TURKS AND CAICOS · SNORKELING IN PROVIDENCIALES

The 14 Best Snorkelling Trips in Providenciales

14 tours  ·  from $125 a head

Good snorkelling trips in Providenciales fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

4hour Group Half Day Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay - What the reef stop offers
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4hour Group Half Day Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay

1.4hour Group Half Day Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,614 reviews · from $125Our pick

Spend four hours aboard a double-decker catamaran from Grace Bay, snorkeling near the barrier reef, visiting Little Water Cay, and enjoying lunch, drinks, rooftop seating, and water slides. Guides such as Manny, Sisco, Lamont, and DJ are known for keeping the trip friendly, active, and family-focused.

“Fun active day. Crew was great, enthusiastic…remembered people’s names and made us laugh. Weather was perfect”

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4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay - Snorkeling the reef in warm turquoise water
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4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay

2.4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,465 reviews · from $145

Spend four hours aboard a 48-foot catamaran from Grace Bay, with reef snorkeling, a weather-chosen stop at Half Moon Bay or Little Water Cay, lunch, drinks, and beach pickup. Crew members such as Captain Mike, Ross, Reggie, Jay, Willie, and Tye are known for helping beginners and keeping the trip lively.

“We brought 5, 8, 11, and 15 year olds, all ages gave it a 10/10. The 5 year old was a little young for the snorkel but enjoyed watching the others. Reggie and team were fantastic! The food and bev were enjoyed by all. Highly recommend this crew!”

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Morning Half Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and Iguana Island - Leaving Grace Bay at 9 a.m.
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Morning Half Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and Iguana Island

3.Morning Half Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and Iguana Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,222 reviews · from $159

Set out from Grace Bay with a captain and crew for a four-hour cruise past Providenciales, snorkeling over coral, swimming from the boat, and visiting Half Moon Bay and Iguana Island. You get equipment, hotel pickup, sandwiches, fruit, snacks, beer, rum punch, soda, and water. Some tours are led by captains such as Carlos, Nathan, or Johnny.

“This was a great experience! The staff were super friendly and welcoming and made the experience amazing! They even picked us up from our resort hotel! We loved getting to snorkel and learn about the different islands on the way to our spRead more”

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Afternoon Half Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and Iguana Island - Starting from Grace Bay at 1:30 pm
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Afternoon Half Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and Iguana Island

4.Afternoon Half Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and Iguana Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · from $159

Cruise from Grace Bay to a colorful reef, Half Moon Cay, and Iguana Island on a four-hour afternoon outing. You’ll get snorkeling gear, lunch, rum punch, beer, soft drinks, and hotel pickup. The crew may include captains such as Big Lou, JJ, Carlos, or Licky, with time for reef snorkeling, iguana spotting, and jumping from the boat.

“We had a great time on this trip! We spent about an hour snorkeling, an hour walking around Iguana Island and then some time sliding/jumping off the boat. The crew was accomidating and helpful. They served drinks, chips, sandwiches, and fruit. Thanks for a great day!”

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Half Day Snorkel from Providenciales with Visit to Half Moon Bay - Half Moon Bay and Little Water Cay
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Half Day Snorkel from Providenciales with Visit to Half Moon Bay

5.Half Day Snorkel from Providenciales with Visit to Half Moon Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 353 reviews · from $140

Set out from Grace Bay with Caicos Island Charters for a 4-hour catamaran trip to Leeward Reef and Half Moon Bay. You’ll snorkel among fish, visit Little Water Cay’s Rock Iguanas, swim from a white-sandbar, and enjoy wraps, conch fritters, fruit, drinks, and a boat slide. Captain Ron, Mark, and T-Rex are among the crew members praised for their friendly help.

“Very good experience. Crew was friendly and capable. Boat was spacious and clean (much larger boat than some others we saw that day, which made us feel less crowded). The pickup at the hotel beach was very convenient. Glad we Read more”

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Deluxe Half-Day Snorkel Sail on Lady Grace Luxury Catamaran - Starting at the Ritz Carlton and reaching the water
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Deluxe Half-Day Snorkel Sail on Lady Grace Luxury Catamaran

6.Deluxe Half-Day Snorkel Sail on Lady Grace Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · from $189

Sail from Grace Bay aboard the Lady Grace for a 4.5-hour trip to the Turks and Caicos Barrier Reef and a quiet island beach. You get snorkeling gear, lunch, and an open bar after snorkeling. The crew, including names such as Captain Roger, Lickson, John, and Lilly, is known for careful water safety and attentive service.

“Friendliest of the crew! Provided great information on what to expect while snorkeling. Felt safe as the crew were also in the water”

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Private Boat Tours to outer islands, snacks drinks- snorkel- cruise! - Leaving the Bight for Grace Bay’s Open Water
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Private Boat Tours to outer islands, snacks drinks- snorkel- cruise!

7.Private Boat Tours to outer islands, snacks drinks- snorkel- cruise!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews

Spend about four hours aboard a private boat from Providenciales, with snorkeling gear, drinks, and substantial snacks included. Your captain may take you to Iguana Island, a sandbar, reef sites, shipwrecks, canals, or nearby islands. Ask about the route before departure, since reaching the outer islands may require a full-day charter.

“Wonderful experience and beautiful scenery. Guides (“Lunchbox” and “Prime Time” ) were excellent! Definitely recommend it. Good for all ages.”

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Full Day Beach BBQ Lunch & Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay - Snorkeling the reef first
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Full Day Beach BBQ Lunch & Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay

8.Full Day Beach BBQ Lunch & Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · from $250

Island Vibes Tours takes you from selected Grace Bay beaches aboard a catamaran for reef snorkeling, island stops, and a barbecue lunch. Crews such as JR, Manny, Palmer, Anthony, and John have been praised for keeping the day lively and safe. Expect a shared boat, drinks, beach time, and a full seven-and-a-half-hour outing.

“Beautiful weather, beautiful water and just the right amount of fun!”

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3HR Emerald reef snorkeling, iguana island and shipwreck tour - The crew is a major part of the value
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3HR Emerald reef snorkeling, iguana island and shipwreck tour

9.3HR Emerald reef snorkeling, iguana island and shipwreck tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · from $125

Cruise from Leeward Settlement with a small group of up to 12, snorkeling Emerald Reef, visiting Little Water Cay for iguanas, and viewing the La Famille Express wreck. Guides such as Vequel, DeWayne, Rushane, and Big Show keep the trip moving with drinks, snacks, local facts, and plenty of help in the water.

“We had a great time. Jerry and Rushane were great. Homemade conch seviche? Yes please. The weather was awesome; the water was great. We got to see some sharks and sea turtles. The crew was in no hurry and were genuinely interested in ensuring we had a great time.”

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Full Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch - Leeward Reef: your first serious look underwater
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Full Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch

10.Full Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · from $280

Set out from Providenciales at 9 a.m. for an eight-hour cruise with Caicos Dream Tours. Snorkel at Leeward Reef and Pine Cay, visit Iguana Island and Shell Island, learn about conch, and eat grilled fish, seasonal lobster, chicken, and rice on Ft George Cay. Hotel pickup, gear, drinks, and lunch are included.

“It was amazing. The entire crew was very knowledgeable and experienced. They wanted to make sure everyone was happy and enjoying themselves the entire time by checking in on us . It was relaxing, their jokes were funny, fun, and advRead more”

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Half Day Snorkeling, Sightseeing & Island Hopping Private Charter - Little Water Cay and its rock iguanas
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Half Day Snorkeling, Sightseeing & Island Hopping Private Charter

11.Half Day Snorkeling, Sightseeing & Island Hopping Private Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews

Start at 8:30 a.m. for a private boat trip from Leeward. With guides such as DJ, Rico, Thomas, or Tim, you can visit Little Water Cay, snorkel near Pine Cay, and cruise Grace Bay Beach. Gear is supplied, hotel pickup is available in selected areas, and the crew can adjust the outing to your interests.

“This day and experience was perfect! We loved our Captain and Galvin, who showed us around the island and so many incredible and beautiful spots. They were amazing! They made sure me, my wife and kids were entertained and safe and looked after. They had plenty of great drinks and snacks and offered to take as many pictures of us as we wanted. This was one of the best experiences my family ever had. I really recommend it!”

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Half Day Snorkeling, Sightseeing & Island Hopping Private Charter (Afternoon) - Little Water Cay and the rock iguanas
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Half Day Snorkeling, Sightseeing & Island Hopping Private Charter (Afternoon)

12.Half Day Snorkeling, Sightseeing & Island Hopping Private Charter (Afternoon)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews

Spend four private hours aboard a captained boat from Providenciales, with snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, and an onboard restroom. Visit Little Water Cay, Pine Cay, Grace Bay Beach, and possibly Smith’s Reef. Captains such as Rico, DJ, Tank, Kendy, and Galvon tailor the route to your group.

“Visited beautiful sites. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Fantastic day. Great drinks and snacks!”

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Full day 7hours- beach bbq, snorkel, Iguana island, half moon bay pine cay, Fun! - Snorkeling with turtles, rays, and reef fish
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Full day 7hours- beach bbq, snorkel, Iguana island, half moon bay pine cay, Fun!

13.Full day 7hours- beach bbq, snorkel, Iguana island, half moon bay pine cay, Fun!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews

Set out from Providenciales at 10 a.m. for a private seven-hour boat day with Grace Bay Adventures. Your captain and mate may include Captain Jack, Chapa, Carlee, Lunchbox, or another crew pair. Expect snorkeling, island stops, iguanas, dolphin spotting, snacks, drinks, rum punch, and a barbecue lunch on a quiet beach.

“Captain Jack and his mate Enzo have our family the most memorable experience and we could not imagine how a boat day could be any better. They took us sightseeing, to Noah’s Ark where the kids loved playing on the trampolines and swRead more”

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Family Catamaran & Snorkeling Cruise Turks & Caicos - Smith’s Reef and the 40-minute snorkel stop
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Family Catamaran & Snorkeling Cruise Turks & Caicos

14.Family Catamaran & Snorkeling Cruise Turks & Caicos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · from $150

Spend about three hours cruising Providenciales aboard a 65-foot catamaran. You’ll hear local reef commentary, snorkel at Smith’s Reef with gear provided, visit a pristine beach, and enjoy an open bar, pastries, fruit, appetizers, and live DJ music. Pickup is available from selected hotels.

“Recommend this tour to anyone who wants to snorkel in a great spot and also get to Iguana Island. Staff was great!!”

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