Virgin Voyages' guide to Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos
Sprawling white sand beaches, exciting opportunities for outdoor and underwater adventure, five-star seaside resorts and top-of-the-line shopping – Grand Turk is the quintessential place to achieve peak bliss.
GRAND TURK
The epitome of paradise
The capital city of one of the most popular tropical vacation destinations around, Grand Turk, on the island of Turks and Caicos encapsulates everything there is to love about a true holiday. Enjoy seemingly endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, sprawling white sand beaches, five-star seaside resorts, restaurants and bars, top-of-the-line shopping, and a cruise culture so massive a designated Cruise Center with a lagoon-like pool and duty-free shopping.
Plus, attracting both beach fanatics and history buffs alike Grand Turk offers something for everyone’s journey. Explore the historic Cockburn Town’s Bermuda-style architecture and the iconic Grand Turk Lighthouse. Explore the Grand Turk Wall, the world’s 3rd deepest trench, located approximately 1 km off Grand Turk’s shore. Kayak through the stoic mangroves mystically growing up from the Ocean and horseback ride the picturesque beach – whether you’re looking to relax or to explore, Grand Turk is the perfect place to relax, and more importantly, treat yourself.
Private Beach with Open Bar and Tasting
Always wanted your very own rum tasting experience on a private Caribbean beach? Well, here's your chance. This open bar and private beach getaway at one of Grand Turk's most beautiful beaches is all about fun tastings, drink making, and unlimited tropical cocktails. Choose to start the day either at the open bar or the beach -- enjoy a rum tasting, beach volleyball, and the relaxation of kicking back on a peaceful white-sand beach.
Exclusive Bajari Beach
The white-sand Bajari Beach is one of the most picturesque and relaxing beaches on Grand Turk. And if you're gonna do it, you might as well do it right. That means getting exclusive VIP treatment like unlimited beer and rum punch, a local lunch, and your own beach lounge chair and umbrella to spend a lazy day in sun or shade. An a la carte bar, restaurant, and water sports are also available at additional cost.
Two Reef Snorkel
What's better than snorkeling through one of the world's most beautiful coral reefs? Snorkeling through two. This Two Reef Snorkel takes you to the 7,000-foot deep Wall, the 3rd largest and deepest barrier reef system in the world. Your local crew will guide you through the turquoise waters as you swim alongside tropical fish and coral formations. Then, you'll visit the shallow coral gardens at Oasis Reef, and maybe even meet Lucky, the resident nurse shark.
Get your timing right!
If you’re here Jan-April, you may just see the humpback whales migrating!
Shore Excursions
Catamaran Sailaway & Snorkel
Dive into the natural beauty of Grand Turk with this coastal catamaran voyage. Sail to the Grand Turk Wall, the 3rd deepest ocean trench in the world, where you'll snorkel the turquoise waters alongside tropical fish and colorful reefs. Then, spend the afternoon at a secluded white sand beach.
DISCOVER MORE SHORE THINGSDotted with windmills and salt ponds from its salt industry history, Grand Turk, like so many islands in the Caribbean, is one of the most perfectly unique getaways on Earth. Whether you’re looking to scuba dive the turquoise waters of a 7,000 foot deep barrier reef system, to marvel at the Grand Turk Lighthouse, to meander through the still-standing 18th-century prison in Cockburn Town or the Turks and Caicos National Museum or, simply to relax on the spanning white sand beaches, your time in Grand Turk is certain to be one thing – absolutely lovely.
