<h1 style="font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;; font-size: 14px;"><img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/presents-1-1661363679597.png" style="width: 100%; float: left;" class="note-float-left">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </h1><h1 style="font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px;"></h1><h1 style="font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px;">&nbsp;</h1><h1 style="font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;; font-size: 14px;">The Turks &amp; Caicos Islands are a mecca for scuba divers. The group of idyllic Caribbean islands is surrounded by dream-like turquoise waters containing over 1,000 square miles of vivid coral reef, dramatic walls, and a thriving Caribbean reef shark population. </h1><h1 style="font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;; font-size: 14px;">It's shark week, every week, in the Turks &amp; Caicos Islands - just ask our guests!</h1><h1 style="font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;; font-size: 14px;">To see the numerous&nbsp;diving sites&nbsp;and offshore walls, liveaboard&nbsp;Turks &amp; Caicos Explorer II&nbsp;is the perfect option. You'll maximize your bottom time with up to 27 dives during the week and access all the best sites right from your doorstep. When not underwater, you can enjoy your surface intervals sunning on the fly-deck or joining in on tutu-Tuesday with the lively crew. You'll rave about this liveaboard holiday for years to come. </h1><h1 style="font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;; font-size: 14px;">Join us in pirate's paradise!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</h1> <iframe frameborder="0" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/aAjLvHCYvrs" width="640" height="360" class="note-video-clip" nuan_newframe="true"></iframe> <h4 style=""> </h4>

Join us for a week of great diving in Turks & Caicos!    DECEMBER 2 - 9, 2023

Package Includes:<ul><li>8 days.7 nights aboard Turks Explorer II, double occupancy stateroom with private ensuite</li><li>up to 5 dives daily (27 total)</li><li>tanks and weights</li><li>3 meals a day (except Friday evening meal)</li><li>Snacks</li><li>Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages</li><li>Not included: international airfare,&nbsp; onboard charges of $115 USD port tax/immigration/marine park fee, and $200 USD fuel surcharge per person, Nitrox, 50 USD pp transfers and gratuities.</li></ul> <img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/thumbs-tcex2-uw-93-1661364349468.jpg" style="width: 120px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/thumbs-nurse-shark-turks-and-caicos-explorer-2-explorer-ventures-liveaboard-diving-1661364361947.jpg" style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/thumbs-lobster-diver-turks-and-caicos-explorer-2-explorer-ventures-liveaboard-diving-1661364376418.jpg" style="">

What's Included

<div class="col-md-6" id="" style="width: 685px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;; font-size: 14px;"><ul style=""><li style="">Up to 27 dives, including night dives</li><li style="">One of the best barrier reefs in the world</li><li style="">Spectacular wall dives with huge sponges and corals</li><li style="">Shallow sand chutes and deepwater plateaus</li><li style="">Incredible visibility due to limited rainfall</li><li style="">5 different rare black coral species</li><li style="">Countless reef and nurse sharks, reef fish, eagle rays, lobster, and turtles</li><li style="">Occasional dolphins, hammerheads, and humpback whales</li></ul></div>

Diving Highlights

Scheduling 5 dives daily, including night dives, the vessel boards in Providenciales each Saturday and offers 5 1/2 days of diving each week. You'll explore the 5 different black coral species at Black Coral Forest, the reef sharks of Provo's Shark Hotel, the deep-water gorgonians of G-Spot, and the spotted eagle rays of Double D, along with a multitude of other dive sites along the region's plunging walls.&nbsp;Our regular Turks and Caicos cruise itineraries depart from and return to the Caicos Marina and Shipyard, Providenciales (Provo). We also offer special Grand Turks itineraries (diving Grand Turk, South Caicos, French Cay, and/or Salt Cay) on a full charter basis; contact us for details.Days aboard&nbsp;Turks &amp; Caicos Explorer II&nbsp;generally involve breakfast from 7 am to 8 am (cold breakfasts are available for late risers), followed by two-morning dives, lunch at 12:30 pm, two-afternoon dives, dinner at 6:30 pm, and a night dive. Island shore excursions will be arranged when possible for those interested.Casual attire is appropriate on board, as well as throughout the islands. The US Dollar is the official currency of the Turks &amp; Caicos; power outlets and 115-volt power are the same as in the USA. Passports are now required for all visitors; an ongoing or return ticket is required.French Cay &amp; West Sand Spit are dove weather permitting. Grand Turk, South Caicos diving are on special itineraries only.<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/2-1622419389680.jpg" style="width: 259px;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/4-1622419467931.jpg" style="width: 285.519px; height: 190px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/turks-map-1661364310564.jpg" style="width: 250px;">

Your week at a glance

The&nbsp;Turks &amp; Caicos Explorer II&nbsp;liveaboard&nbsp;was designed to be a luxury yacht/charter dive boat. &nbsp;Designed from the ground up in 1995, she was purchased by Explorer Ventures and put into operation in the Turks &amp; Caicos Islands in February 2005.&nbsp;The luxury liveaboard vessel carries up to 20 passengers and 8 crew. All staterooms throughout the vessel have port lights or windows, individually-controlled air-conditioning, and private ensuite bathrooms.Turks &amp; Caicos Explorer II is crewed by a&nbsp;fun,&nbsp;energetic,&nbsp;and hardworking team of divers who&nbsp;are devoted&nbsp;to&nbsp;personalized service and friendly&nbsp;camaraderie&nbsp;above all else.&nbsp;They are always standing by to tend to your needs and will take good care of you on board and in the water.&nbsp;The&nbsp;crew is&nbsp;committed to&nbsp;safety and&nbsp;set a high standard&nbsp;having&nbsp;worked for many years in the liveaboard industry. They&nbsp;will&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;you have an unforgettable diving holiday.&nbsp;&nbsp;A liveaboard trip is not just about diving. It’s also about relaxing surface intervals, scenic views, and of course the delicious food!&nbsp;The menu is a mix of locally inspired recipes, American favorites, and gourmet dishes from the chef’s imagination.&nbsp;While on board you will enjoy three meals a day, plus in-between dive snacks. You’ll never be hungry!&nbsp;Breakfast is&nbsp;served&nbsp;from&nbsp;7 to 8 am with cold breakfasts available for late risers, followed by two morning dives with an in-between dive snack (often a fresh-baked pastry or cookies). Lunch is at 12:30 pm, with two afternoon dives and an in-between dive snack. Then a delectable dinner is served around 6:30 pm with a scrumptious dessert. Hot cocoa is offered following the night dive, which divers often enjoy while lounging under the stars on deck.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h1 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;; font-size: 14px;">For the duration of your holiday, you will also have access to unlimited soda, juice, tea, coffee, and when finished diving for the day, alcohol, beer, and wine.</h1><table class="table table-bordered"><tbody><tr><td>Cabin 1 &amp; 2 VIP (4 SPOTS)&nbsp; -&nbsp; $3295.00 USD </td><td>Cabins 3,4,5,6,7 MAIN DECK (10 SPOTS)&nbsp; $3095.00 USD</td><td>Cabins 6,8,10 LOWER DECK (6 SPOTS) $2895.00 USD</td></tr><tr><td>The&nbsp;boat deck&nbsp;features a large sunning area with comfortable lounge chairs and chairs, and provides access via an outside walkway to the two VIP staterooms located amidships, as well as the pilothouse forward. Transit storage for the vessel's tenders is located at the stern. A serving area for buffet meals is located next to the semicircular staircase leading up to the flybridge.The&nbsp;VIP staterooms 1 &amp; 2&nbsp;feature individually-controlled air conditioning systems, as well as a queen-sized bed, desk, chair, and private bathroom and shower. Forward of them is located the expansive pilothouse, with access to the Captain's Stateroom. <img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/image-1661281905816.png" style="width: 696px;"> </td><td>The aft half of the&nbsp;main deck&nbsp;is where diving operations take place. The dive deck is equipped with individual gear lockers, camera table, recharging station, air and nitrox filling station, tank racks and separate freshwater rinse baths for dive equipment and cameras. It also has a wetsuit hanging area, freshwater showers, and a bathroom. Large stairways lead down to the dive platform itself, where two in-water ladders hang for easy access to and from the water. Forward of the dive deck is the air-conditioned main salon, where breakfasts and dinners are served. The salon also contains an entertainment center with TV/DVD and stereo, as well as a boutique display and access to all staterooms and the galley.Staterooms 3 &amp; 4&nbsp;on the main deck each have twin beds, desk with chair, hanging closet, wardrobe, storage, individually-controlled air conditioning, and private bathroom and shower.Staterooms 5-7&nbsp;on the main deck each have twin/queen beds, desk with chair, hanging closet, wardrobe, storage, individually-controlled air conditioning, and private bathroom and shower<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/image-1661281850300.png" style="width: 697px;"> </td><td>The&nbsp;lower deck&nbsp;of the vessel includes the compressor and dive gear storage room aft, accessed from the dive platform through two watertight doors.Staterooms 8-10&nbsp;are accessed via a circular staircase from the main salon; each includes twin upper/lower beds, wardrobe, hanging closet, individually-controlled air conditioning, and private bathroom and shower. Also located on the lower deck is the communications room, and crew cabins. <img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/image-1661281804708.png" style="width: 689px;"> </td></tr></tbody></table>****No single supplement as long as you are willing to share with a roommate. If you want a cabin to yourself, please contact us for special pricing.****Pricing in US Dollars****

Accommodations/Pricing

To register and secure your spot, please fill out the attached form.&nbsp; A $250USD deposit will be required to secure your spot within 24 hours of registration.Payment plans are available upon request. ****Pricing in US Dollars**** <h4>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/CayeDiveTravel/DiveSourceTurksBookingInformation" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(231, 214, 222); color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">PLEASE FILL OUT OUR REGISTRATION FORM</a></h4>

Turks & Caicos

The Turks & Caicos Islands are a mecca for scuba divers. The group of idyllic Caribbean islands is surrounded by dream-like turquoise waters containing over 1,000 square miles of vivid coral reef, dramatic walls, and a thriving Caribbean reef shark population.

It's shark week, every week, in the Turks & Caicos Islands - just ask our guests!

Join us in pirate's paradise!