Grace Bay snorkeling tour: Full-day catamaran with barbecue lunch

Seven and a half hours on the water: snorkel Grace Bay, swim off uninhabited islands, spot sea turtles and iguanas.

A full-day catamaran tour from Providenciales explores Grace Bay and the northern shores with snorkeling, swimming at white-sand beaches, a stop at Iguana Island to see Rock Iguanas, and a barbecue lunch of ribs, chicken and corn. The boat holds a maximum of 30 people; pickup begins at 8:30am from selected beach locations, with departure at 8:40am. Snorkeling equipment, beverages and lunch are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran tour with snorkeling and BBQ

• Depart from Providenciales
• Snorkel in Grace Bay
• Swim at white-sand beaches
• Visit Little Water Cay nature reserve
• Spot sea turtles and iguanas
• Enjoy barbecue lunch on board
• Relax on boat rooftop deck
• Return to Providenciales

The Experience

The day starts with beach pickup at 8:30am, and the catamaran leaves Bight Park at 8:40am. From there, you head out to Grace Bay for snorkeling, then move on to uninhabited white-sand beaches where you can swim and work on your tan on the boat's rooftop deck. The route includes a stop at Iguana Island (Little Water Cay), a nature reserve where you can see the endangered Rock Iguanas that live there.

Snorkeling equipment is provided, and the water activities are built into the pace of the day — you're not rushed between stops. Along the way, you'll have chances to spot sea turtles and other wildlife. The boat carries a maximum of 30 people, so it stays manageable even on a full departure.

Lunch is a hearty barbecue served on the boat: ribs, chicken, corn and dessert. Beverages run throughout the day — soda, water, beer and rum punch are all included. The full tour runs 7.5 hours from pickup to drop-off, so plan the rest of your day around a return to your beach location in the late afternoon.

What’s included

• Beach pickup and drop-off from selected locations.
• snorkeling equipment.
• barbecue lunch with ribs, chicken, corn and dessert.
• beverages including soda, water, beer and rum punch.
• local taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Island Vibes Tours

Is this one for you?The 30-person maximum keeps the group intimate without the feel of a large tour boat, which suits anyone who wants snorkeling and swimming without the crowd. If you're staying at a resort on the beach, pickup from your location means you don't coordinate separate transport to the dock.

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Top questions

What exactly is Iguana Island and what will I see there?

Iguana Island (Little Water Cay) is a nature reserve and protected area for the endangered Rock Iguanas of Turks and Caicos. The catamaran stops there so you can see these iguanas in their natural habitat.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the tour. You don't need to bring your own gear.

What time does the boat actually leave, and where do I get picked up?

Beach pickup begins at 8:30am from selected beach locations, and the boat departs Bight Park at 8:40am. Confirm your pickup location when you book, as not all beaches are served.

What's included in the barbecue lunch?

Lunch is a barbecue with ribs, chicken, corn and dessert. Beverages — soda, water, beer and rum punch — are included throughout the day.

How many people typically go on this tour?

The catamaran holds a maximum of 30 people, so the group stays contained even on a full departure.

Do I need to bring a towel?

Towels are not included, so bring your own. Sunscreen is also recommended, as you'll spend most of the day on the water and the boat's rooftop deck.