Snorkel Cruise from Providenciales: Iguana Island & Half Moon Bay

Snorkel three cays and watch Rock Iguanas on an uninhabited island

A half-day snorkel cruise from Providenciales visits Iguana Island, Half Moon Bay or Big Water Cay with a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and all snorkeling equipment. The boat departs from Grace Bay Beach after a brief check-in at the beach hut, and the tour includes a full cooler of local beer, rum punch, sodas and water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Morning half day snorkel cruise

• Check in at beach hut
• Board the boat from the beach
• Cruise along Grace Bay beach
• Explore Iguana Island and see Rock Iguanas

The Experience

You board the boat from Grace Bay Beach after checking in at the tour operator's beach hut. The cruise begins by running along Grace Bay itself—the #1 ranked beach in the world—so you see the shoreline and ocean from the water before heading out to the islands. The boat carries you to one of three stops: Iguana Island, Half Moon Bay, or Big Water Cay, depending on conditions and what the guide chooses for the day.

At Iguana Island, you explore an uninhabited cay and get close to the endangered Rock Iguanas that live there. The snorkeling happens at whichever site the guide selects, and all equipment—mask, fins, snorkel—is provided. You spend the morning in and out of the water, moving between the boat and the reef or the island itself.

Lunch arrives on the boat: gourmet sandwiches, fresh-cut fruit and light snacks. A full cooler holds local beer, island-style rum punch, sodas and water throughout the tour. Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Providenciales resort are included, so the only thing you arrange is showing up at the beach hut on time. The whole outing runs about four hours.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within Grace Bay.
• all snorkeling equipment.
• lunch with gourmet sandwiches, fresh-cut fruit and light snacks.
• a full cooler of local beer, island-style rum punch, sodas and water.
• a live English-speaking guide.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendly

Operated by Caicos Dream Tours Ltd.

Is this one for you?Most snorkel tours here run a full day and leave you arranging your own transport. This one is a morning or afternoon cruise with hotel pickup included, so you skip the logistics and get three island stops, lunch and drinks without the long commitment.

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Top questions

What's the difference between Iguana Island, Half Moon Bay and Big Water Cay on this tour?

The guide chooses which island to visit based on conditions and what will give the best snorkeling and wildlife viewing that day. Iguana Island is where you see the endangered Rock Iguanas on land; the other two cays offer different reef and beach environments.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear or is it provided?

All snorkeling equipment—mask, fins and snorkel—is provided on the tour. Bring a towel, hat, reef-safe sunscreen and a camera; the operator recommends reef-safe sunscreen to protect the marine environment.

Is hotel pickup included from my Providenciales resort?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off within Grace Bay are included. You'll be collected from your resort and returned there at the end of the tour.

What food and drinks are on the boat?

Lunch includes gourmet sandwiches, fresh-cut fruit and light snacks. A full cooler with local beer, island-style rum punch, sodas and water is available throughout the four-hour tour.

Can I bring young children or infants on this snorkel cruise?

Yes, infants and small children can come along. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and young children can ride in a pram or stroller on the boat.

How long is the half-day cruise?

The tour runs approximately four hours from the time you board at Grace Bay Beach until you return to your hotel.