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Where are the Turks & Caicos located?
They are located 550 miles southeast of Miami, and lie southeast of the Bahamas, east of Cuba, and north of the Dominican Republic & Haiti.

How long are the flights to Turks & Caicos?
Flying from LAX to Providenciales takes about 8 hrs, 15 mins. From JFK a 3 hr, 40 min nonstop flight is available. If Grand Turk is your final destination, an interisland flight on Air Turks & Caicos will have you there in 25 minutes.

What airlines fly to Turks & Caicos?
Air Canada, American Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines, Delta

What kinds of planes?
You'll be on a Boeing 767 from LAX to Miami and a Boeing 737 from Miami to Providenciales. The nonstop flight from JFK to Providenciales is on a Boeing 757. Interisland flights are on an Embraer Brasilia EMB120.

What are the seating configurations?
The 767's have a 2-3-2 configuration. The seats are AB-CEG-HJ. The 737's and 757's have a 3-3 configuration. The seats are ABC-DEF. The EMB 120's have a 1-2 configuration. The seats are A-BC.

Do I need a passport?
Yes. Americans staying for fewer than 90 days do not need to obtain a visa upon entering Turks & Caicos, but will be required to present a valid U.S. passport to re-enter the United States. Please visit www.travel.state.gov and choose "International Travel" and "Turks & Caicos" to get the latest information. The contact information for the nearest U.S. Embassy is below:

U.S. Embassy
42 Queen Street
Nassau, The Bahamas
Email: ACSN@state.gov
Fax: (242) 356-7174
Emergency assistance: (242) 322-1181 (business hours), (242) 328-2206 (after hours)

Will someone pick us up at the airport?
Yes, unless otherwise specified, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

What is the time difference?
Turks & Caicos is in the Eastern Standard Time Zone. Daylight Savings Time is observed from April to October.

What currency do they use?
The US dollar is the official currency of Turks and Caicos.

What language do they speak?
English

Do I need shots/immunizations?
For legal reasons, we cannot make official recommendations regarding shots or immunizations. Please consult with your physician or visit www.cdc.gov for more information.

What’s the electricity?
110 volt/60 cycle, suitable for U.S. appliances

What are the luggage restrictions?
Please check with the airline(s) you are flying with for international and domestic luggage requirements and restrictions.

What's the diving like?
The Turks & Caicos Islands are surrounded by a 200 mile long, 65 mile wide coral reef system. This pristine reef system boasts an abundance of marine life that is made even more enjoyable by the near perfect diving conditions. Water temperatures range from 74-78 degrees in winter and 82-84 degrees in summer, and visibility can sometimes reach up to 200 feet! Much of the reef system starts just offshore in shallow turquoise waters, and in many places it drops off into an exceptional wall that begs exploration. Expect colorful sponges and corals, eagle rays, mantas, turtles, dolphins, and an impressive variety of tropical reef fish.

What thickness wetsuit do you recommend?
While the water can get warm enough to go without, we recommend divers wear a 3mm wetsuit for protection.

How long are the boat rides?
From Provo, boat rides to Grace Bay take about 20 minutes, boat rides to North West Point and Pine Cay take about 50 minutes and trips to southern sites take a little longer. From Grand Turk, the furthest dive site is 15 minutes away.

What's a typical dive day like?
Dive Provo - Boats typically depart at 8am for a two-tank morning and return between 1:00 & 3:30 pm depending on the dive destination for the day. Lunch is provided on the longer trips. Single tank dives in Grace Bay are also scheduled every afternoon at 2:00 pm.
Provo Turtle Divers - A typical dive day consists of a two-tank morning, although afternoon & night dives may also be arranged.
Oasis Divers - Two morning boat dives per day plus unlimited shore diving is the norm. Afternoon dives may also be arranged.

What’s not included?
Dive equipment rental

When will I receive my documents?
E-tickets and vouchers are sent approximately 3 weeks prior to your departure.