Plongée à Salt Cay (Whale Diving) — Turks and Caicos
Salt Cay is a tiny, time-capsule island in the Turks where humpback whales pass within metres of divers between January and April. The 7,000-foot wall drops off just offshore, and with fewer than 100 residents, the island feels like a Caribbean of decades past. Seasonal whale encounters are the main draw.
- Score
- 66.2
- Visibilité
- 20–40m
- Température
- 24–29°C
- Meilleurs mois
- January, February, March
SCORE
21.3300°N
-71.2000°E
Salt Cay is a tiny, time-capsule island in the Turks where humpback whales pass within metres of divers between January and April. The 7,000-foot wall drops off just offshore, and with fewer than 100 residents, the island feels like a Caribbean of decades past. Seasonal whale encounters are the main draw.
Humpback Whale Encounters in the Turks
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
78.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Historic salt ponds and windmills
- White House plantation ruins
Non-Diver Score
Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.
Safety & Emergency
Boat to Grand Turk for hospital and chamber; small clinic on island
Top Operators
Salt Cay Divers
PADI