7-Hour Private Catamaran Tour: Turks and Caicos Reefs & Beaches

The crew cooks lunch on the beach while you're still in the water.

A 7-hour private catamaran tour of Turks and Caicos aboard the Island Queen, visiting Grace Bay Beach, Iguana Island and Half Moon Bay with stops for snorkeling in reefs and a beachside barbecue. You cruise past a Soviet shipwreck, explore one of the world's largest reef systems, and choose whether to visit the iguana reserve or relax on the sundeck between swims.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Grace Bay Beach2m
2. Iguana Island1h

Private 7-hour Catamaran tour

• Cruise along Grace Bay beach
• Visit Iguana Island reserve
• Stop at Half Moon Bay beach
• Enjoy rum punch and snacks
• Snorkel at Fort George reef
• Relax and BBQ on the beach

The experience

The tour starts with a cruise along Grace Bay Beach on the way out to the outer cays, passing a Soviet shipwreck that broke loose during a hurricane. From there you head to Iguana Island (the largest iguana reserve in the area), where a stop is optional. Many travelers skip it to spend more time in the water or on the beach. The route then takes you to Half Moon Bay, a three-quarter-mile stretch of sand near the uninhabited islands of Little Water Cay, where the crew serves rum punch made from a local recipe, beer, conch salad and light snacks.

Snorkeling happens at Fort George, an uninhabited island with access to one of the world's largest reef systems. All gear is provided, and you can jump from the board or use the slide from the catamaran's second deck to cool off between dives. The colorful fish and coral are the draw here, and the reef is rarely crowded because the boat reaches it by private charter. Back on the Island Queen, the sundeck and second-level seating let you tan or take in the views while the crew handles the route.

The barbecue happens on the beach (the crew cooks while you're still in the water or on the sand), and the meal and drinks are part of the booking. Because the tour is fully customizable, you can adjust the stops, timing and activities to fit what you want that day. Pickup is included, and the boat accommodates the group size you book.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water and soda.
• alcoholic beverages and rum punch.
• lunch and light snacks.
• use of the catamaran's sundeck and second-level seating.
• beach barbecue.
• pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Grace Bay Watersports

Is this one for you?The full 7 hours means a full day on the water with multiple stops and a beach meal, so it suits travelers who want to spend most of the day afloat and don't mind a mix of cruising, swimming and sitting. If you prefer a shorter outing or mostly want to stay on the boat, a half-day charter might fit better.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the snorkeling like at Fort George?

Fort George sits near one of the world's largest reef systems, with colorful fish and coral throughout the water. All snorkeling gear is provided, and you enter from the boat's board or the second-deck slide.

Do we have to visit Iguana Island?

The stop at Iguana Island is optional. Many travelers skip it to spend more time snorkeling or relaxing at Half Moon Bay instead.

What happens during the beach barbecue?

The crew cooks lunch on the beach while you're swimming or resting on the sand. The meal and drinks are included in the tour.

Can we customize the route or timing?

Yes, the tour is fully customizable, so you can adjust the stops, how long you spend at each location and which activities matter most to your group.