Caribbean · Turks and Caicos Islands
Grand Turk
Why dive here
- Documented wildlife: Caribbean Reef Shark, Hawksbill Sea Turtle, Humpback Whale
- 1 documented dive site
- Liveaboard not necessary
Wildlife
Humpback Whale
Documented at this destination — specific site not yet recorded
Best months: Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
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The Wall
6–40m
A drop-off starting in shallow water (~8-10m) close to shore along Grand Turk's leeward side, the reef crest dropping to a true 2,000m+ wall face (recreational dives stay in the ~10-30m range). Reachable by a short day-boat ride from Cockburn Town; no liveaboard visits this site. Caribbean reef sharks, hawksbill turtles, eagle rays, and Nassau grouper are commonly reported here.
When to go
A wall drop-off beginning remarkably close to shore, along the Columbus Passage — a channel humpback whales pass through on their Jan-Apr migration toward the Silver Bank breeding ground. That whale season is real, but it is a separate boat-based (occasionally in-water snorkel) excursion, not a scuba product: Turks and Caicos prohibits scuba diving with the whales, so no whale encounter is offered on the Wall dive itself.
Best months overall
Pelagics: Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
Conditions
Experience & eligibility
Accessible from intermediate level
A certification or experience level is a floor, not an exact match — a more experienced diver can always access an easier site.
Trip cost
- Diving
- $150–$275
- Flights
- Unknown
- Accommodation
- Unknown
Diving + mandatory fees only — flights and accommodation aren't included.
Source price: $150
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Destination info from DiveFinder editorial research