Things to Do
From world-class snorkeling to island excursions
Bight Reef
One of the Caribbean's finest shore-entry snorkeling sites is just 50 yards offshore from Coral Gardens. Wade in from the beach and you're swimming with sea turtles, spotted eagle rays, parrotfish, angelfish, and nurse sharks gliding over vibrant coral formations. No boat needed — the reef is right at your doorstep in 3–6 feet of crystal-clear water.
- ✓Best at high tide for optimal water depth and visibility
- ✓Bring your own gear or rent from beach vendors
- ✓Reef markers help with navigation
Water Sports
Snorkeling at Bight Reef
One of the best shore-entry snorkeling sites in the Caribbean, steps from the resort. Shallow reef in 3-6 ft of water with sea turtles, stingrays, parrotfish, angelfish, nurse sharks, and spotted eagle rays. Best at high tide.
Scuba Diving
Specializes in diving with no more than 8 people to ensure a personal touch. World-class wall diving along the north shore drop-off.
Provider: Flamingo Divers
Visit Website →Paddleboarding, Kayaking & Diving
Stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, kiteboarding, snorkeling, diving, private boat charters, biking, and whale/dolphin watching expeditions. Does everything from kayaking to luxurious fishing trips to outer island charters.
Provider: Big Blue Collective
Visit Website →SNUBA Diving
Underwater breathing capabilities without traditional scuba tank equipment — a unique way to explore the reef.
Provider: Snuba Turks and Caicos
Undersea Explorer
Submarine-style vessel allowing guests to view marine life and coral formations from 5 feet below the surface without getting wet.
Provider: Undersea Explorer
Visit Website →Parasailing & Watersports
Parasailing, banana/tube rides, wakeboarding, waterskiing, and stingray/snorkeling adventures. A fleet of boats of all sizes.
Provider: Captain Marvin's Watersports
Visit Website →Jet Ski & Boat Rentals
Jet ski and small fun boat rentals on Grace Bay.
Provider: Sun and Fun Sea Sports
Visit Website →Kiteboarding
Long Bay Beach is the prime kiteboarding spot with consistent 15-25 knot trade winds. TCI is one of the best kite destinations in the Caribbean. Lessons available for all levels.
Visit Website →Excursions
Fishing Expeditions
Local fishing specialists offering sport, deep sea, reef, bone, and fly fishing. Also offers conch diving, beach cruises, sunset trips, glow worm tours, and BBQ beach activities.
Provider: Talbot's Adventures
Visit Website →Boat Cruises & Snorkeling
Beach cruises, snorkeling trips, Iguana Island visits, glow worm expeditions, fishing, and diving.
Provider: Island Vibes Tours
Visit Website →Sailing & Sunset Cruises
Beautiful sailing boats providing sunset cocktail tours to private day charters. Also offers sailboat wedding packages.
Provider: Sun Charters — Atabeyra
Visit Website →Boat Tours
You'll see their beautiful boats along the beach and wonder where these fun people are going. Wide array of boating activities.
Provider: Island Vibes Tours
Visit Website →Adventure Tours
Diverse fleet offering just about every adventure — best to contact them to determine what day they'll be doing your adventure.
Provider: Caicos Dream Tours
Visit Website →Iguana Island (Little Water Cay)
Small cay accessible by boat from Leeward Marina (5-minute ride). Home to the endangered Turks and Caicos Rock Iguana with a boardwalk nature trail through the mangroves.
Visit Website →Glow Worm Cruise
3-5 nights after a full moon, glow worms create a bioluminescent display at sunset — unique to TCI. Several operators offer dedicated cruises.
Visit Website →Half Moon Bay Excursion
Spectacular sandbars and turquoise water on a small cay between Providenciales and North Caicos. Accessible only by boat — one of the most photographed spots in TCI.
Visit Website →Land Activities
Horseback Riding
Sunset rides along Long Bay Beach are the most popular. Morning rides also available. No experience necessary. If you're enjoying sunset cocktails at Da Conch Shack then you'll likely see these folks riding their horses along the water's edge.
Provider: Provo Ponies / TCI Heritage Tours
Visit Website →Cycling
Grace Bay lends itself to bicycle riding with its mostly flat terrain. Good selection of beach cruisers, mountain and road bikes.
Provider: Caicos Cyclery
Visit Website →Potcake Beach Walks
Take a rescued potcake (local mixed-breed dog) for a beach walk. Located near Saltmills Plaza. Free — donations welcome. Dogs available for adoption and can be taken home internationally. Open Monday-Saturday.
Provider: Potcake Place K-9 Rescue
Visit Website →Thursday Night Fish Fry
Weekly local cultural event at The Bight Park, next to Mr. Grouper's, every Thursday evening. Live music (rake-and-scrape, reggae, soca), local food vendors with jerk chicken, conch fritters, grilled fish, and arts and crafts. Starts around 5:30pm. Minutes from the resort.
Visit Website →Golf
The only 18-hole golf course in TCI. Par 72, designed by Karl Litten. About 10 minutes from Coral Gardens.
Provider: Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club
Visit Website →Shopping at Salt Mills Plaza
Upscale shopping plaza about 7 minutes from Coral Gardens featuring clothing, jewelry, gift shops, galleries, and restaurants.
Visit Website →Island Beaches
Grace Bay Beach
0 min (on property)Snorkeling · Swimming · Beach walks · Paddleboarding · Families
12 miles of powdery white sand, consistently rated #1 Beach in the World by TripAdvisor. Protected by an offshore barrier reef with gentle waves, crystal-clear turquoise water, and no seaweed problems. The central section near Coral Gardens offers the best snorkeling at Bight Reef. Public beach with no private sections.
Sapodilla Bay
15 minSmall children · Calm water · Wading · Windy day alternative
Very shallow, calm, warm water — excellent for small children and wading. Less crowded than Grace Bay with beach chair and umbrella vendors available. Beautiful white sand, and a great alternative on windy days when the north shore is breezy.
Taylor Bay
15 minSerenity · Young children · Tranquility · Wading
Extremely calm, shallow water extending far offshore — you can walk out hundreds of feet. No vendors, no facilities. Very tranquil and uncrowded in a residential area. Bring your own supplies.
Long Bay Beach
10 minKiteboarding · Horseback riding · Windsurfing · Sunset rides
Shallow, warm water extending far offshore with consistent trade winds. The premier kiteboarding destination. Horseback riding operators run sunset rides here. Less developed with a more natural feel.
Chalk Sound
18 minKayaking · Photography · Sightseeing · Scenic views
A stunning turquoise lagoon dotted with hundreds of small, dark rocky islands. Not a traditional beach but one of the most photographed spots on the island. Excellent for kayaking and best viewed from the road or from Las Brisas Restaurant.