Providenciales: Full Day Snorkel Cruise & BBQ with Conch Hunt

Two Reefs, One Island Lunch, and a Conch You Caught Yourself

You snorkel two pristine reefs, hunt conch with the crew on the Caicos Banks, meet the Rock Iguana on a small island, and eat a full BBQ lunch on an uninhabited cay with unlimited drinks. Hotel pickup and all snorkel gear are included, and the boat drops you back at your hotel at the end of the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day cruise with snorkeling and lunch

• Pick up by shuttle or boat
• Check in at Alexandra Resort
• Gear up for snorkeling
• Cruise along Grace Bay beach
• Snorkel at Leeward Reef
• Visit Iguana Island
• Hunt wild conch on Caicos Banks
• Learn about conch history
• Explore Fort George cay
• Enjoy island style BBQ lunch
• Find shells or snorkel at Shell Island
• Snorkel at Pine Cay reef
• Cruise back to Providenciales
• Drop off at hotel beach

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, all snorkel equipment, entry to the snorkel sites and islands, a full island-style BBQ lunch with seasonal lobster, and unlimited drinks including local beers, island rum punch, sodas and water throughout the tour. Live commentary on board is provided as you cruise between stops.

Times

• Monday and Thursday 09:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 50

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Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 12 pickup points.

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

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Confirmation Confirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly

Operated by Caicos Dream Tours Ltd.

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The experience

The boat's already moving when you step aboard: the captain's pointing out the first reef as you settle in, and the crew's already checking snorkel gear for the group. You're heading straight for Leeward Reef at Leeward Beach, where you'll have about 45 minutes to an hour in water so clear you'll see fish before you're even fully submerged. The reef here is one of the last untouched ones in the Caribbean, which means brain coral the size of a car, schools of parrotfish, and if you're lucky, a sea turtle drifting past. The boats have dive boards and slides if you want to make an entrance instead of just rolling backward off the edge.

After the first snorkel, the captain takes a detour to Iguana Island. This is where you meet the Rock Iguana, the island's mascot and a rare sight. Then you're heading to the Caicos Banks, and this is the part that sticks with you: the crew actually hunts wild conch while you watch, and they'll teach you how to crack it open, what the anatomy means, and why conch matters so much to Turks and Caicos. It's not a lecture. It's more like standing in someone's kitchen while they cook something they've made a hundred times. By the time you reach Fort George, a small uninhabited cay, you're hungry and ready for the full island-style lunch: BBQ chicken, grilled fish, conch salad, local peas and rice, buttery corn, garlic bread. There's a cooler stocked with local beers, island rum punch, sodas and water that stays open all day.

The afternoon splits between Shell Island (where you can hunt for shells on white sand or snorkel the shallows for sand dollars), and Pine Cay reef, where the coral gets even bigger and the water even clearer. This is where you might see an Elk Head coral or an endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle if the timing's right. The whole day moves at a pace that doesn't feel rushed, even though you're hitting four different stops. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't have to figure out how to get to the dock or back to your room afterward.

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.

How long is the full day cruise?

The itinerary covers multiple stops across the day, with approximately 45 minutes to an hour at each snorkel site. Total duration is a full day experience from hotel pickup to drop-off.

What's included in the lunch?

BBQ chicken, grilled fish, conch salad, local peas and rice, buttery corn, and garlic bread. Lobster is included seasonally. Drinks (local beers, island rum punch, sodas and water) are unlimited throughout the day.

Do I need snorkeling experience?

No. All snorkel equipment is provided, and the reefs are suitable for different skill levels. The crew gives live commentary on board to help you understand what you're seeing.

What if I don't want to snorkel?

You can still join the cruise, visit the islands, and enjoy the lunch and drinks. Snorkeling is offered but not mandatory.

Is there a minimum age for drinks?

Yes, the minimum drinking age is 18 years. Non-alcoholic options are available for all ages.

Where do I get picked up?

Hotel pickup is included. You'll be collected from your accommodation and brought to the Alexandra Resort headquarters to check in and get geared up before departure.

What should I bring?

Bring sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes. Water shoes are helpful for the reef and island walks. All snorkel gear is provided.