North Caicos & Middle Caicos Ferry Services

Passenger ferries are the typical way to travel between the islands of Providenciales and North Caicos, and are the most convenient means of transport whether you’re visiting North Caicos and Middle Caicos for the day or are staying overnight. Both islands have an airport, but only North Caicos accepts scheduled flights from Providenciales (and only a few return flights are offered each week).

Visiting North Caicos and Middle Caicos from Providenciales on a day trip is one of our top recommended activities, and it’s easy to plan your adventure.

There are no scheduled ferries suitable for the transport of cars or vehicles. The regular ferries are small passenger vessels that carry 15–50 people.

The ferry service takes about 25 minutes each way, and follows a highly scenic route along the exquisite Caicos Cays. You’ll get amazing views of Little Water Cay, Half Moon Bay, Water Cay, Pine Cay, Fort George Cay, Dellis Cay, and Parrot Cay on the journey. Have your camera ready!

Passenger Ferries

Two businesses provide ferry services to North Caicos: Caribbean Cruisin' and MV My Girl.

Caribbean Cruisin’ is the foremost service, and operates several vessels in their signature blue and yellow color scheme. This service has the most scheduled ferries per day (and also offers car rentals on North Caicos).

MV My Girl operates one smaller vessel, which is suitable for 12–15 passengers.

Reservations and Booking

Both ferry services are $70 return fare from Providenciales (2026 price). Caribbean Cruisin' offers a special children's price of $50 round-trip.

The ferries are typically punctual and depart within about 10 minutes of scheduled times. On a normal day, and if you know the departure location, arriving at the dock 20–30 minutes prior to departure is sufficient. First-time passengers or those unfamiliar with the marina should allow for extra time.

If you’re traveling with a large group, it's best to contact the ferry in advance to ensure sufficient space.

For travel on the day of the Valentine's Day Cup sailboat race, arrive at least 45 minutes early to secure a spot on the ferry. Caribbean Cruisin’ will typically run multiple vessels to accommodate any extra passengers, yet there may be delays.

Luggage and Excessive Cargo

Both ferry services have luggage weight restrictions. Complimentary luggage is typically limited to one 50-pound (22 kg) bag and one carry-on.

If you’ll be transporting oversized items, such as a kayak or paddleboard, or are bringing large amounts of cargo, contact the ferry ahead of your journey.

You may be charged extra if traveling with pets.

Middle Caicos Ferry

There are no scheduled ferries to the island of Middle Caicos. North Caicos and Middle Caicos are connected by a road causeway, so it’s possible to drive across both islands. Day trips and tours to either island simply start on North Caicos.

Where to Catch the North Caicos Ferry

The Ferry Dock on Providenciales

On Providenciales, the ferry departs from Heaving Down Rock Marina (Walkin Marina), which is on the far eastern end of the island. It’s very easy to find this area on Providenciales—simply follow Leeward Highway to its conclusion. If you continue past the Gateway to Grace Bay roundabout, the dual carriageway Leeward Highway transforms into a paved road with one lane each way, yet continues in the same direction. There are small road signs indicating the way at the Grace Bay roundabout and near Heaving Down Rock.

It takes between 20 and 40 minutes to drive from the Providenciales International Airport to the ferry dock, depending on traffic, and less than 10 from the Grace Bay region.

Caribbean Cruisin’s ferries depart from inside the marina area itself, in front of the blue and yellow building off to the right of the road, where the floating docks can be seen. This structure is the ticket office.

MV My Girl Ferry Service simply docks where the road ends at the water, and is technically outside of Heaving Down Rock Marina at the public government boat-slip area. There’s a short floating dock. Tickets are purchased at the ferry boat.

The Ferry Dock on North Caicos

On North Caicos, both Caribbean Cruisin’ and MV My Girl land at Bellefield Landing, which is a small dock and cargo port on the southwestern point of the island. There is a restaurant and a gift shop at Bellefield Landing. Car rental companies and taxis will typically meet their guests arriving via ferry quite close to where the boat lands.

North Caicos Ferry Services

Caribbean Cruisin'

Located at Heaving Down Rock Marina on the east end of Providenciales, Caribbean Cruisin' is the primary passenger ferry service operator in the country, with a route between Providenciales and North Caicos. They also provide jet ski rentals and tours, boat charters, and car rentals on North Caicos.

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MV My Girl Ferry Service

This ferry service travels between Heaving Down Rock on Providenciales and Bellefield Landing on North Caicos. We recommend calling ahead to verify the schedule.

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