White Sands Charters & Tours
White Sands Charters & Tours
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Just 200 feet from the Grand Turk Cruise Center, your adventure awaits! Private boat charters to Gibbs Cays, interact with our friendly Sting Rays. Ultimate Reef Snorkel Tours. Snorkel our pristine waters with lots of exotic tropical fish. Salt Cay day trips. Get away from the crowds, Visit this charming laid back island or experience breath taking Whale Watching. light/deep tackle also available
Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos
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Sondra P
3 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
We chose to do a private excursion trip with some friends/family during our cruise stop. The crew was so helpful and friendly. It was my son’s first time officially snorkeling (7years old) and he had a bit of a freak out and Mackenzie helped us get him situated and swam back to the boat to get the life preserver ring and then helped pull him along so we could still enjoy the snorkeling. We loved the sea wall and all of the fish! They also dove for conch and made a fresh ceviche on the beach. There weren’t many stingrays around at Gibb’s Cay but we didn’t mind as we had a stingray excursion at our next stop. Captain Don cleaned the conch shells so well that we had no issues bringing them back on our boat as souvenirs. It was a great day and the whole crew was the best!
Written February 18, 2023
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Cindy R
Salt Lake City, UT7 contributions
Sep 2022
Our charter started with a friendly captain in a clean boat with a small group of excited individuals. The boat ride was short to Sting-Ray City, and our captain instructed us on what to do and how to interact with the sting rays.
He gave everyone his time with a personal touch with stories, the names he had given the different Rays on the sand bar. The Rays were docile, and he would handle the rays for us to feed and see up close. We were able to feed the creatures as they swam around our feet.
After we enjoyed the Rays, we went near the drop-off area and did some snorkeling. There was plenty of fish to see, and since it was in the middle of the ocean, there was a lot of plant life.
He gave everyone his time with a personal touch with stories, the names he had given the different Rays on the sand bar. The Rays were docile, and he would handle the rays for us to feed and see up close. We were able to feed the creatures as they swam around our feet.
After we enjoyed the Rays, we went near the drop-off area and did some snorkeling. There was plenty of fish to see, and since it was in the middle of the ocean, there was a lot of plant life.
Written September 13, 2022
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liz S
Kemptville10 contributions
Feb 2020
We picked up this tour on the beach in Grand Turk. They grouped us with other Independent travellers from our cruise ship. At a charge of $50 US each they took us out for 2 hours first snorkeling on a reef . Then a short ride to Gibbs Day to see the rays. Troy was a great captain as well he escorted us on our snorkelling tour. At the Cay he attracked the rays with some food and held the rays for everyone to touch and hold if they liked. He explained the safe way to hold the rays for both your's and
the rays safety as well. Troy is very knowledgeable about the Rays and made sure we were all safe.
It was awesome to stand in the water with the Rays swimming around without the normal crowds of people that you experience at places like Stingray City. We were the only boat on the island so our small group of 8 were able to have an up close and personal experience .
the rays safety as well. Troy is very knowledgeable about the Rays and made sure we were all safe.
It was awesome to stand in the water with the Rays swimming around without the normal crowds of people that you experience at places like Stingray City. We were the only boat on the island so our small group of 8 were able to have an up close and personal experience .
Written February 29, 2020
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Kadejah T
Providenciales4 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
We had an amazing time with Don and his lovely son.It was my husband’s birthday and we visited Grand Turk and decided to do a boat trip. We started the day snorkeling and it was the best experience I ever had on the water(I’m not the best swimmer) Don was very understanding, knowledgeable and very laid back but professional and we couldn’t ask for a better Captain, He had his first mate who also happens to be his son and he is also a great kid that’s eager to learn the business from his dad. We also did the ocean wall which was a new experience for me and a big adrenaline rush but so forth it. We ended the day at Gibbs Cay where Don called the Sting rays and we had a great time interacting with them. We will recommend Don to anyone who wants to see experience Grand Turk the right way, His tours are very cost efficient and customizable!
Written October 13, 2021
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Richard M
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Oct 2022
We chartered White Sands in 2019 and had an awesome experience. We booked again in October of 2022, however our cruise ship did not port in Grand Turk due to hurricane. I requested a refund of my deposit and finally received it after about a month. Donovan communicated with me the whole time about their credit card processing problems. Would definitely recommend White Sands and will book again next time in Grand Turk.
Written November 13, 2022
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Nebbeler
1 contribution
Mar 2020
We booked through them and when our cruise was completely cancelled, I reached out to them regarding our reservation, asking for consideration in not making us pay the $550 deposit, they didn't even have the courtesy to answer either of my emails.
Instead we were charged for the charter we could't take. It's not like we had any control over whether or not we could go. Very disappointing.
Instead we were charged for the charter we could't take. It's not like we had any control over whether or not we could go. Very disappointing.
Written May 9, 2020
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Chris Dunn
Temecula, CA22 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We always book local vendors. Donavan and his staff were awesome. His timing on emails and phone calls, were always answered in a timely manner. The details of the excursion was right on . We’ve very happy with our experience, the only thing I would suggest is touching up the paint on his sign , so people don’t miss you , we almost walked right pass your spot. Other than that it was great
Written February 26, 2020
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Bee
Scottsdale, AZ194 contributions
Nov 2022
AMAZING time, again! Our family took a snorkel and Gibbs Cay tour, a few years back and had such an great time that we booked on our most current visit. Capt. Donovan and his crew took care of everything we needed to enjoy an excellent time. We had a lovely, fresh conch ceviche lunch, rum punch, cold bottled water, sunbrellas, even a speaker we could play our own music through. I will book with Capt. Don' again and again, any time I'm going to be visiting Grand Turk Caicos. Thank You to all for made our afternoon beautiful and memorable :D
Written November 28, 2022
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KB
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May 2023 • Family
We have snorkeled with this company 4/5 times now and it's always THE BEST day on our cruise vacations. Captain Donovan and his crew are phenomenal and always treat us like family. We have done the half day snorkel tour and also the full day 4 stop tour with stingrays. The full day is the best if you have time!! Makenzie is awesome! We loved seeing our friend Abraham again and meeting Vasco. These guys really make sure you're safe and have a great time. Highly recommend.
Written May 25, 2023
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SoCalGirlSouthBay_CA
Barcelona, Spain82 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Our finding White Sands Charters was just a fluke: all the snorkel boats were booked so we just walked down the beach & got lucky. We snorkeled in a fairly shallow area and saw many beautifully colored fish. Then snorkeled at the “shelf” where there’s a huge drop off. All I could see was blue/black water & it freaked me out. Almost like a vertigo. But the other participants loved it and apparently saw interesting fish. Then we went to a separate uninhabited island to see stingrays. There were so many & they came right up to us. It was amazing. The boat guys were marvelous: very friendly, informative & helpful. Will definitely see them again when I go back.
Written January 4, 2023
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csheller
Marco Island, FL7 contributions
What the rates are for a snorkeling trip
Veronica G
New York57 contributions
$65 Per person.
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