Turks and Caicos Liveaboards

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Liveaboard Diving in Turks and Caicos, Walls, reefs and sharky blue water in protected marine parks

Year-round liveaboards from Providenciales, easy warm water, big-animal encounters and quiet sites for first-timers and experienced divers

Why choose Turks and Caicos for a liveaboard

  • Signature walls and canyons. Long protected reef lines with sheer drops, black coral gardens, elephant-ear sponges, wrecks and swim-throughs.
  • Reliable wildlife. Caribbean reef and nurse sharks, hawksbill turtles, spotted eagle rays, dolphins and big schools of jacks, grunts and snapper. Seasonal chances for humpbacks, plus occasional hammerheads, tigers and mantas.
  • Marine parks with fewer crowds. Limited operators and lots of protected water mean unhurried briefings and relaxed entries.
  • Ideal liveaboard flow. Sleep near the sites, dive more and transit less, with night dives and easy surface conditions most of the year.

Where you will dive

  • North West Point, Providenciales. Famous wall with quick access to sites like Black Coral Gardens, The Crack, The Dome, Hole in the Wall, Shark Hotel and The Amphitheater.
  • Grace Bay. A barrier-reef-protected stretch with sites such as Aquarium, Graceland, Grouper Hole and Coral Gables. Expect bright gardens and busy fish life.
  • French Cay. Offshore islet south of Provo with dramatic vertical walls dropping to great depth. Highlights include Double-D, G-Spot, Rock and Roll and West Sand Split.
  • West Caicos. Uninhabited and wild. Plunging walls and regular pelagics at Driveway, Gullies, Rock Garden Interlude, The Anchor/Whiteface and Elephant Ear Canyon.

A typical liveaboard week

  • Trip lengths. 6, 7 or 10 nights. Many 7-night trips run Saturday to Saturday, with diving from Sunday through Friday.
  • Diving pace. Up to five dives per dive day, conditions allowing, including night dives. Tanks, belts and weights are provided. Quality rental gear is available for a weekly fee.
  • Ships and comfort. Steel motor yachts around 36 to 38 metres, usually carrying about 18 to 20 guests, with en-suite, air-conditioned cabins. Non-divers can often join and snorkel the shallow sites.

New to liveaboards

  • Simple routine. Briefing, buddy checks, dive, then eat, rest and repeat.
  • Less faff. Your kit stays set up on the dive deck, crew handle fills and logistics so you focus on the water.
  • Guided for comfort. Leaders choose sites to match the day’s conditions and your experience level.

Who this suits

  • Beginners and newly certified divers. Gentle entries, warm water and clear navigation on many sites.
  • Intermediate and experienced divers. Sheer walls, swim-throughs and occasional current for added challenge.
  • Underwater photographers. Black coral, sponge-covered walls, shark passes and schooling fish, plus night-dive critters.

Conditions and best time to go

  • Year-round destination. Low rainfall, steady sunshine and typically calm seas.
  • Water temperature. About 28 to 29 °C in summer and 23 to 26 °C in winter.
  • Visibility. Often 25 to 40 metres.
  • Air temperature. Commonly 29 to 32 °C.
  • Seasonal note. Peak-season travel from December to March aligns with humpback migration from January to March. For quieter shoreside time, April and May often see fewer visitors.

Getting there and departures

  • Airports. The main gateway is Providenciales International Airport (PLS) on Provo, with additional international fields on Grand Turk and South Caicos.
  • Airlines. Regular service from major North American and European carriers, with some direct routes.
  • Where you board. Boats typically embark on Provo from Turtle Cove Marina or Caicos Marina and Shipyard. Some operators include airport transfers.

Practical tips

  • Certification. Bring your Open Water cert card and your logbook. There is no minimum logged-dives requirement for most itineraries.
  • Language and currency. English is the national language and US dollars are used island-wide.
  • Power. 110-volt electricity. Travellers from regions using different plugs may need an adaptor.
  • Time. Eastern Time, with Daylight Saving observed.
  • On board. Most boats include all meals and drinks, with vegetarian options and the ability to pre-arrange dietary needs. Itineraries are weather-dependent and may be adjusted by the captain. Occasional shore excursions are offered during the week.

Costs and fees

  • Trip pricing. Daily rates are generally mid-range for Caribbean liveaboards, varying by season, cabin type and operator.
  • Rental gear. Available for a weekly fee if you prefer not to bring your own.
  • Taxes and extras. Expect a small government departure tax on exit. Port and bed taxes also apply and vary by operator and length of stay. Travel insurance and dive insurance are strongly recommended.

Why a Turks and Caicos liveaboard is worth it

  • You hit the highlights efficiently. North West Point, Grace Bay, French Cay and West Caicos in one smooth circuit.
  • You dive more and travel less. Walls and reefs are on your doorstep, with night dives that day boats rarely match.
  • You get warm, clear water and sharks on the regular. Plus seasonal humpbacks and wild blue-water moments.

If you want classic Caribbean wall diving with thriving marine parks, sharks on most dives and easy liveaboard comfort, Turks and Caicos liveaboards deliver. You will roll in often, surface smiling and come home with a full logbook.