LongHill44 Posted February 28, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 28, 2018 What are some things you found that were not good to do in Grand Turks, what activities, places to eat and so forth should one avoid? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorosco Posted February 28, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 28, 2018 We have always used grand turk as a beach day and this year in June we are doing an excursion so we are looking forward to changing things up!! Beautiful place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escentialssoycandles Posted February 28, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Grand Turk is tiny. There is not much to do on the island. Most people go to Margaritaville, but we like walking a little further down the beach to Jack's Shack. Great food and drinks with a less crowded beach area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted February 28, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 28, 2018 That walk to Jack's did me in, never made it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorosco Posted February 28, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 28, 2018 That walk to Jack's did me in, never made it. Was it really that far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansOfTravels Posted February 28, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2018 To be honest, going to the beach. Whenever I get off the ship, I go to the right and sit in the chairs off the beach, under the palm trees, which are much quieter. But I am one who enjoys a quiet beach, so Grand Turk doesn't appeal to me given it's loud and party atmosphere. I would recommend sitting towards the right, away from the shops and bars, to enjoy a more relaxed beach day. I have thoroughly enjoyed Grand Turk when I spent the day at the quiet beach, but I will not get off the ship anymore if I am not going to the quiet beach. The empty ship is just as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted February 28, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Was it really that far? About a half a mile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted February 28, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 28, 2018 What are some things you found that were not good to do in Grand Turks, what activities, places to eat and so forth should one avoid? Thanks Margaritaville is rather pricey. We usually go back to the ship for lunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted February 28, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 28, 2018 we avoid Margaritaville, we have a pool, Serenity Deck, and Cheers. We stay on the ship, it's lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewap Posted February 28, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Don't rent chairs from the locals that put their chairs in front of the Cruise Center Chairs (Green umbrella that says Grand Turk Cruise Center.) The Green Umbella chairs and back all the way to the pool are free. The locals charge $25 for for their 2 chairs (most stolen from Carnival-the same as the free chairs) and umbrella . They will be waiting for you when you arrive on the beach. Don't fall for their scam and use the Carnival provided free chairs with the Green Umbrella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephlauryn Posted February 28, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Don't rent chairs from the locals that put their chairs in front of the Cruise Center Chairs (Green umbrella that says Grand Turk Cruise Center.) The Green Umbella chairs and back all the way to the pool are free. The locals charge $25 for for their 2 chairs (most stolen from Carnival-the same as the free chairs) and umbrella . They will be waiting for you when you arrive on the beach. Don't fall for their scam and use the Carnival provided free chairs with the Green Umbrella. thank u for that information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted February 28, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 28, 2018 To be honest, going to the beach. Whenever I get off the ship, I go to the right and sit in the chairs off the beach, under the palm trees, which are much quieter. But I am one who enjoys a quiet beach, so Grand Turk doesn't appeal to me given it's loud and party atmosphere. I would recommend sitting towards the right, away from the shops and bars, to enjoy a more relaxed beach day. I have thoroughly enjoyed Grand Turk when I spent the day at the quiet beach, but I will not get off the ship anymore if I am not going to the quiet beach. The empty ship is just as good. The further you go down the beach the more empty and quieter it becomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted February 28, 2018 #13 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Don't rent chairs from the locals that put their chairs in front of the Cruise Center Chairs (Green umbrella that says Grand Turk Cruise Center.) The Green Umbella chairs and back all the way to the pool are free. The locals charge $25 for for their 2 chairs (most stolen from Carnival-the same as the free chairs) and umbrella . They will be waiting for you when you arrive on the beach. Don't fall for their scam and use the Carnival provided free chairs with the Green Umbrella. Wonder why the authorities allow them to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted February 28, 2018 #14 Share Posted February 28, 2018 If you rent a golf cart and want a quiet time on the beach, get away from the ship crowd at the port and go down to Governor's Beach. It's usually empty. If you want food and loungers, then ride up to Jack's Shack. While there are people there, they have food/drink/loungers/umbrellas and the ship crowd isn't there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted February 28, 2018 #15 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I was thinking Jack's was only about a quarter mile. Oh well, it's been a while since we've been there - looking forward to going back in May. We like it down there, as the bottom is more sandy than right there to the left of the ship. We went horseback riding once through Sunset and enjoyed it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted February 28, 2018 #16 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Wonder why the authorities allow them to do this? authorities of what? they do this at many Caribbean beaches, very common to rent chairs and umbrellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted February 28, 2018 #17 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I was thinking Jack's was only about a quarter mile. Oh well, it's been a while since we've been there - looking forward to going back in May. We like it down there, as the bottom is more sandy than right there to the left of the ship. We went horseback riding once through Sunset and enjoyed it a lot. Jack's isn't quite a half mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted February 28, 2018 #18 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Our 3rd trip we rented a golf cart for the day. We drove to the light house and around the "town". Really not much to see and we liked the beach area better at port. We probably only kept it a couple hours and then took it back and went to the beach. Margaritaville had spendy food so we walked back to ship when we were hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine6 Posted February 28, 2018 #19 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Was it really that far?Did this walk a couple weeks ago with my wife and four kids, including a three year old. Not short, but not unbearable, and we are not anywhere close to an active family. The jerk chicken is worth twice the distance, not to mention significantly less crowding on the beach. Just watch out for the boat launch nearby, locate away from that and you're good to go. Sent from my SM-G955U1 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted March 1, 2018 #20 Share Posted March 1, 2018 authorities of what? they do this at many Caribbean beaches, very common to rent chairs and umbrellas. But since Carnival owns the chairs you would think they would object to people taking them and selling usage of it. Carnival should have some power here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted March 1, 2018 #21 Share Posted March 1, 2018 are you sure Carnival owns all the chairs. Have you ever been to a beach in St. Martin? The locals can be very creative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorchrislen Posted March 1, 2018 #22 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Don’t do a carnival snorkel excursion if you like to snorkel without many other people bumping into you and a rushed experience with no guaranteed sightings. Pure fluff, take your equipment and do it on your own at governors beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgttami Posted March 1, 2018 #23 Share Posted March 1, 2018 The first time I did Grand Turk, I got off the ship. While it was pretty, and nice to see, that was about it. Crowded and really not very appealing but it was OK. In the times since, if the ship docks there, I stay on board...much more relaxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CChamp Posted March 1, 2018 #24 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Jack's isn't quite a half mile. If you don't mind me asking, what is the name of the ruler program in your picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted March 1, 2018 #25 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Don’t do a carnival snorkel excursion if you like to snorkel without many other people bumping into you and a rushed experience with no guaranteed sightings. Pure fluff, take your equipment and do it on your own at governors beach Agreed. I bring my own snorkeling gear...as far as I'm concerned that is THE reason why mankind invented the drop-bottom rolling duffle. :D You need not go as far as Governor's Beach for good snorkeling. 3 weeks ago I found that there is now quite a bit of fish-life out near the safety line between Margaritaville and Jack's Shack, in 15 feet of water or so, then dropping down to around 40 feet deep. Look for the sunken cannon and anchor, plus there's a very short underwater cave about 20 feet down you can swim through. (I didn't, since I didn't have a spotter with me. :halo: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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