Quick Facts
Dates: 26th December 2026 - 2nd January 2027
Destinations: Providenciales, West Caicos and French Caye
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Fly in: Providenciales (PLS)
Fly out: Providenciales (PLS)
Type of trip: Women's Only Liveaboard Expedition
Group size: 10
Dive Experience: Open Water 20 logged dives
The Turks & Caicos Islands are an absolute dream for scuba divers, and there’s no better place to welcome the New Year! Expect unreal shades of turquoise, dramatic wall dives, vibrant coral reefs and a thriving population of Caribbean reef sharks. In Turks & Caicos, it’s shark week every week, and that’s exactly why we love it.
This will be our second Girls That Scuba New Year trip, because starting the year underwater, surrounded by sharks, sunshine, and an incredible community of women just hits differently. This trip is all about the VIBES and the diving. While the Turks & Caicos Explorer II is a comfortable, well-run dive liveaboard, this is not one of our luxury liveaboard trips, and that’s very much part of the charm.
The plan is to spend far more time in the communal areas, on the dive deck, and under the stars than in our cabins, celebrating the New Year together, sharing stories, and very likely dancing our way into 2027 between dives. With up to 27 dives during the week, legendary crew traditions (yes, Tutu Tuesday is a thing), and a boat full of like-minded women, this is the kind of trip you’ll still be talking about long after the bubbles have cleared.
Join us in pirate’s paradise and kick off 2027 the Girls That Scuba way!
This trip is best suited to certified Open Water divers or above who are comfortable living on and diving from a liveaboard. While this is not a technical trip, the diving in Turks & Caicos often includes wall dives, deeper profiles and occasional mild currents, so some prior experience is recommended.
Ideally, you should feel confident with your buoyancy, comfortable in open water and have completed around 20+ logged dives. Advanced Open Water certification is not mandatory, but is required in order to participate in the night dives.
Overall this trip is suitable for divers of all levels.
The Turks & Caicos Explorer II is a purpose built dive liveaboard designed for comfort, safety and unforgettable adventures in these stunning Caribbean waters. Hosting up to 20 guests, the boat features comfortable ensuite cabins with air-conditioning and ocean views, and is run by a fun, experienced, and safety-focused crew who are known for their warm hospitality and personalised service.
Between dives you can relax on deck, soak up the scenery and enjoy delicious meals prepared fresh onboard, a mix of local flavours, classic favourites and chef inspired dishes. With three meals a day, plenty of dive snacks and post dive treats (including hot cocoa after night dives), you’ll be exceptionally well looked after both above and below the surface.
Accomodation aboard the Turks & Caicos Explorer II offers a choice of comfortable cabin options.
Choose between a spacious VIP double stateroom, main deck twin cabins or lower deck twin bunk cabins. All cabins are air-conditioned, feature private ensuite bathrooms and offer plenty of storage space, providing a comfortable and practical home base for your liveaboard experience.
Welcome to paradise! Arrive in Providenciales and make your way to the Turks & Caicos Explorer II, where you’ll meet the crew and your fellow Girls That Scuba Trippers and Host.
Board any time from 3pm
Dinner at 6:30 pm (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
Captains Briefing at 8pm
Today we begin diving at Northwest Point, one of Providenciales’ premier dive areas, known for its walls, clear water and healthy marine life. The plan is for four to five dives throughout the day, depending on conditions.
Between dives, you’ll have time to rest, eat and relax onboard. The vessel will remain moored overnight at Northwest Point, allowing for an efficient dive schedule and a smooth start to the week.
Start the day with two morning dives at Northwest Point, then we transfer to West Caicos, a short 2-hour boat ride away.
The afternoon features three dives at West Caicos’ walls and reefs, offering more chances to see reef sharks and abundant marine life.
The night will be spent moored at West Caicos, ready for another full day of diving tomorrow.
Enjoy up to five dives at West Caicos today, exploring its walls, reefs and abundant marine life.
The night will be spent moored at West Caicos.
Start with two morning dives at West Caicos, then transit to French Cay.
In the afternoon, complete three dives at French Cay, taking in its walls, reefs and shark encounters.
The night will be spent moored at French Cay.
Dive into five dives at French Cay, exploring its rich reefs and dramatic walls.
The vessel will remain moored overnight at French Cay, where you will celebrate New Years Eve onboard with your new friends and crew!
First dive of 2027! Begin the day with a dawn dive and a morning dive at French Cay, then depart for the 2-hour return trip to port.
The afternoon is at leisure once back in Providenciales. Enjoy dinner ashore, and return to the vessel for the night.
It's time to say goodbye, and plan your next dive adventure with your new found friends!
7 - 8:30am - Continental breakfast
9am - Depart the Turks & Caicos Explorer II. Should you be leaving on an afternoon flight, you may leave your luggage aboard for pickup later. However, cabs are very expensive and it can be costly to return to the vessel. Due to the necessity of readying the vessel for our next cruise, we must strictly enforce the 9 am departure.
8 days/7 nights full board accommodation
3 meals a day and snacks (evening meal not included on day 7)
Soft drinks and alcohol
Up to 5 dives per day (conditions permitting)
Diving tanks, weights, weight belts and air fills
A wonderful GTS Host during the trip and for pre-trip support
Flights in and out Providenciales Airport (PLS)
Visa's - please check the visa requirements from your country
Hotel Tax and Port Fee's - $95 to be paid onboard
Fuel Surcharge - $160 to be paid onboard
Nitrox - $10 per fill or $150 per week
Gear rental available onboard
Tips not compulsory, but we recommend 10% paid in USD cash only
Pre/Post Cruise Transfers - $50 for two people (each way) and $25 per person thereafter
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This 7 night liveaboard trip is ideal for divers of all levels looking for an immersive and unforgettable Caribbean diving experience whilst celebrating the new year. You can expect multiple dives per day, including stunning wall dives, vibrant coral reefs and regular shark encounters. While conditions are generally relaxed, divers should feel comfortable with boat diving, deeper profiles, night dives and mild currents, and be confident with their buoyancy to fully enjoy the experience.
You’ll be part of a like-minded group of 20 women, sharing incredible dives by day, and fun yet relaxed liveaboard life by night aboard the Turks & Caicos Explorer II. Spending a full week at sea allows you to truly disconnect from everyday life, soak up the ocean vibes and build meaningful connections, both underwater and onboard.
Accommodation is in shared cabins with one other female roommate. Girls That Scuba group trips are known for being supportive, fun, and welcoming, whether you arrive solo or with a buddy. If you’d like a better feel for the vibe, we encourage you to read our reviews to hear directly from women who’ve joined us before.