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Grand Turk Island

Turks and Caicos Islands · Port

Ships calling
42ships
Upcoming sailings
545sailings
Average stay
9hours

Just 7 miles (11 km) long and a little more than 1 mile (1½ km) wide, this island, the capital and seat of the Turks and Caicos government, has been a longtime favorite destination for divers eager to explore the 7,000-foot-deep pristine coral walls that drop down only 300 yards out to sea. On shore, the tiny, quiet island is home to white-sand beaches, the National Museum, and a small population of wild horses and donkeys, which leisurely meander past the white-walled courtyards, pretty churches, and bougainvillea-covered colonial inns on their daily commute into town. But things aren't entirely sleepy: a cruise-ship complex at the southern end of the island brings about 600,000 visitors per year. That said, the dock is self-contained and is about 3 miles (5 km) from the tranquil, small hotels of Cockburn Town, Pillory Beach, and the Ridge and far from most of the western-shore dive sites. Pristine beaches with vistas of turquoise waters, small local settlements, historic ruins, and native flora and fauna are among the sights on Grand Turk. Fewer than 4,000 people live on this 7½-square-mile (19-square-km) island, and it's hard to get lost, as there aren't many roads.

Cruises visiting Grand Turk Island226

7-night cruise from MiamiNov 20(Fri) · Ilma
Per person fromKRW 10,460,000
9-night round-trip cruise from Port CanaveralNov 20(Fri) · Sky Princess
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14-night round-trip cruise from MiamiNov 21(Sat) +3 more · MSC Meraviglia
Per person fromKRW 1,930,000
14-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleNov 21(Sat) +16 more · Star Princess
Per person fromKRW 1,900,000
14-night round-trip cruise from MiamiNov 21(Sat) · Zuiderdam
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7-night round-trip cruise from MiamiNov 21(Sat) +1 more · Emerald Sakara
Per person fromKRW 3,740,000
7-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleNov 21(Sat) +3 more · Eurodam
Per person fromKRW 600,000
14-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleNov 21(Sat) +1 more · Eurodam
Per person fromKRW 2,970,000
6-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleNov 22(Sun) +5 more · Regal Princess
Per person fromKRW 700,000
14-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleNov 22(Sun) +8 more · Regal Princess
Per person fromKRW 1,550,000
5-night round-trip cruise from MiamiNov 25(Wed) · Brilliant Lady
Per person fromKRW 1,600,000
5-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleNov 25(Wed) · Island Princess
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Cruise lines calling here

  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Emerald Cruises
  • Holland America Line
  • MSC Cruises
  • Princess Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean International
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
  • Virgin Voyages

Cruise port in Turks and Caicos Islands

Grand Turk Island

Disembark directly onto the island. Average time in port: 9 hours. 24 places to explore.

Ships calling here
42 ships
Upcoming sailings
545 sailings
Average time in port
About 9 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 331

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Grand Turk Cruise Center. Disembark directly onto the island.

  • Where the ship docks

    Cruise ships dock at Grand Turk Cruise Center.

  • Public Transport on Grand Turk

    There is no public transport or bus service on Grand Turk.

  • Walking from Grand Turk Cruise Center to Cockburn Town

    Grand Turk Cruise Center is 3 miles (4.8 km) from Cockburn Town. You cannot walk along the beach, and there are no sidewalks on the road.

About 9 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

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Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

Taxi

Cockburn Town → Grand Turk Cruise Center

Take a taxi from Cockburn Town to Grand Turk Cruise Center. Taxis can be found at some locations in town. There is no fixed fare for the return trip, so confirm the fare before departure.

TaxiUSD 5

Grand Turk Cruise Center → Cockburn Town

Take a waiting taxi from Grand Turk Cruise Center to Cockburn Town. Confirm the fare before departure. The listed $5 per person is a one-way fare from the Cruise Center.

Taxi

Grand Turk JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) → Grand Turk Cruise Center

Take a waiting taxi from Grand Turk JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) to Grand Turk Cruise Center. Confirm the fare before departure.

Taxi

Grand Turk Cruise Center → Grand Turk JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT)

Take a waiting taxi from Grand Turk Cruise Center to Grand Turk JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT). Confirm the fare before departure.

Grand Turk Island places to explore

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Grand Turk Lighthouse
Sights

Grand Turk Lighthouse

A historic lighthouse at the northern tip of the island, still in use.

Admission
USD 3
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Pillory Beach
Sights

Pillory Beach

A quiet beach north of Cockburn Town with soft white sand and clear water. The page describes it as the second-best beach on Grand Turk after Governor's Beach.

Admission
Free

Reviews say there is a lot of coral at Pillory Beach, so bring water shoes to protect your feet if you plan to enter the water.

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Splashdown Grand Turk
Sights

Splashdown Grand Turk

A free exhibit south of the cruise center about Grand Turk's connection to NASA space missions.

Admission
Free
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Friendship 7 capsule replica
Sights

Friendship 7 capsule replica

A replica of the capsule that landed in the sea near the island, located beside the road near the entrance to Grand Turk Airport.

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Trips nearby

With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.

Cockburn Town

About 15 min each wayTime at destination About 8 hr 30 min
  • Cockburn Town
    NeighborhoodsCockburn Town

    Grand Turk's historic coastal town, with British and Bermudian colonial-style buildings and beaches.

    Official website Google Maps
  • Turks and Caicos National Museum
    SightsTurks and Caicos National Museum

    One of Cockburn Town's main attractions, exhibiting Taíno artifacts and items recovered from the Molasses Reef shipwreck.

    Official website Google Maps
  • Secret Garden Restaurant
    Food and cafésSecret Garden Restaurant

    Located at the Salt Raker Inn, it serves island cuisine alongside traditional European dishes.

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  • Turks Head Inne
    Food and cafésTurks Head Inne

    Accommodation in a converted old building in central Cockburn Town, with a bar, restaurant, and pizza garden.

    Official website Google Maps
  • H.M. Prison
    SightsH.M. Prison

    A former prison restored for tours, with exhibits about pirates, crime, and punishment.

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  • St Mary’s Anglican Church
    SightsSt Mary’s Anglican Church

    A beachside church whose red trim and trees are a frequently photographed scene in Cockburn Town.

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  • Todds
    ShoppingTodds

    The island's oldest general store, built in the 1880s. It has been run by the same family under almost its original name and is known to everyone on the island.

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  • Cockburn Town Beach
    NeighborhoodsCockburn Town Beach

    A beach running along the old-town coastline, accessible from several points.

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  • St. Thomas Anglican Church
    SightsSt. Thomas Anglican Church

    A church founded by Bermudian settlers in the early 1820s, retaining its white-and-red exterior.

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  • Cockburn Town salinas
    NeighborhoodsCockburn Town salinas

    The old salt ponds near the town retain traces of saltwater sluice gates and windmill pumps.

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  • Front Street
    NeighborhoodsFront Street

    A street running beside Cockburn Town Beach and lined with former government and social buildings.

    Google Maps
  • Oddfellow’s Lodge/Eunice Lodge
    SightsOddfellow’s Lodge/Eunice Lodge

    One of the old buildings on Front Street, where local oral history says the declaration abolishing slavery was read in 1834.

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Gibbs Cay

About 25 min each wayTime at destination About 8 hr
  • Gibbs Cay stingray tour
    ActivitiesGibbs Cay stingray tour

    Wild rays appear in the waters around Gibbs Cay, where tours are offered for cruise passengers. The island also has a beach.

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Cruises calling at Grand Turk Island

545 sailings are grouped into 226 cruises by ship and route.

226 cruises call at this port.

About Grand Turk Island

Just 7 miles (11 km) long and a little more than 1 mile (1½ km) wide, this island, the capital and seat of the Turks and Caicos government, has been a longtime favorite destination for divers eager to explore the 7,000-foot-deep pristine coral walls that drop down only 300 yards out to sea. On shore, the tiny, quiet island is home to white-sand beaches, the National Museum, and a small population of wild horses and donkeys, which leisurely meander past the white-walled courtyards, pretty churches, and bougainvillea-covered colonial inns on their daily commute into town. But things aren't entirely sleepy: a cruise-ship complex at the southern end of the island brings about 600,000 visitors per year. That said, the dock is self-contained and is about 3 miles (5 km) from the tranquil, small hotels of Cockburn Town, Pillory Beach, and the Ridge and far from most of the western-shore dive sites. Pristine beaches with vistas of turquoise waters, small local settlements, historic ruins, and native flora and fauna are among the sights on Grand Turk. Fewer than 4,000 people live on this 7½-square-mile (19-square-km) island, and it's hard to get lost, as there aren't many roads.

Cruise lines calling here: 8 places

Celebrity CruisesEmerald CruisesHolland America LineMSC CruisesPrincess CruisesRoyal Caribbean InternationalThe Ritz-Carlton Yacht CollectionVirgin Voyages

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