Port: Grand Turk
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Grand Turk
Grand Turk is the capital of Turks & Caicos, and it has been a longtime favorite destination for divers eager to explore the 7,000-foot-deep pristine coral walls that drop down only 300 yards out to sea. On shore, the tiny island is home to white-sand beaches, the National Museum, and a few wild horses and donkeys, which leisurely meander past the white-walled courtyards, pretty churches, and bougainvillea-covered colonial inns on their daily commute into town.
The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.
Chukka Off-Road Safari
Tour Code: GDT-5857
Duration: 2 hours
Retail Value: $109.00
Price: Free
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Experience the natural history and cultural heritage of Grand Turk during this off-road island adventure.
Depart the pier for the drive via off-road vehicle to the airport. Upon arrival, you will view the space capsule in which astronaut John Glenn splashed down in the Atlantic near the Turks and Caicos Islands. You will then travel through the center of the island's capital city, Cockburn Town, for a scenic ride past the early 19th-century Bermudian-styled buildings along historic Front Street. From here, you will view the ruins of old salt ponds, or salinas, and learn how salt was produced. You will also see the windmills that were used to funnel natural seawater from one salina to another.
Next, you will take an off-road drive along the Town Salina, where you may see pink flamingoes foraging for food. You will then make your way to the top of Breezy Brae for breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean. From here, you will pass the North Creek and proceed along a narrow sand track to North Wells, home to many indigenous wild horses, donkeys and cows.
After passing through North Creek, you will continue to pass the St. Thomas Anglican Church, the first church built on Grand Turk by Bermudian settlers, en route to the southeast side of the island. Along the way, you will ascend Gun Hill for spectacular vistas and photo opportunities of Gibb's Cay, and many tiny uninhabited islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
Your tour will conclude with a brief stop at Governor's Beach, where you will have an opportunity to relax and take a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear water before re-boarding your off-road vehicle for the return drive to the pier.
Please note: This tour involves travel over bumpy and uneven surfaces. This tour is not recommended for pregnant guests, guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with limited mobility or guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and bring a towel from the ship. Guests under the age of six will not be permitted on this tour.
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Terms & Conditions:
Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the 
above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.