Things to do in Cockburn Town, Grand Turk: The Best Tours

June 4, 2021 Kelli Reichel

Situated on the 6-mile long Grand Turk Island, Cockburn Town is an intimate Caribbean paradise easily discovered on foot. The major streets of Duke and Front host landmarks, restaurants and the National Museum of Turks & Caicos Islands, which houses the oldest shipwreck in the western hemisphere, the Molasses Reef Wreck. After exploring the town, head to the miles of sugary beaches and go diving, snorkeling or sailing across the turquoise water.
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1. Scuba Diving in Grand Turks Protected National Park-2Tanks

Duke Street & James Street, Duke St & James St, Cockburn Town TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands Grand Turk Diving
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

With over 40 years experience diving 'the wall' in Grand Turk, our Dive Instructors and Dive Masters, know every nook and cranny on the wall. Do you want to see a sea horse, frog fish, turtles or sharks-we know where to take you!

Inclusions: Local Tax and National Park Fees.

Exclusions: Use of SCUBA equipment

Reviewed By McQsSTL

MUST DO - day trip to Gibbs Cay to swim with Stingrays and snorkel the reef Chris and Smitty were awesome and this was a highlight of our visit to Grand Turk. Gibbs Cay is stunning and the reef snorkeling is top shelf.

2. Discover Scuba Diving

Grand Turk Diving Company, James St, Cockburn TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands Grand Turk Diving
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A Discover Scuba Diving activity gives you the opportunity to experience the amazing underwater world we live upon, without having to complete the full SCUBA certification. Many Discover Students, go on to become fully certified after their interaction with Grand Turks healthy coral reef system and marine life.

Inclusions: Use of SCUBA equipment

Exclusions: Gratuities are not included (but very much appreciated!).

Reviewed By McQsSTL

MUST DO - day trip to Gibbs Cay to swim with Stingrays and snorkel the reef Chris and Smitty were awesome and this was a highlight of our visit to Grand Turk. Gibbs Cay is stunning and the reef snorkeling is top shelf.

3. Private Snorkel Charter

Unnamed Road, Cockburn Town TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands Grand Turk Diving
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A "Private Snorkel Charter" on board a 28' World Catamaran will give you 4 hours to enjoy the beautiful waters surrounding Grand Turk. This tour will take you to Gibbs Cay, a soft sand, uninhabited Island on the east side of Grand Turk. heree you can swim with the stingrays and enjoy the snorkeling over the colourful reef close to shore or simply relax on the beach. Also included are one or two snorkel stops over the wall (which is the 3rd largest barrier reef system in the world and rated in the top 10 places to dive and snorkel in the world). The boat will be yours for 4 hours and you can make as many or as few stops as you like within time, safety and fuel limits.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Bottled water, Use of Snorkelling equipment, National Park fees

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By TraceyLeone777

We did 3 days of 2 tank dives and one day of whale watching. My daughter completed her scuba certification here and Jason was a great instructor. Jamal was on dive master on our last dive day and was a joy to dive with. Went whale watching with Smitty and saw a humpback whale and her calf! Smitty was very persistent at finding whales for us! Chris is a wonderfully warm office manager and a great communicator. Always got back to us very quickly. We will be coming back and will dive with them all again!

4. Grand Turk Sightseeing Tour

Grand Turk Gas, Unnamed Road, TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands Papa J Tours
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Take in the highlights of Grand Turk on a 90-minute coach tour with informative commentary from your expert local guide. See the former US Air Force base where NASA kept track of early space launches, and take photos of John Glenn’s spacecraft the Friendship 7. Enjoy time to explore the shops and historic buildings downtown, then head north to see the Grand Turk Lighthouse. Pass by ancient salt ponds and the Salt Museum and keep an eye out for pink flamingos, brown pelicans and wild horses!

Inclusions: Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By C77ICtheresaw

I'll do the excursion with Papa J Tours again. They were so kind. We had four first time snorkelers in out group of six. They made sure we had a great time and saw some beautiful fish.

5. Grand Turk Island Wide Private Tour

Cockburn Town TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands ANC Taxi and Tours
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This exciting 2.5-hour sightseeing tour takes you through the capital Grand Turk, aboard a comfortable minivan. It also offer complimentary drinks. We will visit Grand Turk landmarks, like The John Glenn Center, for spectacular photo ops, and you will experience the city’s unique charm: colonial sites, monuments, the Lighthouse, (where you can photograph and pet the donkeys) Museum, and other sites of interest..

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Beer Tasting, Professional Guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By SusanNebraska

Our thanks to Albert and the personalized tour he gave us. We arrived early and only the 2 of us so he offered us a tour in his van. His knowledge and history of Grand Turk was very enlightening. He was kind to answer our questions concerning the past hurricane and his experience. We were very fortunate to have spent time with Albert on Grand Turk, thank you so much!

6. Beach and Beer

Grand Turk Cruise Center, TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands ANC Taxi and Tours

Beer drinking Rum punch swimming Relax at any of 3 beaches for 3 hours

Inclusions: Local Beer, Local Rum Punch

Exclusions: Entrance fees to Lighthouse, Food, Beach chair, Beach Umbrella

Reviewed By SusanNebraska

Our thanks to Albert and the personalized tour he gave us. We arrived early and only the 2 of us so he offered us a tour in his van. His knowledge and history of Grand Turk was very enlightening. He was kind to answer our questions concerning the past hurricane and his experience. We were very fortunate to have spent time with Albert on Grand Turk, thank you so much!

7. Cultural Tour with Rum Cake

Cockburn Town TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands ANC Taxi and Tours

Immerse yourself in the island life of the Locals with this sightseeing tour from the city of Cockburn Town. With a local guide, you'll visit a range of sites that reflect the culture and history of the dreamy Caribbean archipelago. sample an authentic rum punch at John’s Ocean view bar and grill, and learn about the islands' history as you gaze at the beautiful beaches of the Island. The tour also includes a slice of rum cake. Watch and play with or challenge the locals to a game of dominoes which is one of our Island culture. Then on up to the lighthouse where you’ll Stop for photos of the jackasses and pet and take selfies., and learn the history of the jackasses as well

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Slice of rum cake, Local Guide, Pick up and drop off at starting location

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Food

Reviewed By SusanNebraska

Our thanks to Albert and the personalized tour he gave us. We arrived early and only the 2 of us so he offered us a tour in his van. His knowledge and history of Grand Turk was very enlightening. He was kind to answer our questions concerning the past hurricane and his experience. We were very fortunate to have spent time with Albert on Grand Turk, thank you so much!

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