The 15 Best Sailing Trips in Turks and Caicos

1.4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay

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

Sail from Grace Bay on a 48-foot catamaran with crew members such as Captain Mike, Ross, Jay, Willie, or Tye. Snorkel a reef, visit Half Moon Bay or Little Water Cay, see rock iguanas, and enjoy sandwiches, fruit, rum punch, beer, and soft drinks.

“A lot of fun! Easy pick up right on the beach . A tasty sandwich for lunch with some fresh fruit . An abundance of cold beverages were provided including water soda etc . When you see beautiful pics on instagram this tour brings you to those places and beaches!”

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2.Private 4 Hour Power Catamaran Excursion in Grace Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews

Take a private four-hour power catamaran from Grace Bay with your own captain and crew. Snorkel, swim, tube, jump from the boat, explore Half Moon Bay, or request fishing gear. Lunch, drinks, rum punch, and beach pickup from select locations are included.

“Phillip and Kamari were amazing and we had the best experience with them. If you book with them, you are going to have a great time! They made the day truly enjoyable.”

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3.Lady Grace Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail from Ritz-Carlton

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 350 reviews · from $149

Sail from The Ritz-Carlton in Providenciales aboard Lady Grace, a luxury catamaran with up to 56 passengers. You’ll enjoy a seasonal departure, open bar, champagne, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres while watching the Turks and Caicos sunset. Bring a light cover-up and expect a no-shoes boarding process.

“The Princess Grace sail was absolutely amazing. Loss of words for how great it was. The crew was so accommodating and friendly and the food/drinks were so good. This is a MUST when you travel here. I don’t know how anyone could complain about this! Thanks again to the crew and captain for a great and unforgettable experience!”

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

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

Sail from The Ritz-Carlton on Lady Grace, a spacious luxury catamaran, to the Turks and Caicos Barrier Reef for guided snorkeling, then relax at a beautiful island beach. Lunch and an open bar after snorkeling are included. The crew may adjust the route if wind or waves make reef snorkeling unsafe.

“We had a fantastic time! Awesome crew, beautiful vessel, top shelf drink and best food! Amazing day on the water - the weather helped but the entire experience was simply perfect. It will be remembered as our favorite day on Turks. I absolutely recommend this tour.”

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5.4 Hour Private Catamaran Sail and Snorkel from Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews

Spend four hours aboard a 48-foot private catamaran with a captain and crew such as Reggie, Willie, or Tony. Sail from Grace Bay, snorkel a coral reef, enjoy lunch and an open bar, then visit Half Moon Bay or Little Water Cay, weather permitting.

“We had the best time!! Reggie and Will were the best, and took us to the most beautiful beaches. Reggie served excellent margaritas, and they had so many snacks for us and the kids. One of our very favorite days! Thank you!”

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6.Turks and Caicos Half-Day Luxury Private Yacht Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews

You’ll spend four hours aboard a private luxury yacht from Providenciales, with a captain and crew guiding you to Little Water Cay, barrier-reef snorkeling, and a quiet beach. Expect rum punch or local beer, a light lunch, hotel pickup, and plenty of room to shape the day around your group.

“This charter exceeded our expectations! The crew, the views and the snorkeling were amazing! It was definitely the highlight of our trip!”

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7.Private 4-Hour Catamaran Tour from Providenciales in Turks and Caicos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews

Sail privately from Grace Bay with up to 10 people aboard a catamaran. Your crew may include captains such as Claude, Juan, or Frank, depending on the day. Expect Grace Bay views, snorkeling, Little Water Cay, Half Moon Bay, conch salad, rum punch, and room to shape the outing around your group.

“Captain Juan and his crew on the island queen were absolutely amazing!!!! We had the best day ever. The boat was spacious, very clean and fully stocked with everything you could imagine from endless snacks, drinks and freshly caught Read more”

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8.Private Half-Day Catamaran Cruise, Turks and Caicos Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews

Cruise privately from Blue Haven Marina for four hours with Captain Ben’s team, visiting Grace Bay, Pine Cay, Half Moon Bay, and Leeward Beach. Expect white sand, calm water, snorkeling, snacks, soft drinks, water, and alcoholic drinks, with morning or afternoon departures.

“The catamaran never sailed. We were told the excursion was cancelled when we arrived at the meeting point after many attempts to comunicate with the tour guide over the phone. We never received a cancellation email, text or phone call. Also no alternate plan to accomodate an entire family’s vacation day. The attitude was “it is what it is”. We also heard from other marina patrons that our was not the first group of people that the same tour operator leaves stranded. Worst tour management ever!!”

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9.Deluxe Sunset and Saxophone Sail on Luxury Lady Grace Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $179

Spend 90 minutes aboard Lady Grace, sailing from The Ritz-Carlton Turks & Caicos into the Grace Bay sunset. You’ll receive champagne on boarding, enjoy a full open bar and hors d’oeuvres, and hear saxophonist Deangelo perform around the catamaran. The cruise returns to the Ritz-Carlton beach.

“A wonderful experience - the crew were very attentive to each passenger, the views were lovely, and the saxophonist was great. The drinks were also very stout, I didn’t realize it was an open bar the entire sail! A great way to end our trip!”

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10.Family Catamaran & Snorkeling Cruise Turks & Caicos

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

Cruise Providenciales aboard a 65-foot catamaran, listen to local reef commentary, snorkel at Smith’s Reef, relax on a pristine beach, and enjoy an open bar, snacks, and live DJ music. Pickup is offered from selected hotels, with space for up to 98 people.

“Almost missed!!! Despite being advised the day before to be in lobby at 1pm for 115p pick up. Called again and was picked up.We were last on the catamaran and directed down below. There were not two seats together.”

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11.Turks and Caicos Full-Day Luxury Private Yacht Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews

Set sail from Providenciales with Captain Brian or another Kenard Cruises captain for a private seven-hour yacht day. Snorkel at the barrier reef, swim from a secluded beach, enjoy a three-course buffet and open bar, then choose another island stop or relax on floating inflatables.

“Had an absolutely amazing day. The crew was great, very attentive to our group, the service was great, food provided for lunch was more than I expected in a great way!! We also booked the sunset dinner cruise for the same day, the dinner mRead more”

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12.7 Hour Private Catamaran Sail, Snorkel and Beach BBQ Grace Bay, Providenciales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Spend about seven hours with Captain Maycork, Reggie, and Angelo on a private catamaran from Grace Bay. Snorkel the barrier reef, visit native rock iguanas, explore Half Moon Bay or Little Water Cay, and enjoy a beach barbecue with an open bar.

“Captain Maycork, Reggie and Angelo made sure we had the time of our lives on our day trip! They were a great, fun crew! We enjoyed a guided snorkel tour, seeing the iguanas and a delicious bbq on the beach - they really know their waRead more”

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13.Hobie Cat Sailing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 17 reviews

Meet at Turks Aqua Adventures in Grace Bay for a 90-minute private lesson on a Hobie Cat Wave or Getaway. A certified captain teaches steering, sailing basics, and boat handling while you practice on the water. The lesson suits beginners and costs $145 per group of up to two.

“Cancelled last second “due to weather” but the weather was great and there were other hobie cats on the water and paragliding.”

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14.Noahs Ark Catamaran Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $115Best value

Join an adult-only Sunday cruise from Providenciales aboard the 42-foot Island Queen Catamaran. You’ll sail past Grace Bay, visit remote waters and nearby cays, enjoy rum punch and island music, then spend about three hours at Noah’s Ark floating beach club. Food and drinks there cost extra.

“The boat is already 30 mins LATE!! We’re waiting in the heat. They asked us to arrived 15 mins prior.”

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15.2 Hour Private Sunset Catamaran Sailing Charter from Grace Bay, Providenciales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Meet the crew at your Grace Bay hotel beach and board a private catamaran for two hours of sunset sailing. Captain Wayne and crew members Will and Reggie serve local appetizers, wine, beer, rum punch, soft drinks, and champagne while you cruise past Grace Bay and nearby cays.

“What an awesome way to spend our last sunset on Provo. Something that will now be a tradition each Christmas. Amazing crew, food, and champagne toast. The sunset was perfect. Thank you Captain Wayne, Will, and Reggie.”

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