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Looking to cruise to Turks and Caicos? Turks and Caicos cruises can offer travel to one of the most pristine, quaint, and beautiful groups of islands on the map.
Grand Turk is the largest of the islands that make up Turks and Caicos. It is home to the cruise ship terminal Grand Turk Cruise Center. The terminal is right on the beach where you will find white, soft sand and loungers along the beautiful views of the shoreline.
It’s a very short walk from your cruise ship to the cruise center, only 390 feet according to the port. There you will find a large pool, surrounded by loungers, shops and restaurants.
There is a FlowRider surfing attraction right near the pool, from which you can see your ship in port.
Most of the cruise ships that stop at Grand Turk will be Carnival Cruise Line ships with a few Holland America and Costa ships pulling into a port throughout the year, depending on the cruise ship schedule.
Cruises to Turks and Caicos from Florida will leave from Port Canaveral, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale. These will typically be 7 and 8 night cruises, due to the location to Grand Turk from Florida.
The islands of Turks and Caicos have one of the longest coral reefs in the world, offering divers and snorkeling enthusiasts remarkable views under the surface of the pristine waters.
You can also find the only conch farm in the world at Grand Turk.
When astronaut John Glenn returned from space he landed in waters near Turks and Caicos and was brought to shore at Grand Turk.
Several celebrities have made these tropical islands home, at least for a short time. Ben Affleck, Bruce Willis, Dick Clark, and Eva Longoria have all lived on the islands.
One of my favorite things to do on Grand Turk is rent a car and explore the island on my own. That way I can stop at all the beautiful beaches listed above, see the historic lighthouse at the northernmost part of the island, visit some shops downtown, and really get a feel for island time.
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