Can you get to Turks and caicos by boat?

* From the United States: There are several ferry services that operate from Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Grand Turk and Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The journey takes approximately 3-4 hours by ferry.

* From the Dominican Republic: There are also ferry services from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The journey takes approximately 2 hours by ferry.

In addition to ferry services, there are also several private boat charter companies that offer day trips and fishing trips to the Turks and Caicos Islands from nearby islands and countries.