Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard, Turks and Caicos

Name: Turks and Caicos Explorer II
Brand: Turks and Caicos Explorer II
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (61 reviews)

Exciting dive safaris exploring the Turks and Caicos' best diving onboard this welcoming liveaboard

from$412 /day

per person

Overview

One of the Turks and Caicos' longest-serving liveaboards, this vessel is backed by nearly 20 years of cruising experience and an exceptional crew. Each of the Turks and Caicos Explorer II's itineraries includes exploration across the islands, with shark encounters, thriving coral reefs, and plummeting walls. You'll also have the chance to go ashore and visit beaches, colonial ruins, and stunning geological formations. Back on board, you'll enjoy smooth sailing, panoramic views, delicious dining and drinking, and a fun social atmosphere ideal for outgoing and adventurous guests.

Highlights

Top-notch facilities for divers with nitrox, camera table and swim deck
World-class reef, wall, and wreck diving with up to five dives per day
Exceptional crew, offering personalised round the clock service
Incredible encounters with sharks, eagle rays, and turtles, and more

Number of cabins:10
Internet:NO
Nitrox:YES
Ensuite bathrooms:YES
Guest / Guide:10:1
Group booking discounts

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20Jun 2026
8D / 7N
Turks and Caicos Diving Expedition
Up to 24 dives
from $3,495
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives Up to 24
Experience Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
20 Jun 2026
03:00 PM
Providenciales
Providenciales Airport: PLS
Return
27 Jun 2026
09:00 AM
Providenciales
Providenciales Airport: PLS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
15l tanks (limited)
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Tax and port fees - US$95 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$195 per person
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 65%
Airport transfers
Nitrox - US$150 per trip
Equipment rental - US$150 per trip
Dive computer - US$75 per trip
Diving courses
Gratuities
Satellite phone
Meal ashore on last night
Highlights
Circular trip around Providenciales, West Caicos and French Cay
Enjoy the clear water and white sand beaches of Providenciales
Dive the Molasses Reef Wreck, dating from 1513
Dive the swim-throughs and gully of West Caicos
Log dives on West Caicos' 3-km long wall
Dive with the grey reef sharks sharks of French Cay
Chance sightings of hammerhead, bull, lemon and tiger sharks
Night dives included
Day 1:
Guests may begin to board the Turks & Caicos Explorer II at around 15:00. Dinner will be served at 18:30, followed by the captain’s briefing at 20:00.

Day 2:
Providenciales' Northwest Point. Four to five dives, with the night spent at mooring.

Day 3:
Two morning dives at Providenciales’ Northwest Point, followed by a 2-hour trip to West Caicos. Three dives, with the night spent at mooring.

Day 4:
Up to five dives at West Caicos, with the night spent at mooring.

Day 5:
Two dives at West Caicos, transit to French Cay, and three dives at French Cay, with the night spent at mooring.

Day 6:
Five dives at French Cay, with the night spent at mooring.

Day 7:
Dawn dive and morning dive at French Cay, with departure for the 2-hour trip back to port. Leisurely afternoon with dinner ashore. Night spent aboard the vessel.

Day 8:
Enjoy breakfast between 07:00-08:30 before disembarking at 09:00.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
>12 months prior to departure - deposit fully refundable.
>6 months prior to departure - 10% of regular rate.
>120 days prior to departure - 20% of regular rate.
>60 days prior to departure - 30% of regular rate.
59 days or less prior to departure - Full payment due and non-refundable.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.

from $3,495 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out
27Jun 2026
8D / 7N
Turks and Caicos Diving Expedition
Up to 24 dives
from $3,495
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives Up to 24
Experience Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
27 Jun 2026
03:00 PM
Providenciales
Providenciales Airport: PLS
Return
04 Jul 2026
09:00 AM
Providenciales
Providenciales Airport: PLS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
15l tanks (limited)
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Tax and port fees - US$95 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$195 per person
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 65%
Airport transfers
Nitrox - US$150 per trip
Equipment rental - US$150 per trip
Dive computer - US$75 per trip
Diving courses
Gratuities
Satellite phone
Meal ashore on last night
Highlights
Circular trip around Providenciales, West Caicos and French Cay
Enjoy the clear water and white sand beaches of Providenciales
Dive the Molasses Reef Wreck, dating from 1513
Dive the swim-throughs and gully of West Caicos
Log dives on West Caicos' 3-km long wall
Dive with the grey reef sharks sharks of French Cay
Chance sightings of hammerhead, bull, lemon and tiger sharks
Night dives included
Day 1:
Guests may begin to board the Turks & Caicos Explorer II at around 15:00. Dinner will be served at 18:30, followed by the captain’s briefing at 20:00.

Day 2:
Providenciales' Northwest Point. Four to five dives, with the night spent at mooring.

Day 3:
Two morning dives at Providenciales’ Northwest Point, followed by a 2-hour trip to West Caicos. Three dives, with the night spent at mooring.

Day 4:
Up to five dives at West Caicos, with the night spent at mooring.

Day 5:
Two dives at West Caicos, transit to French Cay, and three dives at French Cay, with the night spent at mooring.

Day 6:
Five dives at French Cay, with the night spent at mooring.

Day 7:
Dawn dive and morning dive at French Cay, with departure for the 2-hour trip back to port. Leisurely afternoon with dinner ashore. Night spent aboard the vessel.

Day 8:
Enjoy breakfast between 07:00-08:30 before disembarking at 09:00.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
>12 months prior to departure - deposit fully refundable.
>6 months prior to departure - 10% of regular rate.
>120 days prior to departure - 20% of regular rate.
>60 days prior to departure - 30% of regular rate.
59 days or less prior to departure - Full payment due and non-refundable.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.

from $3,495 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out

Cabins

Lower deck stateroom
Bunk beds
2 people
Shareable
Main deck stateroom
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
VIP staterooms
Queen size bed
2 people
Non shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Boat amenities

Dive facilities

Vessel information

Part of the prestigious Explorer Ventures family, this is one of the Turks and Caicos' very best options for liveaboard diving - offering week-long liveaboard safaris with a relaxed social atmosphere. This vessel's cabins are ideal for couples, solo divers, and dive groups, with options for every budget and personal travel style. And, with comfortable interiors and fantastic facilities, you're guaranteed to enjoy your time at sea. You can expect a few luxurious details onboard, including attentive service, complimentary wine with dinner, and a top-shelf bar - ideal for unwinding after a long day in the water.

This spacious and comfortable motor yacht cruises the Turks and Caicos Islands' calm, turquoise waters from April through December. Each of its eight-day itineraries highlights the island’s most famous underwater attractions - sharks, walls, and kaleidoscopic coral reefs. Plus, land-based excursions to white sand beaches, wildlife preserves, and local attractions including salt salinas and historic colonial ruins. The Turks and Caicos Explorer II offers up to five dives per day, including night dives and expert guidance, making it a top pick for newly certified divers. Alternative springtime trips to the Dominican Republic's Silver Bank allow lucky groups to snorkel alongside humpback whales.

Onboard Turks and Caicos Explorer II

The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard offers cosy yet comfortable cabins with options to suit all budgets and travel styles. This boat's indoor salon and lounge areas are air-conditioned, modern, and spacious, ideal for escaping the tropical midday heat without sacrificing the world-class views. Three delicious meals are served each day, blending traditional Caribbean cuisine with western favourites, plus daily delights from the kitchen, including exotic fruit, gourmet meat and cheese platters, and fresh-baked desserts. All-day snacks, coffee, and tea help keep divers' energy levels high throughout the day - and a complimentary glass of wine is served with dinner.

Diving from Turks and Caicos Explorer II

This vessel was designed by divers, for divers, and features a spacious, shaded back deck with individual equipment stations and camera table, ideal for underwater photographers. Professional quality rental gear, including computers and cameras, nitrox, and PADI courses, are also offered. And, you'll enjoy day after day of easy diving with a convenient swim deck, stable ladder, and safety stop lines. Each eight-day itinerary includes diving in both the Turks and Caicos, with chances to get up close and personal with sharks, rays, and schooling reef fish by the hundred. Plus, epic reef, wall, and channel diving, and a handful of shipwrecks.

Reviews

51 review

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December 2024

Vadim K

Terrific experience. Highly recommend

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Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard, Turks and Caicos

Overview

Highlights

Choose your trip

Turks and Caicos Diving Expedition

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms