Explore on your own rating
Beach at the pier and cheap fixed-fare taxis.
Where ships dock
- Grand Turk Cruise Center (Carnival-built pier)
Getting to town
The cruise center has a beach, pool and shops at the pier. Don't walk to town: the road has no sidewalks.
Taxis have fixed outbound fares: about $4 per person to Governor's Beach and $5 to Cockburn Town (Visit TCI). Agree the return fare too.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar (official currency).
Entry: U.S. citizens need a passport valid for the length of stay; no tourist visa (TCI Border Force).
Top sights nearby
- Cockburn Town historic district
- Grand Turk Lighthouse
- Snorkeling and diving the wall (tour)
Beaches
- Cruise Center beach
- Governor's Beach
Safety & tips
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen.
- Agree the return fare before you go.
- Stingray and dive trips are popular.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Short distances. Be back 30 minutes before all-aboard.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.