DIVING, ECO-ADVENTURES, & PRIVATE CHARTERS 2008
SCUBA DIVING
- Two Tank Dive
Departs daily at 8am with a maximum of 9 divers aboard a 40? catamaran - Courses
A full range of SCUBA courses including beginner ?try-dives?
ECO-ADVENTURES
- Snorkelling
Join a four hour snorkelling trip on the barrier reef - Kayaking Eco-Tour
Half day educational trip including mangroves, iguanas, and ecology - Kayak and Cultural Tour
Explore southwest Provo by kayak and visit local settlement Blue Hills - North Caicos Kayak & Sightseeing Tour
Kayak in Bottle Creek and visit the local villages & historical ruins of North Caicos - Middle Caicos Bicycling Tour
Travel by mountain bike to the limestone caves and beautiful beaches on Middle Caicos
PRIVATE ADVENTURES
- Private Dive Charters
Charter any of Big Blue?s vessels for a professional dive service - Private Eco-Adventures
Spend an unforgettable day exploring North and Middle Caicos - Private Boat Adventures
Customize a half or full day boat adventure aboard a comfortable power catamaran
SCUBA DIVING
Big Blue specializes in a small group and private dive service catering to all experience levels and diving interests. The main dive boat is a 40ft power catamaran that departs daily from Providenciales at 8.30am for two dives with a maximum of 9 guests. You may arrange to be picked up on Pine Cay. Night dives and 1-tank dives are regularly scheduled. Big Blue is rebreather and technical diving friendly.
DIVE COURSES
Big Blue offers a full range of scuba courses. Recreational courses are primarily conducted through the world-renowned PADI agency, technical courses through TDI. All courses are conducted privately or in very small groups.
Visit their?website?or?download our brochure?for further details on diving.
SNORKELLING
The Turks and Caicos offer some exceptional snorkelling. The best reefs are slightly offshore, a short boat ride away. There are numerous patch reefs and a long barrier reef that runs parallel to the north shore of the Caicos Islands. Other reefs can be found further away, adjacent to the islands of French Cay and West Caicos. Unquestionably, the Turks and Caicos is a snorkelling paradise and visitors should make at least one trip to the reef during their stay. Big Blue?s boutique trips are designed for 4-8 people.
Dedicated ? day snorkel trips
Half day snorkelling trips are conducted on the reefs that run between Providenciales and North Caicos. Sites are chosen to maximize the snorkel experience and are timed to coincide with the tides for optimum visibility. Reef fish and coral identification books are onboard the boat, and your guide will introduce you to the basics of coral ecology, fish identification, and reef etiquette. The small group size helps guests feel comfortable in the water. Guides will even show you basic free-diving (breath-holding) techniques,
allowing the more adventurous snorkellers to explore the labyrinth of coral tunnels which makes up the Turks and Caicos barrier reef.
PRIVATE SNORKELLING OPTIONS
Full-day snorkel adventures Spend the whole day exploring the reefs of the Caicos Bank. Destinations vary according to water and weather conditions but include the north shore barrier reef, the west coast of Providenciales, French Cay, and West Caicos On a full-day adventure you can take time to improve your snorkelling and free-diving technique. Beginners can learn to utilize wetsuits and weight belts to explore the underwater holes and
arches where wildlife awaits.
KAYAKING
Kayaking is an ideal way to observe the tropical wildlife and experience the numerous islands of the Turks and Caicos. Big Blue maintains a fleet of modern single and double kayaks featuring comfortable seats, back rests, and rudders. Double kayaks can include a jump seat to accommodate small children. Trips are scheduled from Providenciales and accommodate a maximum of 8 people, either 1/2 day or full day adventures.
ECO-ADVENTURES ON NORTH AND MIDDLE CAICOS
North Caicos is 30-minutes by boat from Providenciales and boasts a very different style. It has a resident population of around 2000 and is locally known as the ?garden island? of the Turks and Caicos. Middle Caicos is the largest island in the chain, but has a population of less than 300, and is located adjacent to North Caicos. Both are relaxed and fascinating islands where you can experience authentic Caribbean living. Big Blue keeps a collection of kayaks on North Caicos and a fleet of mountain bikes on Middle. Trips to these islands can be taken with one of our scheduled eco-tours, or customized as part of a full day private adventure.
Guided ?Kayak and Sightseeing Tours? on North Caicos
Big Blue?s full-day eco-adventure explores North Caicos by kayak and vehicle. Guests can paddle the tranquil waters of Bottle Creek, tour Wade?s Green historic plantation ruins, and spot the flamingos at Flamingo Pond Nature Reserve. Along the way, enjoy a delicious lunch in the home of local matriarch, and accomplished chef, Susan Butterfield and soak in the relaxed atmosphere found in the picturesque village of Kew.
Middle Caicos Biking Eco-Adventure
An unforgettable bike ride awaits visitors to Middle Caicos on this full-day eco-adventure. The bike route follows a rugged road through the hills and pinelands to the south, and then loops back along an easier coastal road to the north. The ride begins with the impressive limestone caves near Conch Bar and finishes with a swim at the famed Mudjin Harbour. A native lunch is served in a local Bambarra home, and is followed by a tour of the recently completed Bambarra Eco-Centre. This energetic day covers both North and Middle Caicos. It features approximately 15 miles of bike trails.
PRIVATE ECO-ADVENTURES ON NORTH AND MIDDLE CAICOS
Utilize Big Blue?s experience and infrastructure to design a full-day eco adventure across North Caicos, Middle Caicos or both. See below for a list of some of the activities available and remember, you can always incorporate kayaking or mountain biking into your private adventure.
? Explore the islands, visit the iguana sanctuary, and snorkel the reefs on the way to North Caicos.
? Visit Flamingo Pond Nature Reserve and Cottage Pond, a deep freshwater sinkhole.
? Tour the various 18th century plantation ruins and learn about the history of the TCI.
? Experience a taste of island life whilst you walk through the local villages and towns.
? Swim in the cooling turquoise waters at some of the spectacular and often deserted beaches.
? Walk along the coastal and interior trails and learn about the medicinal uses of the plants.
? Explore the impressive limestone caves which are the largest in the whole Caribbean.
? Enjoy some excellent seafood and local fare at Daniel?s Caf? and other native establishments.
? Take a peaceful ride down Bottle Creek in a custom made wooden longboat. (Max. 3 persons).
PRIVATE BOAT ADVENTURES
Big Blue Unlimited have a network of guides, facilities, and transportation which connect the islands for you. Explore off the beaten path and see more of the islands, reefs, and local culture. Private guides and trips are available for all activities. The boat adventures highlighted below are merely suggestions; Big Blue will design a day-out to suit your interests. Combine boating, diving, snorkelling, kayaking, biking, island exploration and more.
The Caicos Cays Eco-tour
Explore the string of cays and turquoise waters that run between Providenciales and North Caicos. Snorkel different spots along the coral reef as you travel up the coast. Spend time on the deserted beaches and learn about the marine life, bird life, and island geography. Stop at the iguana sanctuary on Little Water Cay and the Caicos Conch Farm to learn about two of the most important animals in the TCI. Half and full-day trips are available.
West Caicos
Enjoy the fun journey and truly amazing scenery on the island of West Caicos. Guests will experience some of the bluest waters in the island chain, snorkel the coral reefs, and jump from the cliffs into the deep pools below. Hike inland to historic Yankee Town and Lake Catherine. The lake is connected to the ocean via a labyrinth of underwater caves hidden beneath the island. Learn the unique geology of the island and explore the fossil reefs high above the waterline. It?s a full day adventure that will leave you exhausted and satisfied. Pick-up by boat along Provo?s south coast is possible.
French Cay & West Sand Spit
French Cay lies 15 miles to the south of Provo. The small island is a wildlife sanctuary near the edge of the wall featuring an abundance of bird life and pristine coral reefs in the adjacent waters. If the sea conditions are favourable it is possible to continue south to West Sand Spit, a small sandbar that emerges at low tide on the edge of the Caicos Bank. In the middle of nowhere, it?s an incredible natural phenomenon that has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Snorkel or dive along the top of the underwater wall that marks the return to the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy lunch while you relax on your very own, albeit temporary, private island.
Download complete brochure?as partially seen above or contact us:
BIG BLUE UNLIMITED
LEEWARD MARINA, PROVIDENCIALES,
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS.
Tel: 649-946 5034 Cell 649-231 6455
bigblue@tciway.tc?www.bigblue.tc
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