Providenciales Yacht Charters
Providenciales offers an excellent selection of luxury yacht charters across a wide range of vessels. The majority of luxury yacht charters do not follow a fixed schedule or itinerary for day trips. Set rates are typically offered for half-day or full-day charters, with the option to add on additional time or experiences.
When compared to a shared cruise, a yacht charter is often the better choice for groups and large families, as the total rate can be comparable to the sum of individual rates for a group booking a shared half-day or full-day boat cruise.
Some yacht charters offer passenger pickup directly in front of several luxury resorts on world-famous Grace Bay Beach. For those staying at one of the remote luxury resorts in the Turks and Caicos, such as Amanyara or Parrot Cay Resort, additional fees may apply. In other cases, yacht charters depart from one of the main marinas on Providenciales.
Yachts and Vessels
There’s an incredible selection of excursion boats in the Turks and Caicos, ranging from small open vessels to extravagant 80-foot (25 m) yachts.
Many of the luxury yachts are larger than the typical tour boats, which in turn tends to create a smoother ride for passengers. They often feature enclosed and air-conditioned cabins, complete with bathrooms, comfortable seating, and (in some cases) bedrooms for overnight expeditions. The sun is often intense in the Turks and Caicos, and it’s pleasant to have a shady retreat to escape to.
A few of the larger charter yachts have their own jet skis or WaveRunners. These small watercraft are a very exciting way to explore the crystal-clear waters of the Turks and Caicos.
Sights and Destinations
A Turks and Caicos yacht charter is one of our top recommended vacation activities, simply because it offers guests the opportunity to experience a little bit of everything that makes the archipelago a great destination.
You can customize your adventure to your exact desires, unlike scheduled cruises that tend to follow a regular route and itinerary.
Uninhabited Islands and Beaches
The most popular thing to do on excursions is simply to discover and relax on one of the many uninhabited cays, most of which are home to spectacular and pristine beaches. With over 100 named islands and cays, the Turks and Caicos certainly doesn’t disappoint in this regard. Your luxury charter can drop you off to explore your own private beach at your own pace.
Island cruising offers a little of everything. There are great beaches to stroll down, coral reefs to snorkel on, and rock iguanas to see. Some yacht charters can also be equipped for scuba diving or deep-sea fishing upon request.
The sandy islands of Little Water Cay, Water Cay, Pine Cay, and Fort George Cay are the favorite boating destinations of many charters. Little Water Cay, often referred to as Iguana Island, is a Turks and Caicos Islands rock iguana sanctuary and tropical beach paradise where the large and friendly lizards are quite approachable.
While these are incredible destinations in their own right, some of the cays further afield are worth exploring as well. French Cay is one such spot. Renowned for its incredible wall diving sites, this tiny nature reserve island also attracts fascinating birdlife and nurse sharks.
Yacht Charter Activities
There's a huge array of water sports offered in the Turks and Caicos Islands. A great way to try them and learn at your own pace is on a yacht charter. Sports offered vary by company, but can include wakesurfing, wakeboarding, snorkeling, and jet skiing. Some charters even have e-foils you can use to cruise the shallows.
Snorkeling
The Turks and Caicos hides a wonderful array of snorkeling reefs, and no two sites are alike. There are small sheltered reefs that support wide menageries of reef fish, sections of the barrier reef with incredible yellow sea fan beds, and the deep blue open ocean off the wall.
As custom cruises are more likely to travel the extra distance to the best locations, your chances of spotting dolphins and whales (when in season) are greater on a yacht charter than on a shared cruise. It’s truly an unforgettable experience to snorkel with these majestic sea mammals.
There’s always an incredible array of underwater sights to explore in the turquoise waters, including miles of coral reef, vibrant and colorful fish, lobsters, conch, and the national icon, JoJo the Dolphin.
It's typical on Turks and Caicos yacht charters for a crew member to act as a snorkel guide and point out many interesting and well-camouflaged sea creatures that would otherwise go unnoticed.
Freediving
On a private charter, you have the freedom to choose exactly how to spend your day. The Turks and Caicos is an amazing place for freediving, and yacht charters can transport you to many of the beautiful and interesting underwater sights (both shallow and at mid-depths), where reefs, wrecks, and sea creatures await. Freediving lessons are offered on Providenciales, and can be paired with a yacht charter trip to some of the best freediving sites in the area.
Scuba Diving
Small-group scuba diving is another great activity. You’ll have the full attention of dive masters, a less hectic space to set up in, and you’ll get to see the interesting marine life before it’s scared off by others.
Typically, most dive trips consist of a two-tank dive in the morning, which leaves time for other activities in the afternoon.
Fishing
Interested in trying your hand at fishing? Deep sea sport fishing and bottom fishing is great in the Turks and Caicos, and you won’t have a long journey out to the prime fishing grounds either.
History and Nature
West Caicos is another amazing destination, with features that everyone will enjoy. There’s Bernard Bay, a sheltered beach with perfect water, scenic coastal cliffs and snorkeling, the historical site of Yankee Town, and the impressive wall diving of the West Caicos Marine National Park.
The Caribbean offers some spectacular ocean hues, yet the incredible blue waters off in the West Caicos Marine National Park have to be seen to be believed. Due to the travel distances from Grace Bay, many of the scheduled cruises don’t make it out to West Caicos. A private yacht charter is the perfect way to discover this pristine coast.
Refreshments and Dining
Most yacht charters can cater to your exact dining and refreshment preferences. Typically, a wide complement of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, fresh snacks, and fruit is offered on half-day excursions, and lunch is included on full-day adventures. Most boat cruises in Turks and Caicos offer the quintessential bottomless rum punch, yet the luxury charters tend to have a wider and better range of beverage choices, including wine, imported beers, and champagne.
Beach lunches and BBQs are another great option on a yacht charter. There’s no better dining setting than one of the perfect white-sand Turks and Caicos beaches. The larger tour vessels feature galleys (or kitchens), so dishes can be created fresh. Most charters are able to cater to specific food requests if needed. Inquire when you book for details.
Reservations and Booking
Turks and Caicos yacht charters can be booked directly through the charter business (which typically results in the best rates), or through your local accommodation or concierge service.
During the December to April tourism high season, the availability of yacht charters may be limited. It’s advisable to make reservations well in advance of your scheduled visit.
A 12% Government Tourism Tax is applied to tour prices. This may or may not be included in the listed price.
Most yacht charters require a deposit upon booking.
Cancellations
Due to the popularity and specialty nature of yacht charters, canceling an excursion close to the scheduled departure date may incur stringent fees (as it's unlikely that the charter can earn a new booking with little notice). Some companies require 24 hours notice, while other charters may require as much as 20 days notice.
If a yacht charter is canceled due to weather, charters will typically reschedule or refund you at no charge.
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