Port guide · Turks and Caicos Islands

Grand Turk cruise port

Walk straight to the beach or plan a separate town ride.

Caribbean itineraries

Arrival: Grand Turk Cruise Center [1]
At the pier: Beach and visitor facilities [1]
Away from the pier: Cockburn Town by road [2]

Port essentials

Grand Turk Cruise Center is at the south end of the island. A beach day can start beside the pier, while Cockburn Town is a separate visit farther north. Check before you go [1][2]

Best first move

Decide at the cruise centre whether you want beach time close to the ship or a ride north to town.

On foot

Can I walk?

Yes for the cruise centre and its beach. For a town visit, take a taxi or organised ride rather than treating Cockburn Town as a pier-side stop. Check before you go [1][2]

Ashore

Getting to the city

If you leave the centre, ask the dispatcher for a pickup point for the return before you head to Cockburn Town.

Transport alternatives

Walking: Reach the cruise-centre beach from the pier. Check before you go [1]
Taxi or excursion: Choose road transport for the town and museum. Check before you go [2]

Arrival

Terminals and docking

Grand Turk Cruise Center: The cruise terminal serves the island from the southern end. Check before you go [1]
Cockburn Town: The historic town is an outing from the terminal. Check before you go [2]

Time ashore

Things to do

Cruise-centre beach
Keep swimming or time on the sand close to the pier. Check before you go [1]
Cockburn Town
Explore the historic streets on a separate town visit. Check before you go [2]
Turks and Caicos National Museum
Check opening hours for the museum in Cockburn Town. Check before you go [2]

Back on board

Getting back to the ship

Ask your driver for Grand Turk Cruise Center and give yourself time to walk from the drop-off to the ship. On a beach day, return before the last rush at the pier.

All aboard is your deadline to return. Departure is when the ship is scheduled to leave.