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1Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Caicos Islands
The top 17 dive and snorkel sites in Caicos Islands, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Caicos Islands guide
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3Stairway
Northwest Point, east side of West Caicos Stairway is also known as Stairway To Haeven.
BeginnerMax depth 49.9 ftBoat entry
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4The Gulley
Reef diving The Gulley is also known as Gully, Gulley, Gullies.
BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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5Whiteface (aka The Anchor or Spanish Anchor)
Whiteface (aka The Anchor or Spanish Anchor) is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located in West Caicos, Turks And Caicos Islands. This dive site has an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 from 7 scuba divers. The maximum depth is over 150ft/46m. The average visibility is 101-110ft/31-34m. The name Whiteface comes from the appearance of the ironstone shoreline cliff that is directly inshore from this site off West Caicos in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The name Anchor or Spanish Anchor comes from the old shop anchor that is embedded in the coral within a swim through at the edge of the wall. Watch carefully, as the anchor has been there so long it is completely encrusted with sponges and corals. You can see a video on this dive site at www.ScubaVisions.TV, episode #4 (www.tinyurl.com/osl8zy).
Max depth 150 ft
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6The Dome
The dome was originally built as a prop for the set of a French reality TV show. Although the show is now off the air, the ruins of the dome remain and provide shelter to schooling fish and other organisms. If you like tiny creatures then you're in for a treat, as this dive site is home to countless gobies and tube-dwelling blennies
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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7Crack
Somes sharks, Green Murray, Litle walk Crack is also known as Crack.
BeginnerMax depth 49.9 ftBoat entry
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8The Grotto
Go out towards the drop-off from the mooring, turn left at the wall and continue for 10 minutes to the Grotto. Large coral structures make up the environment. Schools of Horse-eye Jacks are common, as are sharks and eagle rays. From late January to mid March the occasional Humpback Whale passes through. This a dive site from a permanent mooring and buoy.
IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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9Spanish Chain
Immediately left from the buoy is a ridge that provides shallower reef environments for less experienced divers. Straight out towards the drop-off, across a flat sandy area, leads to an area of impressive coral blocks. These blocks sit on a ledge at 30m (perfect for advanced open-water training). There are more beyond 30m. Left from the drop-off is the chain (whether or not it is truly from a Spanish ship is unknown). Also to the left you will find an anchor and an underwater cable leading towards Grand Turk. There's not much to the right along the drop-off from the coral blocks.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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10The Plane
This site is the wreckage of a cargo plane that went down just short of the South Caicos runway (contrary to stories about it being a drug plane that was shot down). It was towed to its current location to create a dive attraction. Currently all that remains are the wings. The plane sits at about 15m slightly out and left from the buoy towards the drop-off. The wreckage also provides an excellent reference point for night diving. More experienced divers will enjoy the impressive wall.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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11The Maze
Turtles are quite common at this site. There is a small "swim through" or cavern formation on the wall - go to the wall, turn right, and find the entrance around 30m deep after a 5 to 7 minute swim. Divers can stay reasonably shallow (10-15m) by going immediately left from the buoy along a ridge.
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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12Troys Dream
The plateau area is shallow enough for novice divers, while the wall provides ample diving for more experienced divers. Go left at the drop-off to find a small arch formation.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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13Fish Bowl
The first plateau provides a great area for novice divers. The second plateau is good for advanced open water divers. The drop-off is quite far from the mooring but can be reached.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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14The Arch
This a natural coral arch feature. It is relatively low risk to swim through the arch, which is approximately 7m wide, 2m tall, and 3m long. The arch can be found about 25m to right of the mooring (when facing away from the shore) and about 10m out. In typical wind and wave conditions, the buoy and boat float even closer to it. The arch is at about 14m. There is a second plateau slightly deeper, at about 25m. The drop-off is a longer swim, but is reachable.
BeginnerMax depth 45.9 ftBoat entry
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15The Warhead
This site gets its names from a large conical metal object that sits around 30m on the first ledge down the wall. The object is neither a Bell nor a Warhead, but rather the nose cone of the plane from the adjacent site. The plateau provides ample diving for open water divers, but the wall is the real attraction. This is probably the most impressive section of drop-off in the area. Straight out from the buoy to the right is a nearly dead vertical wall with impressive sponges. Along the drop-off to the left, you will find the "Warhead." The Warhead is also known as The Bell.
BeginnerMax depth 45.9 ftBoat entry
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16Black Coral Forest
Great wall dive. Excellent for wide angle photography. Northwest Point, east side of West Caicos
BeginnerMax depth 65 ftBoat entry
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17Yankee Town
Yankee Town is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Turks and Caicos which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Top dive shops in Caicos Islands
All 6Seafari Turkoise
Book5.0 (128) · Providenciales
Flamingo Divers
Book4.8 (48) · Providenciales
Provo Turtle Divers
Book4.7 (25) · Providenciales
Caicos Islands diving guide
Ready to check out the best sites in Caicos Islands for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 17 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best dive and snorkel sites in the Caicos Islands?
Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in the Caicos Islands are Smith Cove and Bright Reef (4.6 from 5 reviews), Amphitheater (5.0 from 1 review) and Stairway (5.0 from 1 review).
Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in the Caicos Islands?
The top-rated beginner sites are Stairway (5.0 from 1 review) and The Gulley (4.5 from 2 reviews).
Are there dive shops in the Caicos Islands?
Zentacle lists 6 dive shops in the Caicos Islands. The top-rated are Seafari Turkoise (5.0 from 128 reviews) and Aqua TCI (5.0 from 96 reviews).