A tiny, peaceful island with powdery beaches, a historic lighthouse and dramatic wall snorkeling just offshore.
Grand Turk is a small island in the Turks and Caicos, home to the territory's capital, Cockburn Town. Ships dock at the cruise center on the island's southern tip, which sits right on a beautiful beach.
This is a relaxing port with clear water, soft sand and a slow island pace. It suits beachgoers and snorkelers, and the island is small enough that you can see a lot of it in a few hours.
Here are my favorite ways to spend a cruise day in Grand Turk. Each one opens on Viator, where you can check the times, reviews and price before you book.
Snorkel the crystal-clear water off Grand Turk, including the edge of the famous wall where the reef drops into the deep blue.
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A guided ATV ride past the lighthouse, salt ponds and quiet back roads of this small island, in about 90 minutes.
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The easiest way to explore Grand Turk on your own: pick up a golf cart near the cruise center and drive to beaches, Cockburn Town and the lighthouse.
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Luke's Port Pick
Grand Turk has it all - stunning ship views, a pool, great snorkeling, and crystal-clear water! This port will always be my favorite!
Luke's Port Pick
Grand Turk has it all - stunning ship views, a pool, great snorkeling, and crystal-clear water! This port will always be my favorite!
Luke's Port Pick
Grand Turk has it all - stunning ship views, a pool, great snorkeling, and crystal-clear water! This port will always be my favorite!
Luke's Port Pick
Grand Turk has it all - stunning ship views, a pool, great snorkeling, and crystal-clear water! This port will always be my favorite!
Jim's Port Pick
Half Moon Cay is one of my all-time favorite private islands - the sand is unbelievably soft, hands-down the best I’ve ever felt!
Jim's Port Pick
Half Moon Cay is one of my all-time favorite private islands - the sand is unbelievably soft, hands-down the best I’ve ever felt!
My favorites: swim and relax at Governor's Beach on the west coast; see the historic Grand Turk Lighthouse on the island's northern tip; stroll the colonial buildings along Front Street in Cockburn Town; learn island history at the Turks and Caicos National Museum; snorkel near the reef wall that drops off steeply close to shore.
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The beach is right next to the pier and Cockburn Town is a short taxi ride north, while many visitors explore by taxi, tour or golf cart.
Search sailings that stop in Grand Turk on our site, or ask me for a quote. I book it for you with no fees, and I watch for price drops after you book.
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