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Grand Turk Dive Sites
T he 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; its
quoise waters teaming with diverse wildlife. Surrounded by one of world renowned wall drops down to over 7000’ and is located just
the most extensive coral reef systems worldwide (65 miles across 1000’ off shore. This magical and unique diving experiences just
and 200 miles long), the islands are truly spectacular. Grand Turk is a short 10-minute boat ride from the resorts. Most of the marine
surrounded by walls covered in sponges and corals starting at 25 activity is along the upper part of the wall face, around the crest of
feet (7 meters) before plunging 7,000 feet (1,230 meters) straight the wall, and the reef top immediately behind the crest.
