Is the Grand Turk Cruise Port worth the visit? Full Guide 🇹🇨

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.พ. 2023
  • The Grand Turk Cruise Port is a massive cruise centre and the only place to dock when visiting Grand Turk by cruise ship. We are at the Grand Turk Cruise Center which is a 50 million dollar cruise port which Carnival Cruise line opened in 2006. What do you need to bring? What is there to do? We are going to tell you everything you need to know to prepare for your day at Grand turk.
    To ensure you have all the information to decide if you want to visit Grand turk and what to do while there our Grand Turk cruise port guide gives you all the information you need. We review arrival and departure, port atmosphere, what to do at grand turk cruise centre, dining, what is near the port and what to bring with you.
    The Grand Turk Port has lots to see and do. There are 4 main areas, shopping, pool, north beach and south beach. We thoroughly go over each area and tell you what is included and costs extra. The most popular dining location is the Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville and that is located in between the pool area and north beach. When taking a Grand Turk cruise you are definitely to want to plan to get off the ship and explore the port. All the excursions are booked through the cruise line, so you can do that before you arrive. Some of the most popular ones are snorkeling, flowrider, and party catamaran. Booking a Grand Turk excursion is a fun way to take your trip to the next level but there is lots to do at the port so you don't need one.
    There are tons of tips and tricks to ensure you have a great day. The Carnival Grand Turk Cruise port has two beaches. Not many Caribbean ports have beaches right when you get off the ship. The North beach is busier but it does have more shade and less rocks. South beach is nice and quiet with lots of available seating. The Grand Turk cruise port beach where we spent most of our day and loved it. Remember to bring all your sun protection.
    We hope that you liked our Caribbean Cruise Port video about the Grand Turk Cruise port. What are other Grand Turk cruise ports things to do? Do you think the Carnival Grand Turk cruise port was a good additon to the Caribbean C? Do you have any other Grand Turk tips and tricks? Let us know in the comments below.
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  • @dianematlock2782
    @dianematlock2782 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yes! We LOVE Grand Turk! 🌴🛳☀️

  • @GirlGoingGlobal
    @GirlGoingGlobal ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ahh I go there soon! Thanks for all the tips ❤ excited!

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is going to be so much fun 🌴 we hope you have a great trip 🚢

  • @kimmcallan8287
    @kimmcallan8287 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That looks like a great spot to spend a day, as always great detail

    • @johnnyboyhaitimusic
      @johnnyboyhaitimusic ปีที่แล้ว

      It is.
      Come you'll meet me and have great drinks✅

  • @janicejohnson2966
    @janicejohnson2966 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Visited on Mardi Gras on 8-3-23. I actually went swimming on SouthBeach since it was less crowded. Enjoyed shopping at Ron Jon's and met new friends at Starbucks. The bathrooms are serviced and very clean! Beautiful tropical island but the summer sun was blazing! Friendly local people too.🏝🩷💚

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sounds like a lovely way to spend the day! Yes the summer sun is real. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @miongoogle1035
    @miongoogle1035 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesone description, great details & beautiful views. Love the ways you divided the 4 areas, the most informative and complete video. Thansk !

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much. We are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @Darryl8000
    @Darryl8000 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks never been will be my first time going in October on Carnival Cruise. Thanks for the info. 😊💯

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We hope you have an amazing time!!!

  • @Tissy94
    @Tissy94 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So beautiful, can’t wait until my cruise to explore

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We had such a fun time! Have a great trip.

  • @Neeeesha
    @Neeeesha ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Going in may, was on the fence about booking an excursion for this port and your video was so informative! Thanks

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  ปีที่แล้ว

      We are so glad you found the video helpful. We had a great day at Grand Turk. Hope you have a great trip. Happy travels 🦩

    • @davidhixson9962
      @davidhixson9962 ปีที่แล้ว

      we are going in may as well cant wait

  • @tresrules16543
    @tresrules16543 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Amazed you could make a ten minute video for Grand Turk. The two times me and my family went there, we found ourselves walking to the shops, and then doing a U-Turn back to the boat

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It isn’t for everyone. We really enjoyed the beach :) 🏖️

    • @davidfence6939
      @davidfence6939 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Better than Nassau

    • @tresrules16543
      @tresrules16543 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @davidfence6939 Never got the chance to go there. I cannot confirm nor deny whether or not it's true lol

  • @sarahtrevelline2288
    @sarahtrevelline2288 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love G.T.!! Beach/snorkeling are amazing! Margaritaville... gotta hit it up!! ❤

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are so many fun activities. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @WestCoastCultured
    @WestCoastCultured ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 😊 happy travels 🦩

    • @andreaharris4683
      @andreaharris4683 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@TravelingFlamingoIs that pool heated

  • @michaelgrimes8828
    @michaelgrimes8828 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Never been to Grand Turk, love to go.

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is such a beautiful island. Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @daniellewaller2844
      @daniellewaller2844 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re not missing much. I was so disappointed

  • @angrybeaver6667
    @angrybeaver6667 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been there three times and never even realized there was a nasa thing or the giant whale. We are going again in a couple weeks and I will make sure to check those out with the kids. Also I think we are going to do the downtown tour with the beach day since its only 3.5 hours and we can still enjoy the port after.

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds like so much fun! Enjoy your beach day. Happy travels 🦩

  • @shindrithargriethrat8408
    @shindrithargriethrat8408 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I went there in January of 2023 and just sat on the beach in the shade and drank $5 rum punch made by the locals and swam in the most beautiful water I ever saw.

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds like an amazing way to spend the day :) ☀️ 🍹 🏝️

    • @shindrithargriethrat8408
      @shindrithargriethrat8408 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TravelingFlamingo It was. I've definitely been bitten by the cruise bug.

  • @reenakemp9132
    @reenakemp9132 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Weird. Im stopping here on RC Independence of the Seas April 8th, but it's only a Carnival port.. maybe because Labadee was cancelled, and they worked something out with Carnival to go there as a substitute.

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hmm that is weird. Have a great cruise 🚢 ❤️

  • @reginarizer5797
    @reginarizer5797 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is is safe to rent a golf cart or jeep from outside the cruise port?

  • @davidfence6939
    @davidfence6939 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Guessing RCL has contracted with Carnival while Labadee is out of the question due to unrest. A number of RCL cruises ik 2024 coming to Grand Turk to replace Labadee

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Interesting. Thanks for the update.

  • @michelleroberts7901
    @michelleroberts7901 ปีที่แล้ว

    how much is the rental for snorkeling ?

  • @marcosanaya9087
    @marcosanaya9087 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We’re going from April 1-6.
    Do you know if you still have to be vaccinated to get off at Turks And Caicos?

  • @nicole21703
    @nicole21703 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much are the clamshells

  • @corneliarussell2131
    @corneliarussell2131 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    do you have to pay for your food

  • @lawrencetaylorsr
    @lawrencetaylorsr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just left this port last Thursday and this was the worst post ever, nothing to do. Took a tour outside of the port and it was boring. Went to the lighthouse and paid $3 to look at it. We couldn’t go into the lighthouse like one of the taxi drivers told us. If I have to book another cruise with this port, I’ll just stay on ship

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is too bad you couldn’t go in the light house. Thanks for sharing your experience.

    • @daniellewaller2844
      @daniellewaller2844 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I agree. Rented golf cart. Waste of money. Margaritaville is not all that I can swim in a pool at home. We go back in January and I’m not looking forward to it. One of our toner stops is Aruba so I don’t want to cancel

  • @Rick-ur7fe
    @Rick-ur7fe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have any information about the port being open, when there are NO cruise ships in?

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My understanding is when there is no cruise ship the stores are not open.

    • @Rick-ur7fe
      @Rick-ur7fe ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TravelingFlamingo Thank you for that information. I am going to Provo on 6/22 and was wanting to travel to Grand Turk to see the shops. I will check the cruise schedule

  • @Chuck_and_Boom2024
    @Chuck_and_Boom2024 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I thought this was Turks and Caicos’s 😂😂😂

  • @danielamaldonado4838
    @danielamaldonado4838 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you get a passport stamped here?

    • @TravelingFlamingo
      @TravelingFlamingo  ปีที่แล้ว

      We've never had our passport stamped in Caribbean ports (we have in Europe) but generally no. Were from Canada however so perhaps we have some agreements but customs didn't come on the ship nor did any official (minus the cruise line security) interact with us at all. Hope that helps Daniela! Happy Travels.

  • @peggytran5054
    @peggytran5054 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you have to pay to use the pool ?

    • @LJ-vj8kv
      @LJ-vj8kv ปีที่แล้ว

      I heard them say it’s included! Sign me up for free pool and beach :)

  • @dorenerogals4497
    @dorenerogals4497 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m with your sister and never swim in anything but a pool😱😂

  • @williamwatson689
    @williamwatson689 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cruising was known for experiencing foreign culture, enjoying onboard entertainment and good services, most of which have disappeared. These fake ports are in insult.

    • @learntolove3327
      @learntolove3327 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so disappointed. Should've done more research. My siblings and our families are going next month. I should've stuck to my guns and booked a cruise where we could be around locals. 😮‍💨

    • @gialollobrigida1713
      @gialollobrigida1713 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You really can’t get that at all with large ship cruising.

    • @mkdavis5720
      @mkdavis5720 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We rented a golf cart…outside the port, and went roaming around the island. We went to a beach were there was hardly anyone there. We went to a shop and spent time taking to the wonderful mom, daughter and granddaughter that ran the store. The granddaughter was about 2 and I had a blast playing with her for a bit. (Yes I am one of those grandmas). We had a blast just visiting while we bought some items. One lady on the beach was selling some cute bracelets and we bought some for my grandkids. She gave us an island blessing, which was interesting…but I can always use more blessing. It was a great experience and had a lot of fun