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

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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[@GirlGoingGlobal]

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

[@TravelingFlamingo]

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

[@janicejohnson2966]

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]

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

[@dianematlock2782]

Yes! We LOVE Grand Turk! 🌴🛳☀️

[@TravelingFlamingo]

We did too! The water was amazing 🌊

[@kimmcallan8287]

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

[@johnnyboyhaitimusic]

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

[@miongoogle1035]

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

[@TravelingFlamingo]

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

[@Tissy94]

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

[@TravelingFlamingo]

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

[@Darryl8000]

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

[@TravelingFlamingo]

We hope you have an amazing time!!!

[@Neeeesha]

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

[@TravelingFlamingo]

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]

we are going in may as well cant wait

[@sarahtrevelline2288]

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

[@TravelingFlamingo]

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

[@WestCoastCultured]

Love it

[@TravelingFlamingo]

Thank you 😊 happy travels 🦩

[@andreaharris4683]

​​@@TravelingFlamingoIs that pool heated

[@tresrules16543]

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]

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

[@davidfence6939]

Better than Nassau

[@tresrules16543]

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

[@michaelgrimes8828]

Never been to Grand Turk, love to go.

[@TravelingFlamingo]

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

[@daniellewaller2844]

You’re not missing much. I was so disappointed

[@nicole21703]

How much are the clamshells

[@michelleroberts7901]

how much is the rental for snorkeling ?

[@angrybeaver6667]

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]

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

[@reginarizer5797]

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

[@corneliarussell2131]

do you have to pay for your food

[@shindrithargriethrat8408]

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]

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

[@shindrithargriethrat8408]

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

[@reenakemp9132]

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]

Hmm that is weird. Have a great cruise 🚢 ❤️

[@marcosanaya9087]

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

[@stacijones6706]

Not as of April 1st

[@Rick-ur7fe]

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

[@TravelingFlamingo]

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

[@Rick-ur7fe]

@@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

[@davidfence6939]

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]

Interesting. Thanks for the update.

[@lawrencetaylorsr]

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]

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

[@daniellewaller2844]

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

[@danielamaldonado4838]

do you get a passport stamped here?

[@TravelingFlamingo]

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]

Did you have to pay to use the pool ?

[@LJ-vj8kv]

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

[@dorenerogals4497]

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

[@TravelingFlamingo]

Lol 🏊‍♀️

[@Chuck_and_Boom2024]

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

[@williamwatson689]

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]

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]

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

[@mkdavis5720]

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