8-hour private boat tour Gracebay: snorkeling and island hopping

The captain cooks lunch while you're still in the water.

An eight-hour private boat charter in Gracebay takes you snorkeling at Emerald Reef, the island's premier reef, then to Iguana Island to see rock iguanas and the wreck of La Famille ghost ship. The boat includes a local guide, all snorkeling gear, lunch with lobster as an option, beer and rum punch all day, and pickup from your location. Children in strollers are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour with snorkeling and exploration

• Snorkeling at Emerald Reef
• Relax and shell hunt at Fort George Cay
• Barbecue seafood lunch with beer and rum punch
• Visit Iguana Island to see rock iguanas
• Visit La Famille ghost ship

The Experience

Eight hours on the water means you set the pace. The boat leaves your pickup point and heads straight to Emerald Reef, where you snorkel the best reef system on the island—the water is clear enough to see the bottom, and the reef holds parrotfish, grouper and smaller species moving through the coral. After you've had your fill of the water, the boat moves to Fort George Cay, where the captain starts the barbecue while you're still swimming. Lunch is seafood—lobster available if you want it—and the beer and rum punch flow all day.

Between the reef and lunch, the boat takes you to Iguana Island (also called Little Water Cay), where rock iguanas live on the beach and in the scrub. You can wade ashore and walk among them. A short run from there brings you to La Famille, a ghost ship wreck in shallow water you can see and explore. The whole arc of the day—snorkeling, islands, wreck, food—stays on your schedule because it's your boat and your group only.

Pickup and drop-off happen at your location, and the guide speaks English. Snorkeling equipment is on board. If you're traveling with infants or small children, they can come along in a stroller or pram.

What’s included

• Local guide in English.
• all snorkeling equipment.
• barbecue seafood lunch with lobster as an option.
• local beer and rum punch all day.
• snacks.
• free WiFi on the vessel.
• pickup and drop-off at your location.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Caribbean Cruisin

Is this one for you?A private boat means your group sets the itinerary and the pace—you stay longer at the reef if the snorkeling is good, or skip ahead to the islands if you want. The captain handles the cooking and navigation, so nobody in your group is working.

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Top questions

What is Emerald Reef like for snorkeling?

Emerald Reef is the best snorkeling spot in Turks and Caicos, with clear water and a healthy reef system where you'll see parrotfish, grouper and other reef fish moving through the coral. The depth and visibility make it accessible for most swimmers.

Can I see iguanas on this tour?

Yes. Iguana Island (Little Water Cay) is one of the stops, and rock iguanas live on the beach and in the vegetation there. You wade ashore and can walk among them.

What happens at Fort George Cay?

Fort George Cay is where the captain prepares a barbecue seafood lunch while you're still in the water. You can also hunt for shells on the beach. Lobster is available as a lunch option if you want it.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Yes, all snorkeling gear is provided on the boat, so you don't need to bring your own.

How does pickup work?

The boat picks you up and drops you off at your location in Gracebay, so you don't need to arrange separate transport to the dock.

What's included to drink all day?

Local beer and rum punch are included throughout the eight hours, plus water and snacks.