In a nutshellA comfortable but exciting sightseeing tour of Grand Turk by coach which enables us to see the island’s main attractions, taste the local produce and visit stunning places where souvenir photographs are a must.

Main stops

United States Air Force Facility, John Glenn's spacecraft
Waterloo Building
19th century Churches
Salinas
Lighthouse
Grand Quay Salt Company
Pillory Beach

The programme

We leave the ship behind us and pass in front of the United States Air Force Facility, where astronaut John Glenn was interviewed in 1962 after his mission in space. From the coach we can see the reproduction of John Glenn's spacecraft (the original is in the entrance of JAGS Airport, named after the Prime Minister and national hero James Alexander George Smith Mc Cartney).
We then pass in front of the Waterloo Building which dates back to 1815 and today is the official residence of the Governor who is the representative of Queen Elisabeth II.
In the course of our tour of the island we encounter various examples of 19th century churches built in classical Bermudan style which then give way to natural panoramas such as the disused salinas and the horses and donkeys which live in the wild.
A photo stop is planned at the lighthouse which was built about 150 years ago and which is still in operation.
The next stop is at the Grand Quay Salt Company, also known as the 'Salt House': a reproduction of a 17th century salina where we learn about the history of the salt industry in Grand Turk.
Last stop: Pillory Beach, the splendid beach at Bohio Resort. After a short tour of the place, we can decide whether to enjoy the beach or to return directly to the ship.

Good to know

Don't forget a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
The vehicle driver provides the excursion guide in English.
We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
A shuttle bus is available approximately every 30 minutes which will bring you from the beach to the ship.