Grand Turk Cruise Center
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Many visitors come to Turks and Caicos Islands—a collection of small vacation-friendly outposts in the Caribbean—as part of a cruise, setting anchor at the Grand Turk Cruise Center. A destination in its own right, the Grand Turk Cruise Center is both a jumping-off point for exploring the island and somewhere you could easily spend the day.
The Basics
The Grand Turk Cruise Center is the jumping-off point for shore excursions, including snorkel and stingray meet-and-greet tours, sightseeing excursions, and beach and booze tours. However, the 18-acre (7-hectare) cruise center itself is a popular place to spend the day. Enjoy landscaped grounds containing a beach, huge swimming pool, duty-free shops, good restaurants, beachside massages, and even an exhibit focused on the island’s involvement in NASA’s Mercury program.
Things to Know Before You Go
Although Grand Turk is close to many Caribbean destinations, it’s actually located in the Atlantic Ocean.
Access to the pool, beach, and stores is free of charge for cruise passengers.
Visitors can rent a private poolside cabana for extra cost.
The cruise center is wheelchair accessible.
A tourist information desk is located near the tour and taxi departure point.
How to Get to Cockburn Town From the Grand Turk Cruise Center
The cruise center is located on the southern tip of the island of Grand Turk in Turks and Caicos. Shore excursions and tours leave regularly from the center, and taxis run to and from Cockburn Town.
Port Information
The cruise center is open whenever there are ships in port and you can travel to Grand Turk by cruise ship year-round. English is the official language of the Turks and Caicos and the official currency is the US dollar.
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