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The beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands are situated
575 miles (or 75 minutes) southeast of Miami. Covering 193
square miles of the Atlantic Ocean, the Turks and Caicos Islands
has the third largest coral reef system and the best tropical
beaches in the world, making it a premier beach, diving and
snorkelling destination and an ideal location for romance,
family vacations, ecotourism and adventure seekers.
 There
are eight inhabited islands: Salt Cay, Grand Turk, South Caicos,
Middle Caicos, North Caicos, Providenciales, Parrot Cay and
Pine Cay. East Caicos and West Caicos along with several other
fascinating cays are uninhabited.
The Columbus Passage, 22 mile-wide channel, separates the
Turks Islands from the Caicos Islands. This 8,000 foot deep
passage serves as major transit lines for migrating *Humpback
Whales, Spotted Eagle Rays, Manta Rays, Turtles and Dolphins.
 Excellent
visibility, pristine reefs, abundant tropical flora and fauna,
fish and other marine life, quality diving services and easy
conditions make the Turks and Caicos Islands a world class
dive destination. World famous walls are lushly landscaped
in rich marine decor and play host to a tremendous variety
of sea creatures. Shipwrecks, old and new further enhance
these islands as an outstanding diving destination.
Turks and Caicos has assured that for generations to come,
divers will be able to enjoy this underwater wonderland. A
series of marine parks and nature reserves have been set aside
to protect these beautiful and fragile areas. A system of
moorings is in place which protect the reef from anchoring
damage at popular dive sites.
*From late December through April, the entire Atlantic herd
of 2,500 Humpback Whales pass through the shores on their
annual migration to the Mouchoir Bank, just 20 - 30 miles
southeast. During this period divers can listen to an underwater
concert of the whale's' songs.
Climate 75 - 90F 24 - 32C
Water Temp 77 - 85F 25 - 29C
Visibility 100+ ft 30+ m
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Dive
Services
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Big Blue Unlimited
PO Box 159,
Providenciales,
Turks and Caicos Islands,
British West Indies
Tel.: (649) 946 5034 & (649) 231 6455
Fax.: (649) 946 5033
bigblue@tciway.tc
http://www.bigblue.tc
Genuine
small group recreational scuba diving and technical diving,
sea kayaks, eco adventures and private charters in Providenciales,
Turks and Caicos.
The main dive boat, a 40ft power catamaran, departs daily
at 8.30am for 2 dives with a maximum of 9 guests.
Caicos
Adventures
PO Box 47 Providenciales
Turks & Caicos
Ph. (649) 941-3346
Fax. (649) 941-3346
divucrzy@tciway.tc
http://www.caicosadventures.tc
Caicos Adventures is one of the oldest dive operations on
Providenciales (Provo). We have prospered by focusing on excellence
in quality, service, ambiance and atmosphere. We are also
the only dive operation in Provo that specializes in diving
and snorkeling at West Caicos. This is simply because West
Caicos offers the best diving in the area.
Explorer Ventures Liveaboards
PO Box 488, Mabank, Texas 75147-0488 USA
(800) 322-3577
+1.903.887.8521 PHONE;
+1.903.887.8526 FAX
info@explorerventures.com
http://www.explorerventures.com
The Turks & Caicos Explorer’s regular itinerary includes
Provo’s Northwest Point, the walls of West Caicos, and (weather
permitting) French Cay. Scheduling 5 dives daily, including
night dives, the vessel offers 5 ½ days of diving each
week, exploring the 5 different black coral species at Black
Coral Forest, the reef sharks of Provo’s Shark Hotel, the
deep-water gorgonians of G-Spot, and the spotted eagle rays
of Double D.
Oasis Divers - Grand Turk
Mailing Address: PO Box 137
Grand Turk
Turks & Caicos Islands
Tel.: 649-946-1128 or 1-800-892-3995
Fax.: 649-946-1128
E-Mail: oasisdiv@tciway.tc
Web: http://www.oasisdivers.com
Full service dive and accommodations specialist on Grand
Turk. Providing complete packages for your dive vacation on
Grand Turk including beachfront accommodations, interisland
air travel and of course, great diving with personal attention.
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Getting
There
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| Flight
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The
Turks and Caicos is only 75 minutes from Miami, less than
3 hours from Charlotte, North Carolina, 3 hours from New
York and 3 and a half hours from Boston and can easily
be reached with direct flights from the US, the UK, Canada,
the Bahamas, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Arriving in Providenciales
British Airwarys - Direct from London
American Airlines - Daily flights from Miami, weekly flights
from New York and Boston.
U.S. Airways - Direct flights from Charlotte four times
weekly.
Bahamas - Direct flights from Nassau 3 times per week.
Air Jamaica - Direct flights from Montego Bay 4 times
weekly.
Sky King - Direct Flights from Puerto Plata and Cap Haitien.
Arriving in Grand Turk, Middle Caicos, North Caicos, South
Caicos and Salt Cay.
Sky King and Inter Island Airways fly international and
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| Entry
Requirements |
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Visitors
from U.S.A. and Canada may enter without a passport, if
they have an original birth certificate (or, a notarized
copy) and a photo id (e.g.. Driver's License). Visitors
from other countries do require passports, but no visas
are necessary except from countries of the former Eastern
Bloc. They are advised to contact the nearest British
Consulate Office.
- All visitors must hold a round trip ticket.
- Visitors are allowed to stay for 30 days; this is renewable
one time only.
- DEPARTURE TAX: $23 is levied on all persons over the
age of 2.
- For luggage restriction, individual airlines should
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| Visitor
Tips and Information |
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Clothing
Shorts are worn in town as well as on the beach, but bathing
suits should be restricted to beach and pool areas. During
the day, it is advisable to wear sun hats and sunscreen.
In the evenings, light sweaters and jackets can occasionally
be worn, and those wishing to visit some of the island's
more elegant eating establishments may want to bring along
more formal attire. Nudity is illegal throughout the islands
but some hotels do allow it.
Electricity
Electricity follows the U.S. standard: 120/240 Volts/60
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Water
The water is safe to drink, but it tastes different.
Phone Service
The Islands enjoy direct worldwide telephone access. Available
telecommunications devices include fax machine, telexes,
cellular phones, and Internet connections. Public phones
operate by phone cards.
Country code is 649. Network is through Cable and Wireless.
Pay phones, calling cards, facsimile, Internet, cell phones
for rent at various locations.
If you have cell service in the USA please bring your
phone with you because if you have International Roaming
service with a cellular carrier that has a roaming agreement
in the Caribbean then your phone will be able to make
a receive calls while in the Turks and Caicos. If you
do not have roaming then you will be able to make calls
using the credit card platform.
Time Zone
Turks and Caicos is on EST and Daylight Savings Time is
observed from April to October.
In the Turks and Caicos you can be as active, or inactitive
as you want to be. In addition to diving, there are many
activities to be enjoyed throughout the islands such as:
Beach Cruise & BBQ's
Bird Watching
Cycling
Dining Out
Eco Tours
Fishing
Golf
Heritage Walks
Horseback Riding
Island Festivities & Events
Middle Caicos Caves
Parasailing
Private Island Getaways
Sailing
Semi-Submarine Tours
Shopping
Sky Watching
Snorkeling
Spa Treatments
Tennis
Windsurfing
Or find a nice, quiet beach (that's easy to do), kick
back and relax!!
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