Days aboard Turks & Caicos Explorer II generally involve breakfast from 7 am to 8 am (cold breakfasts are available for late risers), followed by two morning dives, lunch at 12:30 pm, two afternoon dives, dinner at 6:30 pm, and a night dive. Island shore excursions will be arranged when possible for those interested.
Please note also that this itinerary is an example only, and will change depending on weather and logistics at the Captain's discretion.
Saturday:
Please see the Arrival section under FAQ for information on how to reach the vessel. Due to tides, weather, the vessel's size and available facilities in Providenciales, the location and departure schedule of the vessel may change.
- 1500 Guests may begin to board the Turks & Caicos Explorer II
The vessel will normally be located at Caicos Marina but may depart early due to tides or weather. If you are staying on island, please check in with the vessel on Saturday morning to determine when and where to meet the boat. If you are arriving on Saturday, you will be met at the airport.
- 1830 Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
- 2000 Captain's Briefing, documents, etc.
Sunday:
- Provo's Northwest Point. Four to five dives, with night spent at mooring.
Monday:
- Two morning dives at West Caicos, followed by 2-hour trip to French Cay. Three dives, with night spent at mooring.
Tuesday:
- Two dives at French Cay, followed by lunchtime trip to West Caicos. Three dives, with night spent at mooring.
Wednesday:
- Five dives at West Caicos, with night spent at mooring.
Thursday:
- Early morning crossing to Northwest Point; Five dives, with night spent at mooring.
Friday:
- Dawn dive and morning dive, with departure for the 2-hour trip back to port. Afternoon at leisure; dinner ashore, with night spent aboard vessel.
Saturday:
- 0700/0830 Continental breakfast
- 0900 Depart the Turks & Caicos Explorer II. Should you be leaving on an afternoon flight, you may leave your luggage aboard for pickup later. However, cabs are very expensive and it can be costly to return to the vessel.
Due to the necessity of readying the vessel for our next cruise, we must strictly enforce the 9 am departure.
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Turks & Caicos
- Itineraries: 8 day/7 night itineraries
- Departing: Providenciales, Turks & Caicos each Saturday
- Accomodates: 20 passengers in 10 air-conditioned double staterooms
- Water temperatures: 76 degrees in February to a high of 84 degrees in August
- Visibility: Normally between 60 and 100+ feet
- All diving done from the vessel
The Turks and Caicos Explorer II's regular itinerary departs Providenciales each Saturday. Carrying 20 passengers, the luxurious 124-foot Turks & Caicos Explorer II features large and well-appointed common areas, and individually-controlled air conditioning in each stateroom. The two spacious VIP staterooms each feature a queen bed, large windows, private bathroom and shower. The main deck features spacious staterooms forward, each with queen or twin beds and private bathroom. The lower staterooms each feature portholes, twin beds, large wardrobe, and private bathroom and shower. The expansive flybridge offers a comfortable, shaded seating area, as well as built-in barbecue and wet bar; the sundeck, one level below, offers lounge chairs and seating, as does, the well-appointed full-width main salon which is located aft of the staterooms. The dive deck provides individual gear lockers, air and nitrox filling station, large camera table, charging station and ample storage and room for gearing up. Large staircases lead down to the dive platform, for easy access to the ocean.
Days aboard Turks & Caicos Explorer II generally involve breakfast beginning at 7 am, followed by two morning dives, lunch, two afternoon dives, dinner and a night dive. Island shore excursions will be arranged when possible for those interested.
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