Grand Turk Cruise Port Guide: Tips and Overview
IMPORTANT: FOR THE FREE UMBRELLAS, CLAM SHELLS, & BEACH CHAIRS, FIND THE ONES THAT LOOK LIKE THE EXAMPLES DISPLAYED ON THE SIGN AT 0:51 IN THE VIDEO. THE UMBRELLAS HAVE THE GRAND TURK CRUISE CENTER LOGO ON THEM.
Grand Turk is a little island with a lot to offer. In addition to some of the best diving in the world, there is also the Grand Turk Cruise Center area for those who prefer spending the day shopping, swimming at a pool, or sunbathing on a white sandy beach.
The cruise terminal (which caters to Carnival Corporation cruise lines like Carnival, Princess, Holland America, and P&O) has a pier that can accommodate two ships at the same time. No tender is required. The beach, shopping, restaurants, and a pool are just steps away.
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Grand Turk Free Beach!
Grand Turk - Free Beach! The Carnival Breeze visits the port of Grand Turk where they sell drinks by the yard...and too many yards can get you left behind! That’s what they call getting “yarded”. The free beach is amazing!
The Vacation Impossible team relaxes for the whole day only spending $5 each to rent floaties. Many people think you need a formal excursion to have fun in Grand Turk so sometimes it seems like this free beach is the best kept secret on the island. There might be lots of things to do but for us this is our favourite. As cruise ports go this one is easy, light, and fun.
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Grand Turk
Recorded January 8, 2015
The fourth stop on my Caribbean cruise on the Ruby Princess was Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The video includes...
00:00 Sail into Grand Turk on the Ruby Princess
04:12 Local tour
09:19 Lighthouse
11:51 Grand Turk Cruise Center
17:52 Sail away
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Port Guide: Grand Turk - Everything We Think You Should Know Before You Go! - ParoDeeJay
Looking to explore Grand Turk? Welcome to our Port Guide series! Join is as we share our personal experiences, let you know what to see and do inside the cruise port, showcase some ship excursions, highlight a few hotspots you can explore outside the cruise port, and let you know if it's possible to have a fun day on the cheap. We'll be talking snorkeling, Margaritaville, Jack's Shack, Cockburn Town, and all sorts of shenanigans in the port of Grand Turk... let's do this thing!! :D
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10 Things Not to Do in Turks and Caicos
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Vacations are all about getting some much-needed rest and relaxation. That’s why we decided to make your trip to Turks and Caicos hassle-free by compiling this list of things NOT to do during your stay so your vacation is memorable.
1. Don’t Forget Coral-Safe Sunscreen
If you plan on participating in water excursions, many of them won’t allow you to join if you’re not equipped with coral-safe sunscreen. This special type of sunscreen will not only protect your skin from harmful UV rays, but it will protect Turks and Caicos’ coral reefs, too.
2. Don’t Drink the Tap Water
The tap water is safe to drink, but many people suggest you avoid it at all costs. The piped water in the hotels originates from reverse osmosis desalination. It usually doesn’t taste very good...
3. Don’t Be Surprised at Your Cab Fare
Before hopping into a cab, it’s always best to negotiate the rate upfront so you’re not hit with any hidden surprises. All drivers will also charge you per person.
4. Don’t Expect to Eat Lobster Off-Season
August 25th through April 1st is the time when lobsters are in season. It’s illegal for lobsters to be caught during the off-season, so you won’t even find them offered on restaurant menus.
5. Don’t Try to Walk Everywhere
The scenery is so gorgeous, you’ll definitely feel the urge to walk around the islands and explore. But with the blistering heat and many attractions spread out miles apart from each other, use a taxi cab or a bicycle .
6. Don’t Look for a Deal
This Caribbean nation is very expensive. They don’t have a natural harbor, so large ships aren’t able to import goods, and the land isn’t suitable for crops. This makes pricing outrageous, from the food in the restaurants to the groceries in the stores.
7. Don’t Forget Insect Repellent
Make sure you pack a strong insect repellant to protect you from various critters, especially mosquitos. Sea Lice and jellyfish repellant will also come in handy. If you forget to include these items in your luggage, you’ll be looking to pay 4 times what you would’ve paid at home.
8. Don’t Eat the Conch
Turks and Caicos is known for its conch – a tropical mollusk that can be eaten in a variety of ways. But sadly, the population of this delicacy has declined significantly in recent years. You can do your part in saving this species of marine life by skipping out on conch cuisine entirely.
9. Don’t Visit During December
December is the islands’ busiest time of the year. If you want to cut down on your travel costs, consider visiting in July. This is when rates drop by close to 40%, and you’ll have less tourists to deal with.
10. Don’t Forget to Go Bird Watching
You can’t visit the islands without checking out the wildlife. Turks and Caicos is full of marshes and salt ponds that are the homes to over 170 species of birds,
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How to Make Fresh Conch Salad in Turks and Caicos with Caicos Dream Tours
In this mouth-watering video we teach you how to make conch salad with freshly caught conch from our Turks and Caicos Snorkel and Conch Cruise on Providenciales. We hope our video will make you hungry and inspire you to visit Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands and join us for any one of our amazing boat excursions.
If you're looking for the perfect tropical escape, look no further then a day on the water with Caicos Dream Tours in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. We offer our guests a fun-filled day of sun, sand and snorkeling on the spectacular turquoise waters of Turks and Caicos.
We will take you beach cruising along Grace Bay, snorkeling along the barrier reef, third largest in the world, snorkeling the Caicos Bank and finally a stop at gorgeous Half Moon Bay where we will make you a delicious conch salad made from the conch caught on the trip!
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