Clear Boat Tour Caicos Island: See the reef from inside

Capture vibrant sea life from an open-air, shaded clear craft on Caicos waters

A 75-minute tour of Caicos Island reefs aboard one of only a handful of clear-hull boats in the world, piloted by a captain with a photographer-guide on board. You ride in the open air or shaded sections and watch fish, coral, stingrays and sea turtles pass beneath the transparent floor. Bottled water is included. Public transportation is available nearby.

Step-by-step itinerary

Clear boat tour over reefs

• Board the clear boat
• Tour reefs inside National Park
• See fish, coral, stingrays, turtles
• Take photos on front bow
• Enjoy bottled water on board

The experience

The boat itself is the draw here. Turks Tour Company operates the only true clear boats in the Turks and Caicos Islands (a handful exist anywhere in the world), and the hull is transparent enough that you watch the reef life below without getting wet. The captain navigates over the reefs inside the National Park while a photographer-guide helps you frame shots from the bow and spot what's moving beneath you. Most trips turn up fish, coral formations, stingrays and sea turtles, though sightings depend on the day and the season.

The boat has open-air seating and shaded sections, so you can choose where you sit depending on the sun and the light. Bottled water is provided. The whole tour runs 75 minutes from start to finish. Infants travel on an adult's lap, and the boat suits all fitness levels. There's no swimming or physical exertion involved, just riding and watching.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• captain and photographer-guide on board.
• open-air and shaded seating throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00, 11:00 and 13:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Turks Tour Company

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see the reef from a glass-bottom boat. The shared schedule means you board with other guests, while the transparent hull lets you watch marine life without getting wet.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 will I actually see from inside the clear boat?

Fish, coral, stingrays and sea turtles are the most common sightings on the reefs inside the National Park, though what you encounter depends on the conditions and the time of year. The transparent hull lets you watch them without entering the water.

Is this tour private or shared with other people?

The boat is shared with other guests. A captain and photographer-guide travel with you to navigate the reefs and help you capture photos from the bow.

How long does the 75-minute tour actually take from pickup to return?

The tour itself is 75 minutes on the water. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're arranging your own way to the departure point.