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View Caribbean & Bahamas on the mapA small Caribbean island of beaches and diving

Grand Turk

Grand Turk · Turks and Caicos Islands · View on map

A small island in the British territory of Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean, where a dedicated cruise center and beautiful beaches begin just steps from the ship. Visitors can enjoy snorkeling and diving in clear waters or relaxing on the beach. The historic capital, Cockburn Town, is nearby.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Grand Turk · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 4,000 (whole island)
Population
A tropical climate. It is warm and somewhat dry year-round. Watch for hurricanes from summer to autumn.
Climate
English
Language
US dollar (USD)
Currency
December to April (dry season)
Best time to visit
Local food
Conch (fritters and salad)fresh lobstergrilled fishCaribbean cuisine
Sights
Cruise Center BeachGovernor's BeachSnorkeling and divingCockburn Town (historic district)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
29°
19°Jan
30°
19°Feb
30°
19°Mar
31°
20°Apr
32°
22°May
33°
23°Jun
33°
23°Jul
34°
23°Aug
34°
23°Sep
33°
22°Oct
31°
21°Nov
30°
20°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: PUERTO PLATA · about 201 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)269 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

$6.00
Coffee
$19.95
Inexpensive meal
$5.75
Local beer
$17.98
Burger (Cheeseburger in Paradise)

Prices in Grand Turk. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

GDT
JAGS McCartney International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 2.4 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Grand Turk Island” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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