The Best Turks and Caicos Floating Bars
The Turks and Caicos Islands is home to two main floating bars—Captain Oak’s Floating Tiki Bar and Noah’s Ark—that are located in the ocean off Providenciales. Both are accessible by a short boat trip or jet ski ride from the island and provide a fun and unforgettable day on the water.
While reservations must be made in advance for the water taxi services to both Noah’s Ark and Captain Oak’s, they aren't required if you have your own means of transportation. There is typically no cover fee.
These establishments are not all-inclusive. You will have to pay to purchase food and drinks onboard. While credit cards are accepted, it's best to bring cash as machines go offline at times. See Money, Currency, and ATMs in Turks and Caicos for a list of ATM locations.
The floating bars are typically only open during the day. For evening nightlife options, see Nightlife in Turks and Caicos.
Captain Oak’s
Captain Oak’s is the closest floating bar to Providenciales and is located off the serene shores of Long Bay Beach. This beach is known for its shallow water, which extends a significant distance from the coast. The water surrounding Captain Oak's is typically shallow enough to stand in for most adults, as it's usually only 3–5 feet (0.9 to 1.5 m) deep.
A water taxi service offers round-trip journeys for guests who do not have access to a boat.
While the bar is relatively small and can easily become packed, the surrounding ocean makes up for the lack of space onboard. A ladder leads directly into the crystal-clear waters for which the Turks and Caicos Islands are famous. Onboard, Captain Oak’s plays music for guests.
The drinks menu ranges from top-shelf liquor to locally brewed beer. You can also order food, from burgers to shrimp and beef kebabs, buttered grilled corn, locally caught grilled fish, and lobster tails (when in season). Food is served at the bar or on your own boat through the establishment's "curbside" service.
Captain Oak’s is open daily from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, usually allowing enough time for guests to catch the sunset and begin the journey back to shore before it gets too dark.
Noah’s Ark
Noah's Ark is located in the Princess Alexandra National Park off the coast of Half Moon Bay lagoon and Bird Cay. This floating bar features a spacious dance floor and uncovered seating along its perimeter. There's a fairly large selection of drinks served onboard, from beer to popular cocktails, as well as bottle service. The food ranges from conch salad to burgers.
This establishment is located in deeper water than Captain Oak’s, and as such can require having to hop from boat to boat in order to reach the bar.
In addition to having been visited by various celebrities, the bar has also become popular for its live DJ events on weekends. Note that the space can become overwhelmingly crowded and rowdy on the weekend, especially on Sundays. Avoid visiting with kids at these times.
Noah’s Ark is open daily from 10:00 AM until sunset. The bar offers a water taxi service that picks up guests from the Blue Haven Marina.
For visitors looking for a unique (and spacious) venue for a birthday party, wedding, or other event, Noah’s Ark is also available for rentals.
Know Before You Go
While visiting the floating bars can be a lot of fun, it's not usually a cheap activity. Accounting for transportation, a few drinks, and lunch, it's easy to spend $80–125 or more per person for just one hour onboard (2026 price). Between the two establishments, Captain Oak's tends to be the more affordable option.
Both bars offer relatively little shade onboard. Bring adequate sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and sun-protective clothing) if you plan to spend the day.
Beware of reckless boaters and jet skis in the surrounding waters.
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