Turks and Caicos The Turks and Caicos consist of 40 different islands and cays, only 8 of which are inhabited. The islands of the Turks and Caicos are almost as diverse as its people. From the main tourist centre of Providenciales to the quiet and tranquil islands of North and Middle Caicos to the historic Capital Island of Grand Turk; each one offers a different experience and a unique character but all offer year round great climate, beaches and underwater activities.
The true is Turks and Caicos is unspoiled paradise waiting to be revel to you. The best way to experience the Turks and Caicos Islands is to explore the islands aboard a luxury catamaran “Oteka ”. Catamaran “Oteka” will be available for charter from May to October, a perfect getaway for the summer months!There are few choices to book the “Oteka”:
The CAPTAIN ONLY cruise provides a skipper and is an economically
viable solution where the freedom of organization is yours.
FULLY-CREWED with all-inclusive or half-board options. Here
your second crew is a professional chef/hostess, along with an
experienced sailo
“HALF-BOARD” option offers gourmet breakfasts and lunches on board
while leaving your evenings free to test the local restaurants.
Rates:Capt-Only 2 guests/$7,271- 3 guests /$8,123 - 4 guests /$8,123 5 guests /$8,975 - 6 guests /$8,975 Turks & Caicos (Provo) summers
Full board 2 guests /$9,424 - 3 guests /$10,401- 4 guests /$11,378- 5 guests /$12,355 - 6 guests /$13,333.
Providenciales is the most well known of the Turks and Caicos Islands offfering a wide range of hotels, restaurants, attractions and facilities.
Your plane will land at the International Airport (PLS) where one of your crew will greet you and provide transfer to the catamaran “Oteka”. It is here in Providenciales that you will embark on your adventure guide by Captain Pat Beaufront and his crew.
Grand Turk and Salt Cay offer a glimpse into Caribbean history with great Bermudian architecture and a rustic charm as well as some of the best diving.
Lake-like in serenity the Catamaran Oteka will be sailing principally within the Caicos bank where you will be protected at all times by the barrier reef. Middle Caicos and North Caicos represent the best of the Turks and Caicos environment, with lush green woodlands, the biggest cave network in the Caribbean on Middle Caicos, cottage pond and flamingo pond in North Caicos and a vast range of plant life and birdlife.
On Middle Caicos a guide will take you to discover the Conch Bar where a labyrinth of underground cave systems come equipped with calcium stalactites and stalagmites as well as our local friendly fruit bats. Just further on you will be confronted with relics of the Amerindian tribes which called these isles home over 1,200 years ago.
South Caicos is the heart for the fishing grounds, with lobster and conch exported from the islands, the historic Cockburn harbour and the natural phenomenon of the boiling hole.
This small yet friendly island offers many secluded beaches with awe inspiring views of the turquoise waters and surrounding islands. These are few of examples of things to do in the Turks and Caicos Islands, there is golf, shopping, diving.
How to get there:
From Toronto and Turks and Caicos by WestJet, three times schedule.
Flight Departure Arrival
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From Toronto - WS2668 10:00 a.m. 1:50 p.m.
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From Providenciales - WS2669 2:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m.
One-way fares, available in both directions on non-stop flights only, are available from $149, plus applicable taxes and fees.
Fares are available by calling WestJet's Sales Super Centre at 1-888-WESTJET 1-888-WESTJET (937-8538), your preferred travel agent or by visiting www.westjet.com.
American Airlines offers 3 daily flights from Miami, and one a day from New York’s JFK. Direct flights are also available from Boston on Saturdays.
Delta offers 6-times a week service from Atlanta (no Tuesday flight), plus a second flight on Saturdays.
US Airways offers daily flights from Charlotte, and will add a second daily flight from hat city in February. Direct flights are also available from Boston and Philadelphia on Saturdays and Sundays.
Air Canada has direct flights from Toronto on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and from Montreal on Thursdays.
Providenciales /Provo Airport:
Airport Code: PLSLatitude: N 21°15' .6Longitude: W 72°46'.7(17° MBPV PLS N21 46.4 WO72 16.0 F-4, Jet A-1. 1100 - 2300)