Water Sports and Activities
Providenciales has an extremely diverse array of water sports and activities to choose from.
Key Points
- Some water sports companies are not licenced. You will typically have no legal recourse in the event of an accident. This is especially common with banana boat and other wake ride operators. You may want to confirm an operator is licenced before using their services.
- Some water sports companies do not carry insurance or have inadequate insurance. This is especially common with banana boat and other wake ride operators. In the event of an accident, you will be responsible for your complete medical costs. If you have health insurance, you should be aware that you may not be covered for sports accidents and accidents outside of your home country. In additional, travel insurance does not usually cover sports accidents. You may want to confirm an operator is properly insured before using their services.
Stand-up Paddle Boarding
Providenciales • Water Sport/Activity
Stand-up-paddleboarding (or SUP) is a relatively new watersport in the Turks and Caicos and can be quite fun to try. SUPing is probably the best way to see the small sharks, turtles, conch and bonefish found in the shallow mangrove wetlands around Providenciales.
Stand-up-paddleboarding (or SUP) is a relatively new watersport in the Turks and Caicos and can be quite fun to try. SUPing is probably the best way to see the small sharks, turtles, conch and bonefish found in the shallow mangrove wetlands around Providenciales.
Kiteboarding
Providenciales • Water Sport/Activity
Kiteboarding is basically windsurfing with a giant kite. Unlike regular windsurfing, you can fly, jump and more. Often kiteboarders can be seen off the Grace Bay and Long Bay beaches. Local businesses provide lessons for newbies and also rent equipment.
Kiteboarding is basically windsurfing with a giant kite. Unlike regular windsurfing, you can fly, jump and more. Often kiteboarders can be seen off the Grace Bay and Long Bay beaches. Local businesses provide lessons for newbies and also rent equipment.
Kayaking
Providenciales • Water Sport/Activity
Either self-paced or on an eco-tour, renting a kayak is great fun and highly recommended. Both one and two person models are available, and are low cost fun. Some of the resorts on Grace Bay provide kayaks free of charge.
Either self-paced or on an eco-tour, renting a kayak is great fun and highly recommended. Both one and two person models are available, and are low cost fun. Some of the resorts on Grace Bay provide kayaks free of charge.
Windsurfing
Providenciales • Water Sport/Activity
Although it might seem a little ancient compared to some of the newer watersports, windsurfing is still seen on Providenciales. Equipment is available at several rental locations and resorts around Grace Bay.
Although it might seem a little ancient compared to some of the newer watersports, windsurfing is still seen on Providenciales. Equipment is available at several rental locations and resorts around Grace Bay.
Fishing
Providenciales • Water Sport/Activity
Providenciales is the center for the excellent sport fishing found in the Turks and Caicos. Every year, several tournaments take place here, from the international Caicos Classic deep-sea billfishing event held in Turtle Cove Marina to many smaller reef and bottom fishing contests. Amazing bone fishing is also found on the Caicos flats surrounding Providenciales.
Providenciales is the center for the excellent sport fishing found in the Turks and Caicos. Every year, several tournaments take place here, from the international Caicos Classic deep-sea billfishing event held in Turtle Cove Marina to many smaller reef and bottom fishing contests. Amazing bone fishing is also found on the Caicos flats surrounding Providenciales.
Diving
Providenciales • Water Sport/Activity
The Turks and Caicos is home to the third largest barrier reef system in the world, found just off the north of Providenciales. Several of the local dive operators offer PADI certified courses, so you can get your dive qualifications while you’re on vacation. Many of the famous dive sites are found close to Providenciales, so you won’t have to suffer through long boat trips.
The Turks and Caicos is home to the third largest barrier reef system in the world, found just off the north of Providenciales. Several of the local dive operators offer PADI certified courses, so you can get your dive qualifications while you’re on vacation. Many of the famous dive sites are found close to Providenciales, so you won’t have to suffer through long boat trips.
Jet Skiing
Providenciales • Water Sport/Activity
The water equivalent of a motorcycle, driving a jet ski is an exhilarating experience. For larger groups, a jet boat can hold up to six and still cruse at a high speed. These craft are offered at two different locations off the southern coast of Providenciales.
The water equivalent of a motorcycle, driving a jet ski is an exhilarating experience. For larger groups, a jet boat can hold up to six and still cruse at a high speed. These craft are offered at two different locations off the southern coast of Providenciales.
Hobie Cats
Providenciales • Water Sport/Activity
Hobi Cats are small twin catamaran sailboats. These boats are very easy to sail and can enjoyed after a short introduction. An excellent way to experience Grace Bay.
Hobi Cats are small twin catamaran sailboats. These boats are very easy to sail and can enjoyed after a short introduction. An excellent way to experience Grace Bay.
Snorkelling
Providenciales • Water Sport/Activity
Snorkeling is an easy way to see the reefs and sealife. Be sure to visit one of the excellent sites found off the north coast of Providenciales. Many hotels and guest houses offer free use of snorkel equipment, or you can purchase your own gear at a local shop.
Snorkeling is an easy way to see the reefs and sealife. Be sure to visit one of the excellent sites found off the north coast of Providenciales. Many hotels and guest houses offer free use of snorkel equipment, or you can purchase your own gear at a local shop.
Snuba
Providenciales • Water Sport/Activity
Snuba is a relatively new and simple way to experience the reefs and aquatic life of Providenciales. The system is a cross between snorkelling and scuba diving and can be enjoyed easily by inexperienced divers after the brief introduction.
Snuba is a relatively new and simple way to experience the reefs and aquatic life of Providenciales. The system is a cross between snorkelling and scuba diving and can be enjoyed easily by inexperienced divers after the brief introduction.
Parasailing
Providenciales • Water Sport/Activity
Parasailing is a great way to get a breathtaking view of Grace Bay, and of the reefs and larger sea life found in the Turks and Caicos. It’s common to see turtles, stingrays and dolphins when floating along! Up to three people can fly at once. The usual flight lasts from 15 to 20 minutes and is suitable for everyone except very young children.
Parasailing is a great way to get a breathtaking view of Grace Bay, and of the reefs and larger sea life found in the Turks and Caicos. It’s common to see turtles, stingrays and dolphins when floating along! Up to three people can fly at once. The usual flight lasts from 15 to 20 minutes and is suitable for everyone except very young children.
