Turks and Caicos Islands

Explore Turks and Caicos

In the pristine Caribbean waters, you’ll find 40 islands of which eight are inhabited. These islands, the Turks and Caicos, offer spectacular diving all year round in turquoise warm water, suitable for divers of all levels of experience.

The islands boast the third largest barrier reef on Earth, sheer walls and shipwrecks. Situated on an underwater plateau that rises 2100 meters/7000 feet from the ocean floor, the topography varies from flat sandy bottoms near the shore, to dramatic vertical walls. Much of the coastline is protected by the National Parks Ordinance, meaning dive sites are full of life.

The Columbus Passage, a 35 kilometer/22 mile wide channel that separates the Turks Islands from the Caicos Islands, is a highway for migrating rays, fish, turtles, dolphins and humpback whales.

There are plenty of dive centers and dive resorts on the islands, of which Providenciales, known as Provo, is the most inhabited. Grand Turk, the capital island, is also a great spot to visit, and is a stop off for cruises.

For dive courses, it’s recommended to take an enriched air certification, as most dive operators offer nitrox. A deep diver certification may also be useful.

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Dive Provo

Ports of Call, 00000 Providenciales, TCA

Aqua TCI, Aqua Scuba Limited

12 Paradise Road, TKCA 1ZZ Providenciales, TCA

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