Divers doing giant stride entry off boat
Dive Provo, the premier dive operation in the Turks and Caicos Islands, knows that experienced divers want the freedom to plan and execute their own dives, explore at their own pace and enjoy the reef without having to follow a group of other divers. A thorough dive briefing is given prior to every dive and divers enter the water in their buddy teams. We are lucky in the Turks and Caicos Islands to have generally spectacular visibility, minimal currents and easy navigation along the edge of the walls.
Divers without buddies team with the divemaster and everyone on board explores the reef at their own pace. An underwater marker is used to aid in re-locating the boat and divers enjoy a relaxed dive without worrying about keeping up with the group.
Newer divers are offered advice on buoyancy control and navigation and may prefer to follow the guide in the water, but most soon learn that they see more underwater and enjoy the sport more if they are allowed to control their own dive. This philosophy of diving freedom ensures a core repeat clientele and many word of mouth recommendations.
Sponges on Gullies divesite
Dive Provo will work with you to plan either a complete vacation package including airfare and hotel, or if you prefer, we have rates for individual dives and discounted dive packages!
The schedule of diving options at Dive Provo is flexible, extensive and
varied. Designed to cater to the needs of novice divers through experienced, the daily schedule includes two tank dives departing at 8:30 am and one tank dives at 2:30 pm.
The 2 tank dives visit early all of
the area around Provo including Grace Bay, Northwest Point, West Caicos, French Cay, Pine Cay,
Sandbore Channel, Southwest Reef and 1/2 Mile Reef. Visits to the more distant
areas of Molasses Reef and West Sand Spit can also be arranged as full day
trips.
Diver with clearly defined wall spur and groove bottom
Each area has numerous dive sites and it's own special appeal. For divers taking advantage of a dive package we try to rotate dives around all the areas so you get a taste of the variety the diving in the Turks and Caicos offers.
Following a pre-dive briefing divers dive buddy system or may follow the guide. Navigation is relatively easy along the edge of the wall and an in-water marker allows for easy relocation of the boat.
The single tank dives all take place out in Grace Bay. A short boat ride from the dock, dives here make for a very relaxing afternoon. The reef starts in about 25feet of water under the boat and generally slopes off gently to about 120ft. Spur and groove coral formations offer interesting topography with many nooks and crannies for underwater creatures to hide in and for inquisitive divers to explore.
We have found a number of divers are afraid to take
that first giant stride into dark water. We have a solution! The "Rush Hour." We set off before sunset and enter the water at dusk, encountering the daytime workers heading home to safety for the night and the night shift starting out for a night of hunting. Fish, normally afraid in bright sunlight will allow us to get close, and as darkness falls our lights pick up the true vibrant colors of corals bland looking during the day, octopus slinking over the reef and sharks coming in to feed. During the summer months dinner may be a little late but the show is certainly worth it.
Diver returns from a night dive Rush Hour dives are generally scheduled for Wednesday nights (with a minimum of 6 divers). If you and your friends wish to go another evening this can be arranged.
Take note of the moon when you visit Provo. Full moon dives often need no light at all and are quite eerie, or try diving with the glow-worms. These creatures mate every month 3-5 days after the full moon. The males die after their usefulness is spent, going out in a burst of underwater flames. An interesting light show!
You may use the
On-Line Booking for your diving reservations.
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DIVE PACKAGE
PRICES |
Valid until 12/19/2008 |
| Packages |
Pre-Booked Price |
Walk in Price |
| 1 day/2
tank package |
$109.00 |
$114.00 |
| 2 days/2
tank package |
$218.00 |
$228.00 |
| 3 days/2
tank package |
$305.00 |
$325.00 |
| 4 days/2
tank package |
$389.00 |
$412.00 |
| 5 days/2
tank package |
$468.00 |
$500.00 |
| 6 days/2
tank package |
$529.00 |
$570.00 |
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7 days/2 tank package |
$602.00 |
$665.00 |
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8 days/2 tank package |
$688.00 |
$760.00 |
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9 days/2 tank package |
$774.00 |
$855.00 |
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10 days/2 tank package |
$860.00 |
$950.00 |
Take advantage of our discounted prices
ON DIVE PACKAGES by pre-booking your dives!
- All Packages are for two tank boat dives.
- Packages are per person and based on one or more days of diving.
- NITROX: add $10.00 per tank per dive for any Nitrox package upgrade
- Tanks and weights included.
- Additional packages are available for longer stays.
- Diving days need not be consecutive.
- Complimentary round trip shuttles provided to dive boats from all Grace
Bay Hotels.
Pre-book your dive package for savings off the walk-in rates.
Reservations and payment must be made a minimum of 7 days prior to departure with our U.S. Reservations Office at 800-234-7768 or e-mail diving@diveprovo.com
You may use the
On-Line Booking for your diving reservations.
| ADDITIONAL BOAT DIVE OPTIONS |
(Cannot be pre-booked) |
| One tank boat dive |
$60.00 |
| Three tank boat dive |
$159.00 |
Night boat dive
(6 divers minimum) |
$79.00 |
Two tank late afternoon/night dive
(6 divers minimum) |
$134.00 |
| Prices include tanks and weights. |
NITROX: add $10.00 per tank
GEAR RENTAL: is available at $25.00 per set per day.
Set includes BCD, Regulator and Computer. The rental of one item only from the
set is $10.00 per day, 2 items from the set $18.00 per day.
DIGITAL CAMERAS are available for rent for $49.00 per day.
PRIVATE INSTRUCTORS are available to
dive with you on request. Single divers or buddy teams who have not dived in a
while may prefer the security of an instructor with them on their first dive
again after a break. Cost for the instructor is $150.00 for a 2 tank dive or $60.00 for a 1 tank dive
in addition to the charge for the boat dive(s).
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Full Day Private Charters are available for divers wanting privacy or to plan their own schedule. ($1600.00 per day for up to 8 divers - additional divers $50.00 per person) Choose to do 1, 2 or 3 dives. Gear rental, lunch and refreshments are included.
Half Day Private Charters for afternoon
dives are also available for $1000.00 per afternoon. |
What our guests have to say:
Dive Provo has consistently provided me with beautiful dives that were expertly directed. Sharks, turtles, fish, healthy coral, sponges and all the rest of the Caribbean reef biology are spread before you in crystal clear water with up to a 200 foot visibility. The dive masters pay attention to details, assuring safety and good dive practices. Schedules, equipment and personnel are all reliable. Directed dives are well paced for viewing, and photography. There are a variety of sites with differing depths, topographies and environments. My twenty-three dives have been all been memorable. I am going again.
Bill Meyer
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For Telephone reservations,
please call 1-800-234-7768 (in the US)
954-351-9771 (all other countries)
or email
diving@diveprovo.com |
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For mail or fax reservations:
Dive Provo Reservation Service, 5601, Powerline Road, Suite 205
Ft. Lauderdale,
FL 33309; Fax 954 351 9740
To contact Dive Provo directly on island:
Dive Provo, PO Box 413, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.
Telephone 649-946-5029, Fax 649-946-5936
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