Our trip to Bimini got cancelled and we got Grand Turk instead

[MLJS]

Due to high winds and lots of rain, our stop in Bimini aboard the Valiant Lady was canceled. Instead, they were able to arrange a stop in Grand Turk. We arrived in Grand Turk at 7am on what was suppose to be our second sea day. The weather was beautiful.  

[MLJS]

The port area was awesome.  There were hundreds of chairs available. All are FREE except for a few places where umbrellas were set up with the chairs in the first two rows by the water. There is little shade.  But you can move the chairs around under the palm trees. We found a spot to right of the pier that provided a little shade. The restaurant next door had some great music 

[MLJS]

 

There are shops, including a craft market with items made locally. There is a small section with the history of John Glenn splashing down at Grand Turk

 

[MLJS]

There is a pool with lots of chairs & some umbrellas.  You can go around the back of Margarittaville to get in to the pool. 

[MLJS]

 

Some more pics of Grand Turk

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[MLJS]

As we were about to leave port, it started raining and produced a gorgeous rainbow

[crewsweeper]

I would take GT over Bimini or Nassau or Freeport any day.  Glad you enjoyed your visit.  

[Ed Hibbard]

Were non-vaccinated folks allowed to go ashore?

[MLJS]

14 hours ago, Ed Hibbard said:

Were non-vaccinated folks allowed to go ashore?

They asked when we we’re getting off. We all were. But my understanding is if you are not vaccinated, you cannot go ashore 

[cruisegal40]

Thank you for this and the pictures. We went here years ago and loved it. Glad we are going again this April.

 

[Bound4Bermuda]

You saw all this walking around from the pier? We booked Carnival’s “Island Vibes and Beach Getaway” excursion. But now I’m thinking we can save the $175 and just walk around on our own.