We were on an annual family trip with our children and their spouses and did a half day boat excursion on White Sands with Big Blue Collective and had the time of our lives!! Scheduling was super easy and the office was very responsive. Check in was easy and we were quickly introduced to our crew, Jake and Hugo!! Jake is a big history buff and knows so much out the Turks, Hugo was so friendly and was always looking for ways to make our day the best. The boat was stunning and had everything on board would need. We were taken to the reef for snorkeling and the spot Jake picked was amazing, the reef was vibrant and we all swam with a turtle for quite awhile. We then jumped back on board and Hugo was there with “nibbles” and drinks, whatever we wanted. We then headed to a beautiful sand bar beach and it was timed perfectly so it looked like we were just dropped in one middle of the turquoise waters! They both were amazing guides and as we headed back were all in agreement, best charter to date!! We are hoping to come back next year and will definitely see if Jake and Hugo are available for another exciting adventure.

Knowing that early November is not the busiest time of year on TCI, I fully expected that if this tour did not reach a certain enrollment threshold, it would be cancelled. Instead, Out we went-just me and the guide and it was great! I felt completely safe with my guide (whose name, I apologize, I've forgotten... but she was Canadian,) she made sure I saw everything I stated that I needed to see (sharks and turtles) in order to make my trip to the islands complete, and was quite pleasant to chat with. I will recommend Big Blue Collective to everyone who asks about my trip!

Our trip to Turks and Caicos coincided with Hurricane Oscar making landfall, so we had quite a bit of stormy weather. However, on the one clear day we were lucky to get, we jumped at the chance to go kayaking in the mangroves and visit Iguana Island. We rented our kayaks from Big Blue Collective, and they were fantastic! I had emailed them a few days before to confirm timing, as kayaking is dependent on the high tide. They were very responsive and helpful, so I highly recommend calling ahead for anyone planning to go. When we arrived, the staff was incredibly friendly and gave us a thorough briefing before we headed out on the water. My husband and I opted for a tandem kayak and spent about two hours paddling around the mangroves and exploring Iguana Island. We were able to spot some turtles and iguanas, which made the experience even more memorable. The water was a bit rough, which may have been due to the hurricane, but it just required a little more effort on our part. If you’re generally active, you shouldn’t have any issues handling it. Overall, we had a great experience renting from Big Blue Collective. Even though we did the excursion on our own, I can imagine their guided tours would be excellent too. Highly recommend them for anyone looking to explore the natural beauty of Turks and Caicos!

We did a half day private charter with Big Blue Collective on their 'Lil Chill 30ft power cat. Despite some rough water (highly unusual for T&C) our Captain and First Mate, Gustavo and Zay, made our trip absolutely unforgettable. We had beautiful snorkeling by Smith's Reef/Turtle Cove, spent some time at Noah's Arc for a drink and swam in the gorgeous, warm waters at sunset. I highly recommend Big Blue and Gustavo and Zay and we look forward to getting back for another visit. :)

Gustavo and Zay made our trip incredibly special. We had an awesome day on the water celebrating a birthday with friends. It was the perfect balance of beauty, sun and fun. Everything was super organized start to finish by Big Blue. Highly recommend.

Amazing experience! Dozens of green sea turtles, fish, and juvenile lemon and black tip reef sharks! Thank you, Kevins!

OMgosh! This excursion was incredible! Ally, our guide, was absolutely amazing! She was SO knowledgeable and super friendly. During our outing, we saw two stingrays, many seaturtles, and seven sharks (harmless--baby lemon and adult nurse). We did let a little rain put a damper on our fun! I would highly recommend!

Get up early for the Kayak Eco Tour! What a beautiful morning kayaking through the mangroves to see turtles, baby lemon sharks, stingrays, birds, and iguanas on "their" island. We highly recommend this peaceful excursion.

We booked a half day trip with Big Blue Collective that was so amazing! Captain Mark, G and Ally were extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. We relaxed on the beautiful boat, swam, snorkeled and had so much fun on the seabob. They served snacks, drinks and delicious gourmet sandwiches that we thoroughly enjoyed. The crew went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and ensure that we had a great time! This was a delightful experience on a luxury Catamaran that was truly memorable. It was a highlight of our trip and exceeded our expectations! Thank you for a wonderful day! I highly recommend Big Blue Collective to anyone looking for a unique experience.

We had a wonderful excursion. Very rewarding. Ketlyn was a great guide, keeping the perfect pace, and giving us opportunities sit and pay attention to the ecosystem. We saw lots of turtles, barracuda, lemon sharks, etc. if you want time in nature exploring the mangroves while getting some exercise, I highly recommend it.

Trip date: July 13th I’m sorry to say that I was very unimpressed with the BBC all day snorkel tour. Went last Wednesday with Hugo and Gustavo, very uninterested guides, and sometimes rude. I expected more for the money I paid. There were 3 snorkel stops with 9 guests. It felt a bit crowded for the size of the boat. The little kids spotted all the wildlife, including turtle and the rays. Never got to see the eel some of the guests saw and the dolphins spotted by the kids. The captains were on the their phones while at the wheel. The guides rarely engaged with the guests outside of the snorkeling ‘brief’ at each stops. The last stop was so boring, I think they were killing time snorkeling over rocky reefs that some guests wanted to go back to the boat. There was no guiding or spotting whatsoever! One of them spotted a lobster, literally that’s it. It was so sad. May be just the luck of the draw that day. If the company is reading this, pls contact your guests for feedback, I’d like my money back or an explanation of why my experience was so bad. To add to the injury, I was completely ignored while snack was served. Hugo literally walked past me multiple times to hand out the snack boxes. I had to ask for one, and the only interaction with me was ‘good?’ Throughout the day.

We ended up being the only ones on the tour and had a fabulous time with our guide, Hugo. He took his time to tell us about the animal life and plants. We saw turtles, sharks and some baby barracudas. All were friendly but in a I-won't-bite-you-kind of way. Highly recommended.

We had a great time on our Kayak tour of the mangroves. Our guide was informative and helpful as we kayaked. We saw many fish, a baby shark, conch and a turtle.

Our group of 10 booked a North Shore tour on White Sands and we had such an amazing day. Captain Cole and her crew Allie and Amber were absolutely fantastic. They fed us all day long and made sure there was plenty to drink to keep us hydrated. We have booked other tours before, with other companies, but this was our favorite. All 3 women were so personable and attentive, not only to us but to the ocean environment. It was so refreshing to witness such care and concern. The vessel is immaculate and comfortable. Plenty of sun for those who desire it, and plenty of shade for those seeking respite from it. The typical snorkel spot was packed with boats, so Cole took us to a less popular spot that was equally as beautiful and far less traveled. We were fortunate enough to see three nurse sharks during our adventure, and it was truly magical. When we stopped at Pine Cay to anchor down for a few hours, eat lunch, and enjoy the beach, Jojo the dolphin came right up to the boat. He must've been there for a good 10 minutes or so, just swimming and playing with everyone. He left and came back a few minutes later with Bo, Sarge, and Scooter. The other 3 didn't get as close, but Jojo came right back to the boat as if to show off his family. It was incredible! This is a day that none of our group will ever forget.

Whether you’ve never ocean kayaked before or are an old pro, Mitch will get you geared up in either a double or solo kayak (your choice) and off to explore the white and red mangroves across the way and learn how they protect the area against erosion and the lessons learned in other parts of the world where they’ve been removed for development. There you may see turtles, conchs, and pelicans. Then off to Iguana Island—a reserve for the native Iguana population—where you’ll learn about how they survive without a source of fresh water. In total, about 8km (5 miles) of paddling to work off some of that resort excess! Highly recommended.