Turks & Caicos Explorer II

Itinerary Overview

itineraries run from Saturday to Saturday, and depart from and return to the Caicos Marina and Shipyard, Providenciales (Provo). Special Grand Turks itineraries (diving Grand Turk, South Caicos, French Cay and/or Salt Cay) are also offered on a full charter basis; contact us for details.

Sample Itinerary

Days aboard Turks & Caicos Explorer II generally involve breakfast from 7 am to 8 am (cold breakfasts are available for late risers), followed by two morning dives, lunch at 12:30 pm, two afternoon dives, dinner at 6:30 pm, and a night dive. Island shore excursions will be arranged when possible for those interested. Please note also that this itinerary is an example only, and will change depending on weather and logistics at the Captain's discretion.

• Saturday: Due to tides, weather, the vessel's size, and available facilities in Providenciales, the location and departure schedule of the vessel may change.
• 15:00 Guests may begin to board the Turks & Caicos Explorer II. The vessel will normally be located at Caicos Marina but may depart early due to tides or weather. If you are staying on the island, please check in with the vessel on Saturday morning to determine when and where to meet the boat. If you are arriving on Saturday, you will be met at the airport.
• 18:30 Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
• 20:00 Captain's Briefing, documents, etc.
• Sunday: Provo's Northwest Point. Four to five dives, with night spent at mooring.
• Monday: Two morning dives at Northwest Point, followed by 2-hour trip to West Caicos. Three dives, with night spent at mooring.
• Tuesday: Up to five dives at West Caicos, with night spent at mooring.
• Wednesday: Two dives at West Caicos, transit to French Cay, three dives at French Cay, with night spent at mooring.
• Thursday: Five dives at French Cay, with night spent at mooring.
• Friday: Dawn dive and morning dive at French Cay, with departure for the 2-hour trip back to port. Afternoon at leisure; dinner ashore, with night spent aboard vessel.
• Saturday:
• 07:00/08:30 Continental breakfast
• 09:00 Depart the Turks & Caicos Explorer II. Should you be leaving on an afternoon flight, you may leave your luggage aboard for pickup later. However, cabs are very expensive and it can be costly to return to the vessel.

[See: Turks & Caicos Dive Travel Guide]