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Located
just 575 miles southeast of Miami, and just
south of the Bahamas chain, there is a British
Crown Colony made up  of 193 square miles of islands.
They are called Turks and Caicos. Yet in less
than 90 minutes, you can enter a world long
forgotten by many of us. Laidback lifestyles,
clean clear air, and diving that is second to
none. The soothing tradewinds conjure up a temperate
climate and the warm turquoise waters lap the
miles of deserted, pristine sugar white beaches.
If you are seeking a retreat from the hectic
pace and everyday grind, and can stand a place
with overwhelming natural beauty, and diving
till your heart's content, look no further.
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Eagle
Ray - West Caicos
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Caicos
Adventures is one of the oldest dive operations
on Providenciales (Provo). We have prospered by
focusing on excellence in quality, service, ambiance
and atmosphere. We are also the only dive operation
in Provo that specializes in diving and snorkeling
at West Caicos. This is simply because West Caicos
offers the best diving in the area. We also arrange
day trips to French Cay, Molasses Reef, Sandbore
Channel and Southwest Reef especially during "whale
watching season" and when the nurse sharks
mate. These dives on the south side of Providenciales
have the best diving available in all Turks &
Caicos Islands.
Diving
Our
new dive shop is located at the Caicos Cafe
Mall right by Caicos Cafe at Grace Bay.
The
dive shop is filled with all sorts of dive goodies
as well as a variety of great hats,T-shirts
and other fun souveneers. Here you will find
professional, friendly and knowledgeable staff
that will help answer all your questions, whether
dive related or where to go to at night! You
can also find information about the great deals
that we offer on with our specialist dive instructors.
Your going to love diving from our new custom
designed dive boat. It offers the very best
comfort, speed and quality for diving, all in
a beautiful modern line.
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Caicos
Cat 43 dive special is set up with:
- Custom
tank rack dive benches
- Toilet
& sink (Regular size home porcelain
restroom)
- Bar
& "Boat"ique area
- Large
upper Sun Deck
- 2
custom dive ladders
- CD
/ Stereo System /Quality sound system
- Large
storage for bags and equipment-2 Fresh
water shower
- Large
camera tables
- Fresh
water rinse tank for camera
- Fin
storage / area
- Lot
of shade below deck
- Large
& spacious sun deck
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Caicos Cat 43 offers the smoothest ride possible
for a boat this size due to the special hull design
and its beam. (Excellent for sensitive stomach)
We dive only West Caicos, French Cay and all the
best of the "South Side" of Provo! Uncharted
Sites!
West Caicos
This uninhabited island is situated on
the west side of Provo, about 45 minutes from
the Caicos Adventures dock. There is
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Eagle
Rays
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six
miles of protected leeward side wall, approximately
100-150 yards from shore with more than 2 dozen
dive sites. The wall starts from 35-45 feet and
drops to approximately 6,000 feet. You will see
incredible sponges, coral formations, large grouper,
Caribbean reef fish and stingrays. There are great
spots to encounter large pelagic such as reef
sharks, spotted eagle rays and turtles. On some
occasions you will see manta rays and hammerheads.
The diving conditions are excellent for all levels
and the visibility is rarely less than 100 feet.
We offer 2 or 3 tank daily trips as well as night
dives.
During the interval we always provide a tasty
lunch, either served on the beach or in one of
the beautiful coves.You can relax and enjoy the
tranquility, or if you are feeling energetic you
can explore the island and visit an 1800's plantation
ghost town or Lake Catherine in the middle of
the island. The snorkeling on the reef and near
the shore provides more opportunities to enjoy
the variety of marine life in the warm, clear
water.
French Cay
We arrange trips to this tiny Cay
that was once used as a hideaway for pirates.
It is now a bird sanctuary and located 50 minutes
from our dock across the Caicos Bank. The wall
runs east-west and therefore gets the sunlight
all day resulting in especially large coral and
sponges. The fish life is abundant and with frequent
sightings of eagle rays, sharks and occasionally
manta rays and hammerheads.
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Caribbean
Reef Shark
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The
most exciting time to dive at French Cay is during
the first three months of the year when the humpback
whales visit the area. Sightings are frequent
and you could be lucky enough to dive with these
massive yet graceful mammals.
Nurse sharks frequent the area during their mating
season, normally from July to September, providing
another great reason to visit this dive site.
The visibility ranges from 60 -100+ feet but we
only dive this area on calm days, ensuring good
visibility. We offer 2 or 3 tank day trips and
as always lunch and refreshments are provided
on every trip. During the interval there are opportunities
to snorkel, explore the reef and visit the bird
sanctuary.
Molasses Reef, Sandbore Channel and Southwest
Reef
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Hawksbill
Turtle
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The
visibility is excellent and 2 or 3 tank trips
are available. Lunch is served on the boat sometimes
on the beach. Special snorkeling or beach combing
trips can be arranged.
It is wonderful to dive in clear,turquoise water
with visibility of 100 feet or more and temperatures
between 75°F and 85°F! There are an abundance
of reef fish and beautiful coral. Sharks, eagle
rays and manta rays are all residents of these
waters and JoJo the dolphin is often close by.
We arrange 3 tank dives on request.
Diver Training
The crystal clear waters of the the Turks &
Caicos are perfect for learing to dive or continuing
your diver education. We offer Discover Scuba,
Referrals, and complete diver training from Open
Water through Dive Master.
Snorkeling
Don't Dive? Enjoy our underwater world with
a mask and snorkel
Caicos Adventures offers a FRENCH CAY snorkeling
and exploration cruise. JOIN US FOR OUR WEEKLY
TRIP! Snorkel in the crystal clear, warm turquoise
waters with plenty of tropical fish and beautiful
coral. Spend some time exploring the CAY where
the infamous pirates lay in wait for their passing
prey. And of course we don't forget the food and
drink! We prepare a BBQ lunch for you to enjoy
on the deserted beach along with soft drinks,
water, wine, beer and rum punch. A full day of
fun the entire family can enjoy!
Accommodations
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Caribbean Paradise Inn
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The Palms
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The
Miramar Resort
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Caicos
Adventures offers a variety of diving
and hotel packages to suit every
taste and budget.
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Ocean Club
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Royal West Indies Resort
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The Sands Resort
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 This
is Philippe "Fifi" Kunz, the owner and
operator. Fifi is an energetic Frenchman with
years of world wide diving experience (since '78)
as well as many years in the service industry.
He loves to dive and will more than likely be
on the trip with you.
Fifi always manages to see more than anyone else,
so dive with him and you will be amazed at what
he will show you. When Fifi is not out diving
you will often find him helping out in the dive
shop.
Caicos Adventures Diving
PO Box 47 Providenciales
Turks & Caicos
Ph. (649) 941-3346
Fax. (649) 941-3346
divucrzy@tciway.tc
http://www.caicosadventures.tc
Caicos Adventures Information Request Form
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