Everything here is within a short ride of Noah's Ark. The trick is the order: wreck first while the water's calm, sand and wildlife mid-morning, the Ark for lunch, and the afternoon for snorkelling and conch.
1. Morning: the La Famille Express shipwreck
Start at the La Famille Express, a 220-foot cargo ship that ran aground during Hurricane Frances in 2004. She still sits upright in about seven feet of water, rusting into the most photographed wreck in the islands.
Look, circle and take the photo, but don't climb or jump: it isn't allowed on any tour.
Iguana Island + shipwreck2HR Caicos Cays & Shipwreck Tour
Best for a short ride1HR Ghost Freighter Public Tour
Iguana Island2HR Caicos Cays Tour
Lunch at Noah's Ark3HR Ultimate Seafari & Lunch at Noah's Ark
2. Mid-morning: Iguana Island and the sandbars
Little Water Cay, better known as Iguana Island, is home to the rare Turks and Caicos rock iguana. It's a protected nature reserve, so follow your guide's lead and keep your distance.
Next door, the shallow sandbars of Half Moon Bay are made for wading and floating. Many private charters include Iguana Island on the route; check the boat's listing.
3. Lunch: Noah's Ark
By now you've earned it. Tie up at Noah's Ark for cracked conch, fresh fish and something cold, then swim off the boat before the afternoon.
On the 3HR Ultimate Seafari & Lunch at Noah's Ark, lunch is included, one per jet ski. On a charter, your bar tab is your own.
Book the jet ski tour with lunch at the Ark
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Lunch at Noah's Ark3HR Ultimate Seafari & Lunch at Noah's Ark
Ultra luxury43ft Ultra Luxury Yacht Charter
Big groups47ft Luxury Yacht Charter
Best value26ft Regal Charter
Couples22ft Sports Cruiser Charter
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Catamaran44' Luxury Catamaran Yacht
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4. Afternoon: snorkel and dive for conch
On a longer charter, spend the afternoon on a reef snorkel and diving for conch (and, in season, lobster). The Adventure Boat and the 62ft Lux Yacht Charter carry the gear.
Head back as the light turns gold. If you only have three hours, the jet ski version of this day ends at the Ark; with eight, you'll see all of it.
Superyacht day62ft Lux Yacht Charter
Most bookedAdventure Boat
Ultra luxury43ft Ultra Luxury Yacht Charter
Seen at the Ark35ft Luxury Yacht Charter
Big groups47ft Luxury Yacht Charter
Best value26ft Regal Charter
Couples22ft Sports Cruiser Charter
Guest favorite51ft Lux Yacht Charter
Catamaran44' Luxury Catamaran Yacht
Sailing65' Ultra Lux Sailing Cat
Up to 50 guests70ft Sailboat Charter
Frequently asked questions
What else is near Noah's Ark?
The La Famille Express shipwreck, Little Water Cay (Iguana Island) and the sandbars of Half Moon Bay are all a short ride away.
Can I do the shipwreck and Noah's Ark in one trip?
Yes. The 3HR Ultimate Seafari & Lunch at Noah's Ark does both, and so can most private charters (not the 62ft yacht, which is too deep for the wreck).
How long do I need for the whole day?
Three hours on a jet ski covers the wreck and lunch at the Ark. For Iguana Island, a snorkel and conch diving too, book a six or eight-hour private charter.
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