What to do in Grand Turk? - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

cruzinlass · 09-03-2009, 09:39 AM

Does anyone have any recent info on Grand Turk, such as must see's/do's? I have not been to this destination yet, but have a client who is going and she wants to know what to do/see.

TIA for your help.

LuLu · 09-04-2009, 04:53 PM

We'd very much like to know too!

Grand Turk is on of the few Caribbean ports offered by mass market cruise lines where we've never been.

Someone must know!

judyzoo · 09-05-2009, 06:13 PM

The National Museum isn't an adventure, but it's interesting and the people running it are pleasant and informative. We were there right after the island was destroyed by Hurricane Ike, so there wasn't much else going on. Except that we had a wonderful lunch on the beach at what was left of the Bohio Resort, which was being rebuilt.

LuLu · 09-06-2009, 02:08 PM

Thanks JUDY!

Sandie · 09-07-2009, 10:26 PM

We just returned from a visit to Grand Turk on the Pride last week. I think the beaches may still be beat up from last year's storms. The one near the pier, where you can rent cabanas, didn't look too bad, but just a little further down, at Governor's Beach, you could still see some of the damage, where the beach drops off quickly (from waist to shoulder height in a couple of steps). The area was also somewhat rocky - not the best for water sports. The weather was bad when we arrived, and we had a major downburst at the time of debarkation. The ship had said that the excursions were cancelled, but people were still meeting to see if their specific trip would go. We wanted to just see some of the area and spend time on a beach. But our bus was a half hour late arriving, the tour was (in effect) cut short due to time constraints. We just quickly saw a few highlights from the bus..........government buildings, historical churches, anther site where Columbus made a landing (that man really got around!), a maritime museum which contains pieces from shipwrecks (but we'll never know, since we didn't stop!), and a beach stop at Governor's Beach, hardly worth getting into the water. The new terminal, with shopping and restaurants, is nice. But, for me, the visit was a letdown, unless you really like water sports, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and trying out the new FlowRider to see if you can surf on a stationary surface. It's located near the Cruise Center and Margaritaville. Several people also went horseback riding on the beach.

MD11F · 09-08-2009, 01:30 AM

You can take the bus at the Cruise Complex and get off at the Old Prison, then hop back on the bus afterward and head up to the Lighthouse. Walk to the back and view the reef from up on the cliff. Very nice view.