THE ISLAND BRIDGE
TURKS & CAICOS Not your typical charter destination, the islands of the Turks and Caicos offer miles of unspoiled beaches, watersports and amenities to rival any Caribbean hot spot. Located 575 miles from Miami, Florida, south of The Bahamas chain and north of Hispaniola, the Turks and Caicos are surrounded by a barrier reef—the world’s third largest—which creates a mirror-flat sea. Take advantage of these flat waters and shallow beaches to kiteboard, paddleboard and snorkel or scuba dive to your heart’s content. Fishing is also big on the islands, with deep-sea and flats fishing all being very popular. The English-speaking Turks and Caicos are rather well suited for a late season or early season charter as they are located en route to and from the Caribbean. The reefs offer many diving and snorkelling options where you will see incredible sponges, coral formations, large grouper, Caribbean reef fish and stingrays. The diving conditions are excellent for all levels.
ITINE RA RY DAY 1 PROVIDENCIALES Arrive in the Turks’ largest city, Providenciales, and spend the day visiting the small island town, which is chock full of some of the most popular hotel groups in the world and thus great restaurants. Board your yacht at the Blue Haven Resort and Marina.
DAY 2 FORT GEORGE CAY Stunning beaches go on for miles. Today your crew will prepare a beach BBQ, which will let you enjoy the uninhabited cay and the use of the yacht’s numerous water toys. A great snorkel site for younger, non-diving members of your party are the cannons that can be found in the shallow waters off the northeast point of the cay. Keep an eye out for Jo Jo, a dolphin who has made this area his own and often swims up to vessels at anchor to play.
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TURKS & CAICOS
DAY 3 GRACE BAY Various restaurants and day spas are scattered along Grace Bay beach, which has been voted the number one beach in the Caribbean by TripAdvisor members. You can spend the day lazing about on the beach or arrange for horseback riding, kite surfing or bone fishing, which is said to be superb.
DAY 4 NORTHWEST POINT Have your captain book ahead for dinner reservations at Amanyara Resort and while you’re there, why not have a spa treatment to relax the body. Watch the stunning sunset with a cocktail in hand.
DAYS 5 & 6 WEST CAICOS There are six miles of protected wall dive opportunities on the leeward side of uninhabited West Caicos. The wall starts at a depth of about 35 feet, dropping to approximately 6,000 feet. On the east side, there are one and a half miles of reef-protected pristine vertical walls. You can spot barrel sponges and have chances of seeing eagle rays and sharks. This is a great spot for anchoring in between dives.
DAY 7 BLUE HAVEN MARINA Return to Blue Haven Marina on Providenciales. You can opt to spend a couple of days on “Provo” or return home. Providenciales offers a great number of high-end resorts, an informative conch farm where you can learn about aquaculture and a fine golf course.
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