SURFside Ocean Academy

SURFside Ocean Academy

SURFside Ocean Academy
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Scuba & SnorkellingBoat ToursWaterskiing & JetskiingEco ToursKayaking & Canoeing
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
About
"Experience First Class Adventure with the Pros!" An ocean-based adventure company with 30+ years in Turks and Caicos waters offering watersports, kids camps and ecoadventures. Small groups and private charters only. We specialize and are professionals in SUP and PaddleFit, kayaking, wakeboard/waterski/tube, swimming instruction, SCUBA instruction and guided dives, private boat charters, kiteboarding and snorkeling. Our emphasis is on marine-based activities and watersports to help foster an appreciation for and better understanding of the environment, people and places of TCI.
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
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Brittney L
McHenry, IL9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Family
My 7 yr old, husband and myself did a 2 hour tour on Chalk Sound. The water was absolutely beautiful. It was a bit windy but we stayed close to the shore so it wasn't a problem. We really enjoyed speaking with our guide and learning about Turks and Caicos. Morgan was really responsive via email and WhatsApp and gave very clear instructions on where the meet up point was in Chalk Sound. The kayaking was definitely appropriate for beginner level paddlers (including my 7 yr old). It was the highlight of the trip for me!
Written January 1, 2025
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Tina T
Port Colborne, Canada31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
On a recent trip to Provo we booked a mangrove paddleboarding trip with Morgan at SURFside Ocean Academy and had a fantastic time! Morgan led at a pace we were comfortable with and shared her incredible depth of knowledge along the way. Her vast knowledge of sea life and the local environment greatly added to our understanding of the delicate balance of nature we were touring. We highly recommend the mangrove tour, Morgan and SURFside Ocean Academy…you won’t be disappointed!
Written November 29, 2022
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CKfly
19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
Our second time using surfside for babysitting. Morgan connected me with Rosita who is a mother of teens and certainly knows what to do to help out. Rosita likes to swim and was in the pool and ocean with my kids. She is very warmhearted. She was also super helpful managing their laundry and also getting them packed up and ready to go to the airport.

Last time we were in Turks was February 2020 and I remember thinking that I had spent a lot on babysitting but really it is the best money you will spend to actually relax a bit on your vacation and have flexibility to enjoy Turks. After the pandemic started I was so so glad I had had time to enjoy my "last" vacation.
Written February 28, 2022
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DBGator
Chattanoog6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
Fantastic time with Morgan on a kayak eco-tour! She was very knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about the mangroves, the island and the wildlife. She knew exactly where to go - we saw baby shark, rays, and at least 20 turtles just few away from us! Took a short walk on the island and saw multiple iguanas. She even brought us a nice snack. Would definitely recommend to anyone - easy enough for a beginner, but anyone would appreciate knowing where to go to see so many turtles!
Written September 17, 2021
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William T
Houston, TX21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
We had a great morning on a private kayak tour led by Byron through the mangroves. There were 5 of us including teens and adults. The paddling is easy and you don't need much experience. Byron was knowledgable about the local fauna and we saw lots of sea turtles. Terrific family excursion.

Morgan (owner) was super responsive by email and phone to help us set it up. We also did a private morning paddle fit class with her another day to improve our paddle board skills combined with strength and balance work. Morgan is inspiring in her fitness and enthusiasm. She is also highly energetic and knowledgable about the TCI. I would definitely seek her offerings again on a future visit.
Written March 20, 2022
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Traveling Family
Miami, FL2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Family
We used them to help find a babysitter for our 2 and 1 year old while we were in Provo… they were professional, communicative, and most importantly sent us Janice who was amazing! Our kids immediately loved her and she hung out with them, put them to bed, etc. She even came to the beach to play with our 2 year old in the sand. Just lovely! … oh and they charged my credit card so I didn’t worry about not having enough cash… incredible!
Written May 23, 2022
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Passenger618578
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Family
Dorothy babysat our 10-month old son for 5 days so that my husband and I could get some down time on our trip. She was truly fantastic and I cannot recommend her highly enough as a babysitter for anyone looking for some adult time during their vacation. Her breadth of experience watching young children is very evident from the moment you meet her; she asked all the right questions about our son’s routines and was already familiar with his bottles, sleepsacks, stroller, etc. She is also warm, kind, and friendly—a perfect demeanor for a baby. We are so thrilled to have found her through SURFside!!
Written March 28, 2022
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Storyteller579062
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Friends
We loved our private boat charter with Captain Byron. This was such a special way to get around to amazing spots on the island with our young children. We learned a lot about the history, nature and culture of the island from Byron.
We also were so appreciative of Morgan’s attention to detail and flexibility in getting us set up for a great day. We had initially booked a day where the seas ended up being a bit rough, so she offered to push it to a day with better conditions. She also made sure to stock snacks for the boat that we would all enjoy.
Written April 5, 2022
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Arati S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Family
We used SURFside for swimming lessons and babysitting for our 2 year old. We started the trip with him not wanting to go into the water, and left the trip with a fish who didn’t want to leave. Highly recommend Morgan and her team!
Written March 28, 2022
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Lisa H
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Family
We hired a babysitter for 4 young children (ages 18mos- 7yrs). The adults went out for dinner four nights and left the kiddos at the villa and they loved every minute with their babysitter, Sharnalee. She was punctual, reliable and so responsible. We loved having some adult time and knowing our children were in great hands!!!!
Written March 16, 2020
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