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Diving Highlights
Up to 27 dives, including night dives.
One of the best barrier reefs in the world.
Spectacular wall dives with huge sponges.
Shallow sand chutes and deepwater plateaus.
Incredible visibility due to limited rainfall.
5 different rare black coral species.
Countless reef and nurse sharks, reef fish, eagle rays, lobster, and turtles.
Occasional dolphins, hammerheads, and humpback whales.
Grand Turk and South Caicos diving are on special itineraries only
Liveaboard Itinerary
The Turks & Caicos Explorer II itinerary offers easy access to some of the most thrilling wall dives in the Caribbean. Providenciales is the hop-off point to the world’s third-largest barrier reef containing spectacular walls covered in gorgonian fans, shallow reefs bursting with tropical fish, and sand chutes that drift off into the blue. From macro critters like frogfish to countless reef sharks, plus the occasional pod of dolphins, divers will experience it all in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Join us onboard and don’t forget your camera!
Explore itineraryPackage Overview
- 8 days / 7 nights aboard Turks & Caicos Explorer II
- 5.5 days of diving (up to 5 dives daily), including night dives
- Dive Green & Green Fins sustainability
- Accommodation, meals, snacks, and alcohol/non-alcohol beverages
- Opportunities to dive Providenciales, West Caicos, and French Caye
- Around-the-clock service from a fun, experienced, and English-speaking crew
- Diving amenities including camera table, Nitrox, and rental equipment
- Easy access through direct flights to Providenciales (PLS)
- Excellent value – see pricing
This itinerary is great for all diving skill levels. A special snorkeler/non-diver rate is available for 10% off the regular package price. Contact us.
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!
I recently spent a week aboard the Turks and Caicos Explorer II, and overall, it was a memorable and positive experience. The diving was excellent, the crew was professional and attentive, and the food was absolutely outstanding—easily among the best I’ve had on any liveaboard. - Julia G, August 17, 2025, Read more guest reviews here.
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.)
Turks & Caicos Explorer II is crewed by an energetic and hardworking team of divers who are devoted to personalized service and warm camaraderie. They are always standing by to take good care of you on board and in the water. 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.
Responsible Diving: Dive Green® + Green Fins
Caribbean Explorer II is part of Explorer Ventures Fleet’s long-standing Dive Green® environmental program and participates in Green Fins, the internationally recognized sustainable marine tourism initiative coordinated by The Reef-World Foundation.
Together, these programs turn responsible diving into practical onboard action, from diver briefings and reducing reef contact to waste management, environmental education and continuous improvements through Green Fins assessments and action plans.
The goal is simple: great diving with less impact on the marine environments we travel in.
Photographer Amenities Aboard Turks & Caicos Explorer II
Walls dropping into deep blue water, sharks cruising the reef and plenty of smaller life make the Turks & Caicos a great destination for photographers who don’t want to choose between wide angle and macro. Turks & Caicos Explorer II provides dedicated space for camera preparation and care between dives.
Camera Facilities
Camera table: Dedicated 10' x 4' camera table at the back of the dive deck Charging: Four double outlets with a power bar beneath the camera table, with additional charging areas around the vessel USB charging: Two USB ports in each cabin, with additional charging near the TV and couch Camera rinse: Dedicated rinse tank Drying: Two air guns beside the camera table Storage: Shelving beneath the camera table Drones: Recreational drone use allowed without special permit. commercial operations require prior authorization and insurance. Silver Bank charters require advance permit.What Underwater Photographers Can Shoot
Turks & Caicos is particularly good for wide-angle, with Caribbean reef sharks, turtles, rays and dramatic reef structure set against clear blue water. Macro photographers can turn their attention to pipehorses, pipefish, blennies and other small critters. Above water, keep the camera nearby at the end of the day for colorful Caribbean sunsets and the occasional chance to catch the green flash.
Best for:
Dramatic walls and wide-angle scenes, sharks, turtles and rays, macro finds, colourful reef structure and Caribbean sunsets.
Turks & Caicos Explorer II at a Glance
Everything you need to know about Turks & Caicos Explorer II, from accommodations and onboard amenities to the dive deck and technical specifications.
