Grand Turk .... Great info links!

Grand Turk .... Great info links!

Turksand Caicos History & Culture/ Best Times to Visit Turks & Caicos …. http://turksandcaicostourism.com/

https://www.visittci.com/grand-turk

Thingsto Do in Grand Turk … https://www.visittci.com/grand-turk/things-to-do

GettingAround Grand Turk … https://www.visittci.com/grand-turk/getting-around

http://www.grandturkcc.com/

Taxiinformation and prices …. http://www.grandturkcc.com/island-information/taxi-information.aspx

GrandTurks Map ….. http://www.grandturkcc.com/island-information/grand-turk-island-map.aspx

….. https://www.visittci.com/grand-turk/maps

TopThings to Do in Grand Turk …. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g147396-Activities-Grand_Turk_Turks_and_Caicos.html

http://www.grandturkcc.com/

CruiseCenter map … http://www.grandturkcc.com/island-information/cruise-center-map.aspx

CruiseCenter webcam and local weather …. http://www.grandturkcc.com/webcam.aspx

IndependentShore Excursions … http://www.grandturkcc.com/Shore-Excursions.aspx

ShipSchedules …. http://www.grandturkcc.com/Port-Schedule.aspx

GRANDTURK ISLAND FACTS …. http://www.grandturkcc.com/island-information/fact-sheet.aspx

USEFULGOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Civil Aviation Department

All Departments: (649) 946-2801/ 2138

Fax: (649) 946-1185

Director of Civil Aviation: (649) 946-2137

Grand Turk Control Tower: (649) 946-2570

Grand Turk Airport: (649) 946-2233

Customs Department

Grand Turk Airport: (649) 946-2345

Harbor Master

Grand Turk: (649) 946-2325/South

Dock: (649) 946-2993

Fisheries Dept

Grand Turk: (649) 946-2970/2801

TCI Chief Customs Officer

Customs Department

South Base, Grand Turk

Tel: (649) 946-2993/4

Fax: (649) 946-2887

Customs Collector

GT: (649) 946-2993/2994

Fax: (649) 926-2887

E-mail: customs_gdt@gov.tc

Environmental and Coastal Resources

To visit their website, click here

Immigration Department

South Base, Grand Turk

Tel: (649) 946-2939

Fax: (649) 964-2924

E-mail: iam@tciway.tc

Police Headquarters

Tel: (649) 946-2499

E-mail: police_hq@gov.tc

Turks and Caicos Tourism Board

To visit their website, click here

PORTINFORMATION

The Grand Turk Cruise Center is a world-class, beach front cruise facility nestled among nearly 18 acres of landscaped grounds. The cruise center’s location and the island’s geography offer vessels a safe approach and berthing year-round. The walk from the berthed ships to the cruise center is approximately 390 ft.

At the cruise center guests can swim in the sparkling ocean waters or in one of the largest swimming pools in the Caribbean, stroll along the idyllic beach, relax in a complimentary chaise lounge on the beach or around the pool or rent a private poolside cabana for the day.

Clam shell shade for the beach chairs, floats, and snorkeling equipment are available for rent at the Beach Rental Hut centrally located on the beach.

Snorkelers can explore several sunken Reef Balls that tend to attract fish and see a few 18th century cannons and anchors that are in submerged in front of the Beach Rental Hut at the cruise center.

For guests in need of a little island pampering, a beach side massage is sure to melt away any tension one may have.

The cruise center is also home to the Caribbean’s largest Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville bar, restaurant, and retail shop.

Those guests who prefer a quieter area will enjoy South Beach. The beach is located on the right as you walk down the cruise ship pier towards the cruise center.

Visitors to the cruise center have the opportunity to peruse through a 45,000 sq. ft. shopping center which includes a 10,000 sq. ft. Dufry duty-free shop, 35,000 sq. ft. of high-end jewelry stores, unique apparel and t-shirt stores, locally crafted souvenirs and gifts, and food & beverage facilities.

This includes merchants such as Dufry, Colombian Emeralds, Effy Jewelers, Goodmark Jewelers, Ron Jon Surf Shop©, Diamonds International, Piranha Joes, Dizzy Donkey, Silver Emporium, Del Sol, Tanzanite International, Joelle & Jake (Life is Good), Indigo Pearls, Goldsmith, The Trading Post at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville.

Adjacent to Margaritaville and the swimming pool is the fun and excitement at the cruise center, the Grand Turk FlowRider surfing attraction. Offered as a shore excursion through the cruise lines, the FlowRider surfing attraction is the only of its kind located in a cruise facility.

The attraction operates by utilizing a pair of high pressure waves, that produce two-to three inch layer of water moving over a pre-formed and cushioned surface at high speed. Participants can enjoy the thrills on a body board or experienced snow boarders and surfers can try the more challenging stand-up riding. Spectators are also sure to have fun watching their fellow guests ride and most likely wipe out on the FlowRider.

The Beached Whale Bar & Grill is now open at South Beach. As cruise ship guests flock to the stunning beach front venue they need look no further for an island dining experience. The menu of island inspired favorites include Coconut Shrimp, Cracked Conch, Conch Fritters, Island Seafood Chowder and daily fish specials.

ISLANDINFORMATION

Location: Grand Turk is the capital of the Turks & Caicos Islandsarchipelago and it is located 575 miles Southeast of Miami, Florida, and 30miles south of the Bahamas.

Size: The Island is approximately 7 miles long and 1.5 mileswide.

Climate: The average temperature ranges between 85-90 degrees F(29-32 degrees C) from June to October, sometimes reaching the mid 90's F (35degrees C), especially in the late summer months.

FromNovember to May the average temperature is 80-84 degrees F (27-29 degreesC). A constant trade wind typically keeps the temperature at a very comfortablelevel.

Inan average year, Grand Turk has 350 days of sunshine.

Population: Approximately 4,500 inhabitants make Grand Turk theirhome.

Language: The island's primary language is English. Spanish and Creoleare also widely spoken.

Currency: TheU.S. dollar is the official currency. Most hotels, restaurants and shops accepttraveler's checks. All stores at the cruise center accept credit cards. ATM'sare available and the closest one to the cruise center is less than 1 mile.

Time: Grand Turk is on EST. Daylight Savings Time is observed fromMarch to November.

Thank you, Debbie !! This is a treasure trove of good information !

Thanks for sharing, I received all about Grand Turk in one post. I cant wait until December:cool:.

Thank you, Debbie !! This is a treasure trove of good information !

Thanks for sharing, I received all about Grand Turk in one post. I cant wait until December:cool:.

Your very welcome!

Thanks for all the great info! Do you know if you can get your passport stamped there?

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Thanks for all the great info! Do you know if you can get your passport stamped there?

 

 

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Thanks for all the great info! Do you know if you can get your passport stamped there?

I was told post offices will stamp passports but I did not see one there in port or on my excursion. Maybe someone else can answer better :)

When you first enter the Dufry shop -- and you won't have a chance to go anywhere else, since the pier empties right into the store -- ask the Turks & Caicos immigration person at the entrance if there's a way you can get your passport stamped.

I remember that years ago, someone on our Roll Call WAS able to get hers stamped, but I don't remember if they had a stamp at the security checkpoint or she had to go to Cockburn Town or the airport.

When you first enter the Dufry shop -- and you won't have a chance to go anywhere else, since the pier empties right into the store -- ask the Turks & Caicos immigration person at the entrance if there's a way you can get your passport stamped.

I remember that years ago, someone on our Roll Call WAS able to get hers stamped, but I don't remember if they had a stamp at the security checkpoint or she had to go to Cockburn Town or the airport.

Thank you. I will look for it :)