Turks & Caicos snorkel sail: Lady Grace catamaran with lunch

Snorkel the barrier reef, then drift on an island beach with a drink in hand

A 4.5-hour snorkeling and sailing activity in Turks & Caicos aboard the Lady Grace catamaran, departing from Grace Bay Club or Ritz-Carlton. You snorkel the Barrier Reef with full gear provided, then sail to a deserted island beach for lunch, swimming and a premium open bar with tropical cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks.

The Experience

The Lady Grace is a luxury sailing catamaran built for the reef and the afternoon that follows it. You board at either Grace Bay Club or Ritz-Carlton, then head straight for the Turks & Caicos Barrier Reef. Snorkeling gear and flotation devices are included, so you enter the water ready to move through the coral and the fish without arranging anything yourself. The reef is the main event—this is where the 4.5-hour window opens up, and the catamaran's guide stays with the group in English throughout.

After the snorkeling, the boat sails to a deserted island beach. This is not a quick stop: you have time to swim, walk the sand, or simply sit with a drink while the crew sets out lunch. The food is Caribbean jerk-seasoned chicken, penne pasta salad, garden salad with vinaigrette and fresh baked cookies. The bar opens after you leave the water—tropical cocktails, beer, wine, soda and juice are all included, so the afternoon settles into the pace of the island and the boat.

The whole thing runs 4.5 hours from start to finish. Infants can come along (they ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap), and public transportation to the departure point is available nearby. The credit card you used to book needs to be presented at check-in.

What’s included

• Premium snorkeling gear and flotation devices.
• full open bar with tropical cocktails, beer, wine, soda and juice available after snorkeling.
• Caribbean jerk-seasoned chicken, penne pasta salad, garden salad with vinaigrette and assorted fresh baked cookies.
• English-speaking guide throughout the activity.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lady Grace Catamaran

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel the reef and spend an afternoon on an island beach without arranging transport, gear or food—the catamaran handles all of it, and the bar stays open while you settle into the island pace.

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Top questions

What's the Turks & Caicos Barrier Reef like for snorkeling?

The Turks & Caicos Barrier Reef is home to coral formations and reef fish in shallow, clear water. The Lady Grace takes you directly to snorkeling sites where you can move through the reef with the gear provided and a guide in English keeping the group together.

Do I need my own snorkeling gear?

No. Premium snorkeling gear and flotation devices are included with the activity, so you arrive at the boat ready to enter the water.

What happens after snorkeling?

The catamaran sails to a deserted island beach where you can swim, walk the sand or relax while the crew prepares lunch. Caribbean jerk chicken, pasta salad, garden salad and fresh baked cookies are served, and the full bar with cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks opens after you leave the water.

Which departure point should I choose?

You can depart from Grace Bay Club or Ritz-Carlton depending on where you're staying or prefer to board. Both options follow the same snorkeling and sailing itinerary.

How long does the whole activity take?

The activity runs 4.5 hours from departure to return, including snorkeling time, sailing to the island and the beach and lunch portion.