Turks and Caicos Islands -  surrounded by one of the most extensive coral reef systems worldwide (65 miles across and 200 miles long).  

A 22 mile-wide channel, the Turks Island Passage, separates the Turks Islands from the Caicos Islands. This 7,000 foot deep passage is used by migrating Humpback Whales, Spotted Eagle Rays, Manta Rays, Turtles and Dolphins.  

Excellent visability (up to 60 metres), pristine reefs, abundant fish, tropical flora, fauna and other marine life, quality diving services and easy conditions make the Turks and Caicos Islands a top class diving destination. There is amazing wall diving starting in shallow turquoise water and dropping rapidly into the deep blue. Shipwrecks, old and new further increase the fascination of the islands as an outstanding diving destination.  

Divers have been coming here for years to see the dramatic sheer and sloping walls with excellent visibility from 100 (30 meters) to 200 feet (60 meters), water temperatures ranging from 74 degrees F (23 C) in winter to 85 degrees F (30 C) in the summer.

Providenciales also known as “Provo” is the main center of tourism. Grace Bay, a 12 mile stretch of pristine white sandy beach, is home to the majority of the resorts. The Princess Alexandra National Park starts just to the west of Grace Bay and extends to the east all the way to Little Water Cay. There are about 18 dive sites, most with permanent moorings, just outside the barrier reef of Grace Bay. A quick 15 minute boat ride will take you to the diving sites from Turtle Cove Marina. There are mini walls, spur and groove formations as well as shallow canyons that make these sites ideal for beginner divers and those looking for a shorter day.

Some of the best dives sites are Grouper Hole, Piranha Cove, Cathedral and Aquarium. Table Top is a shallow dive site at 25 feet and is also a popular snorkelling site.

Fort George Land and Sea Park is also very popular for snorkelling. There are several swim-through and grotto like areas fantastic for viewing sea life and coral formations for non-divers.
Snorkel divers can see cannons from a 1790s British fort now submerged near shore in only four to five feet of water. The most popular dive sites are Eagle Ray Pass, Football Field and 50 Yard Line. These sites are best known for schooling eagle rays, sharks passing through the cut and large specimens of boulder, star and brain corals. The boat trip is approximately 35 minutes from Turtle Cove Marina on the north side of Provo.