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Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos, may be small, but it’s packed with scenic punch and historic charm. Carnival® cruises to Grand Turk deliver you to an enchanted island outpost dotted with old windmills, grassy trails, and picture-perfect beaches. Discover an oasis of green set in aquamarine seas ringed by a pristine coral reef and the steep wall of the continental shelf with cruises to Grand Turk.
Swim in the sparkling turquoise seas off Governor’s Beach.
Snorkel or dive the coral reefs fringing Grand Turk.
Tour historic Cockburn Town and the old salinas (salt pans).
Feel the velvety touch of a stingray’s wings in Gibbs Cay.
Shop for duty-free jewelry and local crafts in the colorful Grand Turk Cruise Center.
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With silky-sand beaches and diamond-clear seas, Roatán, Honduras, is one of the Caribbean’s hidden gems. The largest of Honduras’s Bay Islands is a real beauty, built on a backbone of volcanic rock and ringed by the world’s second largest coral reef. Carnival® cruises to Roatán, Honduras promise superb diving and fishing and swoon-worthy beaches. The lush landscape of the wildlife reserves and pristine marine parkland of Roatán awaits you on your cruise to Honduras.
Swim in the sparkling turquoise seas off West Bay.
Snorkel or dive the coral reefs encircling the island.
Ride the Magical Flying Beach Chair on the castaway island at Mahogany Bay.
Dine on savory Honduran specialties in local West End restaurants.
Watch resident capuchin monkeys cavort in Gumbalimba Park when you cruise to Honduras.
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Grand Turk is the largest of the Turks Islands, which are named after an indigenous cactus that actually looks like it's wearing a fez (the Turkish tassel hat). You won't find many fezzes on the island, as there simply aren't that many heads there to wear them! With a population of less than 4,000, what you will find is plenty of room to relax — or swim, dive or fish, and just the weather for doing it; the average temperature ranges from 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit, and a typical year in Grand Turk sees a full 350 days of sunshine. Check out Cockburn Town, featuring a wonderful selection of historical buildings and an unforgettable rustic charm. You'll also find many Colonial-style buildings and ruins, along with The Turks and Caicos National Museum. One of the main draws is diving, and Grand Turk's protected coral reef, which drops to 8,000 feet, is even close enough to shore for beach dives....
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