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Web Camera Live : Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands

Location: Grand Turk is the capital of the Turks & Caicos Islands archipelago and it is located 575 miles southeast of Miami, Florida, and 30 miles south of the Bahamas.

Size: The Island is approximately 7 miles long and 1.5 miles wide.

Climate: The average temperature ranges between 85-90 degrees F / 29-32 degrees C from June to October, sometimes reaching the mid 90′s F/35 degrees C, especially in the late summer months.

From November to May the average temperature is 80-84 degrees  F / 27-29 degrees C. A constant trade wind typically keeps the temperature at a very comfortable level.

In an average year, Grand Turk has 350 days of sunshine.

Population: Approximately 3,700 inhabitants make Grand Turk their home.

Language: The island’s primary language is English. Spanish and Creole are also widely spoken.

Currency: The U.S. dollar is the official currency. Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept traveler’s checks. All stores at the cruise center accept credit cards. ATM’s are available and the closest one to the cruise center is less than 1 mile.

Web camera port Grand Turk

Port Information
The Grand Turk Cruise Center is a world-class, beach front cruise facility nestled among nearly 14 acres of landscaped grounds. The cruise center’s location and the island’s geography offer vessels a safe approach and berthing year-round. The walk from the berthed ships to the cruise center is approximately 390 ft. At the cruise center guests can swim in the sparkling ocean waters or in one of the largest swimming pools in the Caribbean, stroll along the idyllic beach, relax in a complimentary chaise lounge on the beach or around the pool or rent a private poolside cabana for the day. Clam shell shade for the beach chairs, floats, and snorkeling equipment are available for rent at the Beach Rental Hut centrally located on the beach. High quality, thick foam floats are only $5 per day.. Snorkelers can explore several sunken Reef Balls that tend to attrack fish, and a few 18th century cannons and anchors that are in submerged in front of the Beach Rental Hut at the cruise center. For guests in need of a little island pampering, a beach side massage service offered by Spa Anani is sure to melt away any tension one may have. The cruise center is also home to the Caribbean’s largest Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville bar, restaurant, and retail shop. Those guests who prefer a quieter area will enjoy South Beach. The beach is located on the right as you walk down the cruise ship pier towards the cruise center.		The Turkuoise Beach Bar is now open (July 2010) at South Beach.  It is located adjacent to Diamonds International and offers a variety of refreshing beverages. Visitors to the cruise center have the opportunity to peruse through a 45,000 sq. ft. shopping center which includes a 10,000 sq. ft. Dufry duty-free shop, and 35,000 sq. ft. of high-end jewelry stores, an array of unique apparel and t-shirt stores, locally crafted souvenirs and gifts, and food and beverage facilities. This includes merchants such as Dufry, Colombian Emeralds (New 2010), Effy Jewelers (New 2010), Goodmark Jewelers, Ron Jon Surf Shop©, Diamonds International (New 2010), Piranha Joes, Dizzy Donkey, Silver Emporium, Del Sol, Rasta Pasta, Royal Jewels, Indigo Pearls, Goldsmith, The Trading Post at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. Located adjacent to Margaritaville and the swimming pool is the latest addition to the fun and excitement at the cruise center, the Grand Turk FlowRider surfing attraction. Offered as a shore excursion through the cruise lines, the FlowRider surfing attraction is the only of its kind located in a cruise facility. The attraction operates by utilizing a pair of high pressure water jets that produce a thin, two-to three inch layer of water moving over a pre-formed and cushioned surface at high speed. Participants can enjoy the thrills on a body board or experienced snow boarders and surfers can try the more challenging stand-up riding. Spectators are also sure to have fun watching their fellow guests ride and even wipe out on the FlowRider.

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