Snorkeling in Providenciales: Private boat with Grace Bay Beach

Island hopping with a captain who knows where the sea turtles are

A private snorkeling boat tour in Providenciales led by Captain James, with four hours of island hopping, shipwreck exploration, and snorkeling at Grace Bay Beach. The boat carries life jackets, snorkels and fins for all sizes. Sandwiches and light snacks are included. Adults over 18 need valid ID for alcoholic beverages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Island hopping and snorkeling tour

• Pick up and island style greetings
• Cruise Leeward canals and celebrity villa tour
• Visit shipwreck off Long Bay
• Explore Noah's Ark floating bar
• Snorkel and sand-dollar dive at Grace Bay Beach

The experience

Captain James runs this tour with over 20 years of boating experience around Turks and Caicos, and he builds each day around what you want: relaxation, celebration, or a party with Caribbean music. The boat picks you up and starts with island-style greetings, then cruises the calm canals of Leeward where you can watch for sea turtles and spot celebrity villas along the way. The route takes you past a shipwreck off Long Bay where the water is clear enough to climb the ship's ladder and jump from the deck if you're willing. It's the kind of spot people film for social media.

The tour stops at Noah's Ark, a floating bar known for hosting music videos and island parties, where you can grab a drink or snack and meet other travelers. From there you head to Grace Bay Beach, where the real snorkeling happens. The skipper guides you to the calmest areas with the best underwater views, and the boat carries life jackets, flippers and snorkels in several sizes. Bring your own if you prefer. If snorkeling isn't your thing, Captain James knows the spots for sand-dollar diving, though spotting them takes a keen eye. The four hours gives you time to move through all the stops without rushing.

Sandwiches and light snacks come with the booking. The tour runs at a pace that lets you linger at each spot, and it suits all fitness levels. Children can come along if a legal guardian stays responsible for their safety on and off the boat. Infants sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment (life jackets, flippers, snorkels).
• sandwiches.
• light snacks.
• island hopping with a guide who knows the hidden spots.
• access to the shipwreck and Noah's Ark floating bar.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:30

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. 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 Sand Dolla Tours

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a relaxed pace through four stops, so you're not rushing between sites, but you do spend time in the water and on the boat in the sun. Bring sunscreen and stay hydrated. If you want a private boat and a captain who can customize the day around what you're in the mood for, this works. If you prefer a fixed itinerary with a large group, look elsewhere.

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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 exactly is the snorkeling like at Grace Bay Beach?

Grace Bay Beach has some of the world's best snorkeling just a few minutes offshore. Captain James guides you to the calmest areas and the spots with the most diverse underwater views, and the boat provides all the equipment you need: life jackets, flippers and snorkels in multiple sizes.

Can I climb the shipwreck and jump off it?

Yes, the shipwreck off Long Bay has a ladder you can climb if you're brave enough, and you can jump from the deck into the clear water below. It's optional, and the captain will show you how to do it safely.

What's included in the four hours?

The tour includes island hopping past Leeward's canals and celebrity villas, a stop at the shipwreck, time at Noah's Ark floating bar, and snorkeling at Grace Bay Beach. Sandwiches, light snacks, life jackets, snorkels and fins are all provided.

Is Noah's Ark included, or do I pay extra there?

The stop at Noah's Ark is part of the tour. You can grab a beverage or snack if you want one, and jet skis are usually available for rental if you're interested, but those are separate charges.

Do I need to bring anything for snorkeling?

No, the boat carries life jackets, flippers and snorkels in several sizes. You're welcome to bring your own equipment if you prefer, and you should bring sunscreen and a towel, as those aren't provided.