full Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · from $280

Set out from Providenciales at 9 a.m. for an eight-hour cruise with Caicos Dream Tours. You’ll snorkel Leeward Reef and Pine Cay reef, visit Iguana Island and Shell Island, explore Ft George Cay, and enjoy a barbecue lunch with drinks. Captains such as Kwee, Pop, and Shine have led trips, with snorkel gear and transfers included.

“This was absolutely a beautiful and extremely awesome day on the water! The crew was spectacular! Everything we saw was so amazing! The sand bar was so beautiful, enjoyed snorkeling and loved Half moon bay! The lunch prepared was outstanding! Stunning views on the water!”

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8.Half Day Snorkeling, Sightseeing & Island Hopping Private Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews

Start at 8:30 a.m. for a private boat ride around Providenciales with Island Adventure. Visit Little Water Cay for rock iguanas, snorkel near Pine Cay, and cruise Grace Bay Beach. Captains and crew members such as DJ, Rico, and Thomas are praised for local insight, family-friendly care, and tailoring the morning to your interests.

“DJ & Rico were amazing. We had two kids and they were very accommodating. Loved their hospitality and thoughtfulness. Very knowledgeable about local attractions and they make sure you get value for your money. Highly recommend !!”

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9.Amazing Wall Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · from $103Best value

Spend about two hours snorkeling Grand Turk’s famous wall, where the reef shelf drops from roughly 25 feet toward 7,000 feet. Exclusive Escapes supplies gear, water, and guidance, with crews such as Vasco and Kelly helping swimmers of different abilities. Weather may shift the route, and cruise passengers meet about one hour after arrival.

“There were about 20 people on our boat. The guides were great and took care to make sure everything was ok for everybody. They fitted us with fins and provided masks and snorkels. They offered another stop for an extra $25 per person to do Sting Rays and conch hunting. We declined as we had already done a Sting Ray adventure on another island. They were not pushy and dropped us off at the regular stop.”

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10.Half Day Snorkeling, Sightseeing & Island Hopping Private Charter (Afternoon)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews

Set out at 1:30 p.m. from Leeward Settlement for a four-hour private boat trip with snorkeling gear, snacks, drinks, and an onboard restroom. Your captain can shape the route around Little Water Cay, Pine Cay, Grace Bay Beach, Smith’s Reef, shipwrecks, sandbars, and sunset views. Rico, DJ, Tank, Kendy, and other crew members may be assigned.

“Rico and DJ were amazing! We had the best afternoon exploring and learning about the islands. We had an amazing sunset cruise back to our hotel with drinks and a snack spread. The snorkeling was the best we had ever seen. The guys were so nice and knowledgeable about their home islands and we cant wait to come back and do it again.”

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11.Private Boat Tour with Snorkeling, Island Hopping, and Noahs Ark

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews

Spend four hours on a private boat from Providenciales with an experienced captain, snorkeling gear, snacks, sandwiches, and drinks. Cruise the Leeward canals, see the Long Bay shipwreck, stop at Noah’s Ark floating bar, and swim near Grace Bay. Captain James and other crew members tailor the route to your group.

“Mona was our guide… fantastic tour captain and cook!!! Caught Mackeral earlier in the day and grilled/ fried it up for us at Noah’s Ark stop!!! Recommend highly”

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12.Family Catamaran & Snorkeling Cruise Turks & Caicos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · from $150

Spend about three hours cruising Providenciales aboard a 65-foot catamaran. You’ll hear local reef commentary, snorkel at Smith’s Reef with provided gear, relax on a beach, and enjoy pastries, fruit, appetizers, unlimited drinks, and a live DJ. Pickup is available from selected hotels, and the minimum age is 2.

“Recommend this tour to anyone who wants to snorkel in a great spot and also get to Iguana Island. Staff was great!!”

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13.Snorkeling with Sea Scooters and Sea Adventure – Offshore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $189

Hold onto a propelling sea scooter and glide through a Turks and Caicos reef system with snorkeling gear and crew support. Ray Ray and Billie have hosted some outings, offering patient help in the water. Pickup, snacks, soda, and water are included, but note that this is guided shoreline snorkeling, not a boat trip.

“We had the pleasure of snorkeling with the sea scooters and it was so amazing. The water was beautiful. The experience was 10/10. I don’t think I would ever want to snorkel without a sea scooter again. The crew was also very sweet and patient. I even saw a baby shark!!!”

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14.Private Half Day Luxury Snorkeling Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

You’ll cruise from Marina Road in Providenciales on a private Moana Charters boat with a captain and crew. Expect reef snorkeling, clear-water sights, and a flexible route that may include a shipwreck, sandbar, Half Moon Bay, or Iguana Island. Crews have included Skilly, Troy, Liam, Marleo, and others.

“Captain Skilly and first mate Jason gave us a great tour around the islands. We snorkel, visited sand dollar sand bar, Noah’s arc, and half moon bay. Beautiful scenery and a perfect day!”

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15.Private Boat Island Hopping & Snorkeling in Turks & Caicos 4Hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

You’ll cruise from South Bank Marina with a private crew for up to six people, stopping at the La Famille Express shipwreck, Little Water Cay, Half Moon Bay, and Pine Cay. Expect snorkeling, beach time, sandbars, rock iguanas, island views, and local stories. Pickup is offered, but confirm the exact arrangement before departure.

“Awesome experience! Got to see a beautiful beach, iguana island, snorkel the shipwreck, see Prince’s house, and make a stop at Noah’s Ark. The crew was awesome and informative! Couldn’t recommend more! Minor miscommunication witRead more”

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