A tropical shower needn’t spoil a day in Providenciales. Settle in for a long lunch, browse local art, or head below the surface aboard the Undersea Explorer if the crew confirms conditions are suitable. When the water is calm and visibility returns, you can look for sea turtles around Provo’s reefs and seagrass beds.
What to do on a rainy day in Providenciales
- See the reef without getting wet. The Undersea Explorer is a semi-submersible with a dry, air-conditioned viewing cabin about five feet below the surface. Its wraparound windows give you a side view of the reef and the marine life around it. Check with the crew before heading to the marina if the weather looks unsettled.
- Book a spa afternoon. A massage, facial, or body treatment at one of the island’s resort spas makes an easy change of plans.
- Browse local art and shops. Try The Regent Village or Salt Mills Plaza in Grace Bay for boutiques and souvenirs. Provo Pictures also offers prints from a local photographer.
- Take your time over lunch. Pick a beachfront restaurant with covered seating and watch the rain roll across the water.
Where to look for sea turtles
Green and hawksbill turtles live in the protected waters of Princess Alexandra National Park. When sea conditions and your experience allow, look for them around the seagrass beds near these two reefs:
- Coral Gardens (Bight Reef). This reef is close to shore. Look for green turtles feeding in the seagrass nearby and respect marked swimming and reef boundaries.
- Smith’s Reef. Near Turtle Cove Marina, the reef and surrounding seagrass are good places to look when the water is calm. Check local conditions before entering.
If you’re exploring farther afield, Half Moon Bay is also home to Turks and Caicos rock iguanas. Keep your distance and give them room to move.
How to watch sea turtles respectfully
- Watch quietly. Avoid touching, chasing, feeding, or riding turtles. Give corals the same care and leave them untouched.
- Give turtles plenty of space. If one swims toward you, stay still and let it pass.
- Leave the route to the surface clear. Sea turtles need to come up for air.
- Scan the seagrass without standing on it. A turtle feeding near the reef may be easier to see when you slow down and watch.
See the reef with Caicos Tours
On the Undersea Explorer, you can watch for turtles, rays, and colourful reef fish from the viewing cabin. Every trip is different. Explore our public tours or call +1 649 432 0006 to ask about availability and conditions.
