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Scuba Diving the Turks and Caicos

The Turks and Caicos are made up of 40 individual islands and down, it is guaranteed to take your breath away. Grand Turk is
cays, each hosting unparalleled beaches and translucent, tur- home to some of the most amazing dive sites in the Caribbean;
quoise waters teaming with diverse wildlife. Surrounded by one of its world renowned wall drops down to over 7000’ and is located
the most extensive coral reef systems worldwide (65 miles across just 1000’ off shore. This magical and unique diving experiences
and 200 miles long), the islands are truly spectacular. Grand Turk is just a short 10-minute boat ride from the resorts. Most of the ma-
surrounded by walls covered in sponges and corals starting at 25 rine activity is along the upper part of the wall face, around the
feet (7 meters) before plunging 7,000 feet (1,230 meters) straight crest of the wall, and the reef top immediately behind the crest.