Business Details
Grand Turk Adventure Diving & Snorkeling Tours
Grand Turk Diving has established itself as a premier provider of personalized diving and snorkeling excursions in the Turks and Caicos Islands. With a dedicated team of NAUI and PADI-certified instructors, we cater to both novice and experienced divers, offering tailored experiences that highlight the region's vibrant marine ecosystems. Our commitment to safety and education is evident in our structured dive briefings, guided tours, and equipment training, ensuring every guest feels confident in the water. Recognized with TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years, we pride ourselves on small-group tours that prioritize individual attention and flexibility. Our fleet of comfortable boats provides easy access to renowned dive sites like the Grand Turk Wall, where visitors encounter diverse marine life, from humpback whales to colorful coral reefs. We specialize in accommodating cruise ship passengers with convenient beach pickups and flexible scheduling, making adventure accessible even for short stays.Our staff's deep local knowledge ensures optimal dive site selection based on seasonal conditions, while our rental equipment and instructional programs support divers at every skill level. From discovery courses for beginners to advanced certifications, we provide comprehensive training that often inspires lifelong diving enthusiasts. Our private boat charters offer customizable itineraries for those seeking exclusive experiences, complete with picnic arrangements and expert marine life interpretation. With transparent pricing, multiple payment options, and a proven track record of customer satisfaction, we remain dedicated to delivering unforgettable aquatic adventures that showcase the natural beauty of Grand Turk's waters.
Services
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling Excursions
Private Boat Charters
Whale Watching Tours
Dive Instruction
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized dive experiences with NAUI/PADI-certified instructors
- Our boats reach prime dive sites within 5-15 minutes
- We provide transparent pricing with group discounts available
- Our staff holds 5 consecutive TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence
- We accept multiple payment methods including PayPal and major credit cards
Associations and certifications
- TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
- TripAdvisor Hall of Fame
What people say
Personalized excursions
Amazing underwater world
Friendly staff
Best snorkeling sites
Unique dive experience
Services
Scuba Diving
Certified divers explore the Grand Turk Wall's vibrant ecosystems through guided boat dives. Our experienced instructors accompany groups to prime locations within 15 minutes of our shop. Divers encounter diverse marine life including turtles, rays, and tropical fish while exploring coral formations and underwater canyons.
Snorkeling Excursions
Guided snorkeling tours visit prime locations like Gibbs Cay and the Grand Turk Wall's shallow reefs. Our boats provide easy access to colorful coral ecosystems where guests observe stingrays, tropical fish, and marine flora. Equipment rentals and safety briefings ensure comfortable experiences for all skill levels.
Dive Instruction
We offer NAUI and PADI certification programs from beginner to advanced levels. Courses include discovery dives, open water certifications, and specialty training. Our instructors provide personalized instruction using modern equipment, with flexible scheduling for cruise passengers and extended-stay visitors.
Private Boat Charters
Exclusive charters allow customized itineraries for snorkeling, diving, or sightseeing. Our 28' World Cat catamaran accommodates groups up to 12 with amenities including shade canopies and refreshments. Captains tailor routes to seasonal conditions and passenger interests, including whale watching and reef exploration.
Whale Watching Tours
Winter-season excursions observe humpback whales in their natural habitat. Our twin-engine catamaran provides safe viewing of migrating whales while naturalists explain marine biology and conservation. Tours include educational presentations and eco-friendly observation practices to minimize wildlife disturbance.
Questions
What diving certifications do you offer?
We provide NAUI and PADI certifications from beginner to advanced levels, including open water courses, specialty training, and instructor development programs.
Can beginners try scuba diving?
Yes! Our Discover Scuba program offers introductory dives with professional instruction for first-time divers, requiring no prior experience.
How do I reach your dive shop from the cruise port?
Cruise passengers can take a $5 taxi ride to our shop at Duke and James Streets, or join our snorkeling tours with beach pickups near the ship.
Are there age restrictions for diving?
Our minimum age is 11 years for scuba diving, with no upper limit for certified divers maintaining good physical condition.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express for all services and equipment rentals.
Reviews (5)
Peter Lovering
Dec 19, 2021
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HI I wanted to arrange a two tank dive with GTD. I emailed them twice over two days with no response. Finally called and had a conversation with a surly and unpleasant woman who said she can't respond to emails because she receives too many. Said she would email me info by the end of the day. Never received anything. If they run their dive operation anything like their front office beware.
Vickie Mi
Dec 17, 2021
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Fantastic customer service. Very friendly and fun snorkel and Gibbs cay outing. So much better than booking through the cruise. Jamal was great to talk with and there was no rush to the snorkeling. Saw beautiful fish and a sea turtle that was amazing. Will definitely be back when we are certified.
Jaycee
Jul 31, 2021
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My boyfriend and I went snorkeling for the first time here and we had such a great time! The staff Smitty, Jamal and Junior were friendly and helpful. Chris was great as well. I would definitely come back to experience snorkeling again and possibly scuba diving with them. Highly recommend!
Michael Holliday
May 26, 2021
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What can I say, if you want to be taken care of Chris and Smitty will do an excellent job, from swimming with the String Rays at Gibbs Cay, to a day on Salt Cay, to Snorkeling along the wall or just a Sunset Cruise they can provide it all. They have great scuba driving trips for certified divers... After 10 days they began to feel like family. Do not let yourself miss this beautiful island or the people that live here. My Wife and I have traveled the world and you will not find nicer people anywhere...
Leone Avery
Mar 16, 2021
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Great locally owned dive shop, excellent divers, kind, and generous. Chris the office manager is great at responding quickly to email and very detail oriented. Smitty is the owner, AKA Duke of Diving, he knows the wall as well as he knows the land. He took us whale watching, after 3 hours of scanning the sea, he found a mama whale and baby calf for us to watch. It was magical. I dove with both Jason and Jamal, two of the dive masters, both are sweet, lovely men, expert divers. Jason was my dive instructor as well, he did an incredible job walking me through each step of final training with
