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GRAND TURK

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Cruise ship Noordam in cruise port Grand Turk
Above: Noordam docked in Grand Turk. The beach is literally at the end of the pier in Grand Turk.  
Cruise ship Eurodam in cruise port Grand Turk
Above: The pier is angled so that it is a relatively short walk ashore.  The ship is Eurodam.
cruise center Grand Turk
Above: The welcome center at the end of the pier.

Below: On the other side of the welcome center is a large plaza that is the center of the cruise complex.
Picture cruise center Grand Turk
Grand Turk is rare in that one of the island's most popular attractions is its cruise port. However, after a reported $60 million investment by Carnival Corporation, this 18-acre site has become a first class Caribbean beach and shopping venue.

The Grand Turk Cruise Center is located on the southwestern tip of the island. Since the island is surrounded by shallow reefs, docking at Grand Turk can be a real challenge for mariners if there is a strong wind.

The cruise center has a single 3,000 foot long pier. It is capable of handling two ships the size of Queen Mary 2 simultaneously.

It is approximately 390 feet from where the ship's tie up to the welcome center at the end of the pier. This building houses not only the security check point but also a tourist information desk and a number of shopping stalls.

On the other side of the welcome center is a large plaza. It is here where guests meet for the shore excursions that they have booked onboard the ship. The plaza also provides access to the shops recreational facilities and bars and restaurants that are located at the cruise center.

Picture tour vehicle cruise center Grand Turk
On the far side of the complex is a parking lot where the vehicles for shore excursions gather.
Picture beach cruise center Grand Turk
On either side of the pier are white sand beaches with crystal clear water. 

To the right as you walk from the ship is South Beach (above left).  It is considered the quieter of the two beaches.

Picture beach cruise center Grand Turk
The beach on the left is sometimes called Sun Ray Beach (above right).  It is closer to the other recreational facilities in the complex.

The chairs on both beaches are complimentary.  Guests can also rent clam shells and private cabanas.  Snorkeling equipment can also be hired. 
Picture Margaritaville cruise center Grand Turk
If you are not looking to spend the day at the beach, the cruise complex is also the site of the world's largest Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville bar, restaurant and shop. (above and below).
Picture Margaritaville cruise center Grand Turk
Picture cruise center Grand Turk pool
Picture Flowrider cruise center Grand Turk
Adjacent to Margaritaville is a large salt water swimming pool (above).  There is also a Flowrider surfing simulator (left).
Picture cruise center Grand Turk
Picture cruise center Grand Turk
For those interested in retail therapy, the cruise complex has numerous shops most of which have internationally-known names.  
Picture cruise center Grand Turk
Below: Seven Seas Navigator and Noordam in Grand Turk.
Picture Cruise ships Noordam and Seven Seas Navigator in Grand Turk
FOR MORE ON CRUISING TO GRAND TURK

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Click here for a brief history of Grand Turk
Click here for an Grand Turk attractions page
Click here for our Grand Turk links page
Click here for a review of Grand Turk's semi-submarine
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