Divers and snorkelers are find the beauty of marine life and corals in the sea around the Turks and Caicos Islands amazing.. The coral reef that surrounds the Turks and Caicos is spread across 65 miles and extends to a length of 200 miles. On the nearly 40 islands and cays that divers and snorkelers frequent on a regular basis, clear visibility and thrilling wall dives are major attractions.
The coral reefs flourish along the protected coast, quite close to the shore, making it ideal for beach dives. Divers and snorkelers will also find dive tour operators who have top class equipment and knowledgeable staff who know the best sites and the places where you can see the exotic marine life at its best. Best of all, divers and snorkelers can have easy access to the beaches and the dive sites which are relatively less crowded than other Caribbean destinations. The Columbus Channel which separates the Turks Islands from the Caicos Islands is an 8000 foot deep passage for migrating fish and other marine animals like dolphins and turtles. The Princess Alexandra National Park and Northwest Point are two popular diving sites on Privdenciales. Other famous sites include Pine Cay, Salt Cay, French Cay. Grand Turk is known for its wall dives.
The warm weather and the cool waters that welcome divers and snorkelers at any time of the year in the Turks and Caicos make for a memorable diving experience for experienced divers and nocies. Easily accessible sites with shipwrecks like Salt Cay’s HMS Endymion and other wrecks like the ones near Blue Hills and Birch’s Look out attract divers and snorkelers alike. Not-to-be-missed dive sites in the Turks and Caicos include:
Amphitheater neara protected the passage where divers and snorkelers can see migrating whales, manta rays and sharks.
Pinc Cay and West Caicos are well known for its variety of sponge formations that divers and snorkelers can observe here..
Diving and snorkeling lessons are available from various operators and diving schools for beginners, who can also get certified.
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