EXPLORE TURKS & CAICOS WITH THE TCI FERRY
Ride the TCI Ferry to explore North Caicos and Middle Caicos, just a 25 minute ride. Departing regularly from Walkin Marina, Leeward Provo to Sandy Point Marina, North Caicos. Running Monday to Sunday and public holidays. Enjoy the comfort of our cushioned seating, storage space for goods and luggage. Thanks to the recently constructed causeway between Middle and North, one can take the ferry to North and ground transportation to Middle. Ground transportation includes: taxis, tours, rental cars.
TCI Ferry Service is very happy to announce the introduction of a new twice weekly ferry service to South Caicos. The new service will bridge the gap between the Turks & Caicos Islands making it easy and convenient for not only residents but also tourist to take the comfortable 90 minute ride to THE BIG SOUTH.
THE ISLANDS
NORTH CAICOS
North Caicos is the second-largest island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Known as the ‘Garden Island’, North Caicos is filled with lush vegetation and hills. The island is 41 sq. miles with a population of approximately 1500 residents. It is located 12 miles northeast of Providenciales and accessible daily by 25 minute boat ride by TCI Ferry service.
MIDDLE CAICOS
Middle Caicos is the largest island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Its dramatic coastline and natural beauty make Middle Caicos a sought-out destination for the tourists with an adventurous spirit and love of nature. Middle Caicos is a very lush island suitable for agriculture, from medicinal herbs to majestic fruits such as cassava, okra, guava …
SOUTH CAICOS
The island is known for its charm- you will find numerous quaint homes from the early 20th century preserved by time. South Caicos is surrounded by untouched reefs; a pure haven for marine enthusiasts. The island is home to the School of Marine Ecology- a part of the School for Field Studies…
THE ISLANDS & FERRY RATES: IN DEPTH
North Caicos
North Caicos is the second-largest island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Known as the ‘Garden Island’, North Caicos is filled with lush vegetation and hills. The island is 41 sq. miles with a population of approximately 1500 residents. It is located 12 miles northeast of Providenciales and accessible daily by 25 minute boat ride by TCI Ferry service.
Freshwater ponds dot the landscape. You can find flamingos and other rare birds nesting in the protected wetlands surrounding the island. The island is comprised of 5 settlements: Sandy Point, Kew, Whitby, Major Hill, and Bottle Creek which are all accessible by smooth, paved, traffic-free roads. Take a guided tour around the island. There are tons of prime locations. See the exotic flock of birds at Flamingo Pond. Tour the haunting and well preserved Loyalist plantation ruins at Wades Green’ Plantation or gaze into the depths of Cottage Pond, a submerged sinkhole in the center of land that connects to the ocean.
International cave divers have mapped the sinkhole to a depth of 255 feet. In the settlement of Bottle Creek you will find our hand craft market. A true gem of a place, walking the streets of the town is a step back into time. See ancestral homes made of ‘tabby walls’, concrete made from burning conch shells to create lime.
These homes are still occupied by residents to date. Minutes away from the island of North Caicos is the luxury island of Parrot Cay- home to numerous rich and famous people of the world such as Donna Karen, Bruce Willis, and many more.
North Caicos is home to
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Three Mary’s Cays Sanctuary
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Pumpkin Bluff Pond Nature Preserve
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Dickhill Creek and Bellfield Landing Pond Nature Reserve
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Cottage Pond Nature Reserve
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East Bay Islands National Park
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Wades Green Plantation
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Kew Farms
Single
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$30 per person
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$15 for Kids (under 9 yrs)
Round Trip
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$55 per person
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$30 for Kids (under 9 yrs)
Middle Caicos
In Middle Caicos there are a wide variety of sights to see. You must visit the untampered beauty of Bambarra Beach. The most famous sightseeing spot in Middle Caicos are the Conch Bar Caves. Formed from limestone these caves were once home to our native Indians. Mudjin Harbour, Indian Cave, Crossing Place Trail, Haulover Plantation – pick two or three if you want a laid back day or find them all and really explore the island! The Middle Caicos Co-op Handicraft Shop and Daniel’s Café in Conch Bar offer a super rest stop, with fabulous seafood, local information and great souvenirs.
Middle Caicos is known for bone fishing flats in the calm backwaters between the islands. It is said that the most flavourful seafood comes from the deep waters surrounding the island.
There are three settlements on the island of Middle Caicos. They are Conch Bar, Lorimers, and Bambarra. The settlement of Bambarra was established on the north shore of Middle Caicos in 1842 by survivors of the shipwreck of the Gambia, a Spanish slave ship bound for Cuba. “Bambarra” refers to the Bamberra people who lived on the shores of the Niger River in West Africa.
Places to visit in Middle Caicos
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Crossing Place Trail
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The Praying Hands
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Mudjin Harbour
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Conch Bar Caves
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Haulover Plantation
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Daniel’s Cafe
South Caicos
South Caicos schedule subject to change without prior notice
Known affectionately as ‘the Big South’, South Caicos is the one of the smaller islands in the Turks and Caicos archipelago and home to approximately 900 residents. Historically the island was a port for salt exporting between the islands. Currently, the island is known as the fishing capital of the Turks and Caicos, their main export relying on the catch of deep sea fishing and bone fishing. Fishing is the main economic gain for locals on the island. Travel to this unique island by a 90 min boat ride on the TCI Ferry or by plane.
The island is known for its charm- you will find numerous quaint homes from the early 20th century preserved by time. South Caicos is surrounded by untouched reefs; a pure haven for marine enthusiasts. The island is home to the School of Marine Ecology- a part of the School for Field Studies (accredited by Boston University) study abroad program. Countless students visit the island to study our numerous marine creatures such as sea turtles, dolphins, wales, sharks, and much more.
Sights to see in South Caicos
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The Boiling Hole
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School for Field Studies
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The Salinas
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Plandon Cay Cut
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Cockburn Harbor
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Regatta Village
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Ocean & Beach Resort
Rates
Single
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$30 per person
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$15 for Kids (under 9 yrs)
Round Trip
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$55 per person
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$30 for Kids (under 9 yrs)
*Thanks to the recently constructed causeway between Middle and North, one can take the ferry to North and ground transportation to Middle. Ground transportation includes: taxis, tours, rental cars.
