Welcome to the Grand Turk cruise port guide. Grand Turk is the destination if you are looking to relax, enjoy the beach and sit back. Grand Turk is the largest island of the Turks and Caiscos islands. Still, the island is quite small with 18 km2 and only about 3700 inhabitants. You’ll find the capital Cockburn town on it which is not to far from the cruise port. Cockburn town is a bit of a sleepy town that is not all that interested in tourism. Grand Turk is not the most cultural or historical significant destination the world has to offer, than again it is that beach paradise where you can enjoy your all round shopping experience, have your cocktails on the beach, enjoy some water sports or simply dip in at Margarita ville. It doesn’t get more typical Caribbean than this.
As you go up on the highest deck you’ll discover that the beach is just a stone drop away. Everything in the near area of your pier is designed for tourism. All the facilities required by our guests will be waiting for you right off the dock.
Cruise Port Guide Grand Turk – Turks and Caiscos: docked
Cruise ships dock at Grand Turk’s cruise centre at the most convenient place possible. As soon as you step off the ship and walk off the cruise pier you know you are in the tourist paradise. All the well known shops and white sandy beaches are waiting for you right off the dock. As you walk off the gangway you’ll be greeted by the wall of Grand Turk (see picture), with the beach starting on both sides and the shops that automatically walk through when exiting the port. From here you have a couple of options. Stay in the near area of the ship where you find shops, beach, swimming pool and water sport activities.
However if you want to escape the busy beach at the cruise terminal you might want to head off to Pillory Beach. This is the best beach of the island. The taxi to it costs 8 US dollars per person, one way. You can also take a taxi and go explore the island. Taxi prices are on display like you see in the picture here. A taxi one way to the other side of the island will cost you 9 USD one way. Do keep in mind though that if you are well travelled or if you have already seen quit a lot of the Caribbean that Grand Turk is not the place that will blow you away in terms of sites and history. This is the ultimate Caribbean beach and shopping port.
Please see some other suggestions of what to see and do on this page. Perhaps we can inspire you and just give you that idea that will make your stay in Grand Turk a legendary one. Find all kinds of information on www.grandturkcc.com
FAQ about Grand Turk
– How far is the cruise centre from the city centre? That would be about 10 minutes drive.
– Does the ship provide a shuttle? Usually that is not the case. Everything you wish for during your stay in Grand Turk is right off the dock.
– Where can I find a Turks Head Cactus on Grand Turk? You’ll find them on the parking lot in front of the cruise terminal area. Simply go to the taxi stand to get to the right direction.
