Expertise Since 1987
Rated Excellent
FLEXIBLE PAYMENTS
Silver Bank Highlights
6-8 hours of whale watching per day (weather permitting).
Two tender surface watching sessions daily.
Surface whale viewing from two comfortable tenders.
Opportunities for passive in-water snorkel encounters .
Informational naturalist presentations.
Happy Hour festivities.
Please be advised that whale activity is not predictable. Encounters are by swim or snorkel only. There is no scuba diving during this expedition.
Tour Itinerary
Approximately 80 miles north of the Dominican Republic, and 100 miles southeast of the Turks and Caicos Islands lie the shoals of the Silver Bank. Protected by NOAA as the “Sanctuary for the Marine Mammals of the Dominican Republic” these shoals are the world’s largest mating & calving grounds for Humpback whales. The Aquatic Adventures Team collectively has over 30 seasons on the Silver Bank to date. Their experience is unparalleled and the entire team is extremely good at helping you to experience prolonged, meaningful in-water encounters with humpback whales. These expeditions are sure to provide you a safe and extraordinary experience.
Explore itineraryPackage Overview
- 8 days / 7 nights aboard Turks & Caicos Explorer II
- In-water and surface whale viewing opportunities
- Expert naturalist guides from Aquatic Adventures
- Accommodation, meals, snacks, and alcohol/non-alcohol beverages
- Deck service from a friendly and experienced crew
- Excellent for all skill levels (swim & snorkel only)
- Easy access through Puerto Plata International Airport (POP)
- For pricing visit Aquatic Adventures here
*All of Aquatic Adventures expeditions are naturalist-guided with the utmost care taken in providing you with a knowledgeable guide, ensuring you an exciting, educational, and trouble-free expedition.
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About Turks & Caicos Explorer II®
Scuba diving in the Turks & Caicos Islands
The Turks & Caicos Explorer II liveaboard was designed to be the ideal dive yacht to cruise the beautiful Turks & Caicos Islands. Custom designed as a dive boat, she is equipped with Naiad stabilizers and a heavy keel. The vessel serves efficiently as a liveaboard for these remote islands and is ideal for the open-water excursions to the Silver Bank, 80 miles north of the Dominican Republic. This liveaboard is a favorite among many and carries up to 20 passengers and 8 crew. All staterooms throughout the vessel have port lights or windows, individually-controlled air-conditioning, and private ensuite bathrooms. Turks & Caicos Explorer II is also crewed by a fun, energetic, and hardworking team of divers who are devoted to personalized service and friendly camaraderie above all else. The crew is committed to safety and set a high standard having worked for many years in the liveaboard industry. They will ensure you have an unforgettable diving holiday.
A liveaboard trip is not just about diving. It’s also about relaxing surface intervals, scenic views, and of course the delicious food! The menu is a mix of locally inspired recipes, American favorites, and gourmet dishes from the chef’s imagination. While on board you will enjoy three meals a day, plus in-between dive snacks. You’ll never be hungry!
Breakfast is served from 7 to 8 am with cold breakfasts available for late risers, followed by two morning dives with an in-between dive snack (often a fresh-baked pastry or cookies). Lunch is at 12:30 pm, with two afternoon dives and an in-between dive snack. Then a delectable dinner is served around 6:30 pm with a scrumptious dessert. Hot cocoa is offered following the night dive, which divers often enjoy while lounging under the stars on deck. For the duration of your holiday, you will also have access to unlimited soda, juice, tea, coffee, and when finished diving for the day, alcohol, beer, and wine (brands depend on availability.)
This vessel has been certified by Green Fins as an eco-liveaboard. Green Fins Certified Members are operators who have committed to following the Green Fins Code of Conduct and have achieved a minimum standard of environmental performance during their annual assessments. Learn more here.
