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General Info
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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. There is exceptional wall diving starting
in shallow turquoise water and dropping off into the deep blue
giving a real thrill. The reef is relatively close to the beach
which makes for accessible beach dives. Shipwrecks, old and new
further enhance these islands as an outstanding diving destination.
*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/Accommodations
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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.
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Caicos Adventures Diving
PO Box 47
Providenciales
Turks & Caicos
Ph. (649) 941-3346
Fax. (649) 941-3346
Caicos Adventures is always the best rated among dive
operaters in Turks and Caicos Islands. Why? Because
we cater to our divers needs. Our goal is to provide
you the best scuba diving experience for your carribean
diving vacation.
» Number of Dive Boats: 2 Catamarans
» Maximum Number of Divers per Boat: Caicos Cat
- 22, Hercules - 8
» Gear Provided: At an additional cost
» Rental Gear Available: BCD, Regulators, Wet
Suits, hoods, mask fins and snorkel, computer
» Nitrox Available: Yes
» Type of Diving Available: Wall & Reef
» Total Dive Sites: 80+ and uncharted sites
» Minimum Time to Dive Sites: 35
» Maximum Time to Dive Sites: 45
» Certification Agencies: PADI
» Courses Offered: Open Water, Advanced Open Water,
Nitrox, Rescue, Dive Master, Specialties, Discover Diving
divucrzy@tciway.tc
http://www.caicosadventures.tc |
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Explorer
Ventures Ltd.
PO Box 488
Mabank, TX 75147-0488
USA
800-322-3577; 903-887-8521
903-887-8526
info@explorerventures.com
http://www.explorerventures.com
Liveaboard diving vacations for 16 to 18 passengers,
to Saba and St. Kitts in the Northeastern Caribbean,
Turks and Caicos, and to the Great Barrier Reef and
Coral Sea from Cairns, Australia.
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Harbour
Club Villas and Marina
Box 77, Venetian Road
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
Phone: 1 649 941 5748
Fax: 1 649 941 5748
harbourclub@tciway.tc
http://www.harbourclubvillas.com
Six, one bedroom cottages within steps of our own private
Marina. Dive boats leave daily heading for Providenciales'
most spectacular dive sites - uninhabited West Caicos
and French Cay each a 40 minutes ride from our dock
where the wall drops to deep blue depths of 7000 feet.
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Oasis
Divers - Grand Turk
PO Box 137
Grand Turk
Turks & Caicos Islands
Ph. 649-946-1128 or 800-892-3995
Fax. 649-946-1128
oasisdiv@tciway.tc
http://www.oasisdivers.com
The goal of Oasis Divers is to make their guest's diving
experience the best. With the combination of excellent
service, the best wall diving in the Caribbean and the
charm of the Grand Turk you can't go wrong.
» Number of Dive Boats: 5
» Maximum Number of Divers per Boat: Depends on
boat. We have smaller boats
max is 8, we have boats that can accommodate groups
traveling that can
accommodate 22. We usually use the 8 passenger boats
unless it's a group.
» Gear Provided: Tanks & weights
» Rental Gear Available: All rental gear available.
Aqua Lung BC and Regs., Computers, mask, snorkels, fins,
wetsuits.
» Nitrox Available: Yes
» Type of Diving Available: Wall and Reef
» Total Dive Sites: 25
» Minimum Time to Dive Sites: 5
» Maximum Time to Dive Sites: 15
» Certification Agencies: PADI, SSI, Universal
Referral
» Courses Offered: Open Water through Divemaster
oasisdiv@tciway.tc
http://www.oasisdivers.com
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Travel
To Turks & Caicos
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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 be
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| Visitor
Tips and Information |
Clothing
Throughout the islands dress is casual. Shorts are worn
in town as well as the beach during the day, it is advisable
to also wear sunhats and sunscreen. In the evenings, light
sweaters and jackets may be occasionally needed in the winter.
Dinner is not formal most restaraunts accept dress shorts
while others require pants and collard shirt for gentlemen
and dress slacks or dresses for the ladies.
Public Nudity is illegal throughout the islands.
Electricity
Electricity follows the U.S. standard: 120/240 Volts/60
Cycles.
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
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