FREEDIVE PROVO
SSI & AIDA Freediving School, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI
Adding a little depth to your Caribbean vacation ...
2012 Freediving Excursion Dates
February 1-4
February 29-March 3
March 14-18
March 28-31
Salt Cay also happens to be one of the best places anywhere to see whales up close. The annual migration of these magnificent creatures takes them right through the waters of the TCI. Their long journey to warmer waters is a long one, undertaken by expectant mothers and amorous adults seeking the safety of the shallow banks here in the TCI and the Silver Banks of the DR . At Salt Cay the deep Atlantic emerges close to shore which through February & March makes Salt Cay an ideal site to view these magnificent cetaceans in the wild.
Freedive Provo has teamed up with Sports Adventure company 'Caicu Naniki' to offer you a series of 3 night packages across to this stunning little island throughout the year. Departing Wednesday afternoon and returning Saturday morning you'll fly from Providenciales to Salt Cay at sunrise on a small plane (30 minutes flight time). Working with longtime resident and owner of Salt Cay Divers, Debbie Manos, you'll be take nyou to one of the rustic local inns. Debbie is a certified boat captain, whale watching naturalist, as well as PADI dive instructor with many years of experience both in and on these waters.
Whilst these trips are for certified Freedivers, if you're not yet certified it's not a problem, we've designated the Monday & Tuesday prior to the trip for training, you can do your SSI Level 1 course before you go.
April 25 - April 28
May 30-June 2
June 27-30
July 25-28
August 22-25
November 28- Dec. 1
December 26-29
*Nature is what nature is, and whilst sightings are highly likely there can never be any guarantee. However, the island is stunning all year round, with reef walls starting around 35ft (and dropping to 7000ft!), rich with hard and soft corals. There are deserted cays to be discovered, kayaking to be done & adventures to be had at Salt Cay. Let's not forget one of the best kept secrets of Salt Cay, the unsalvaged 18th century British warship, the HMS Endymion, that sank in 1790. She's in less than 40 ft of water and as the photos below show, wrecke anchors & cannons litter the sea bed.
Further details and prices for the above excursions can be found by clicking here
All enquiries and bookings for the excursions to Salt Cay should be directed to Caicu Naniki by clicking here.
Arrangements for the SSI Level 1 Freediver Certification course should be made by contacting Josie directly via the details below.
Freedive Provo is located at :-
Dive Provo, Ports of Call, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI
+1 649 946 5040 / +1 649 344 9915
freedivetci@gmail.com
Whale Watching and Freediving Excursions
.....take a trip to the tiny island of Salt Cay, TCI
Salt Cay is the small, remote island that time forgot-- it's also where you go to forget time. Wild donkeys and farm animals roam the streets. There are hardly any cars. Everyone is friendly and laid back. We’re talking a 2.5 mile long, seriously mellow little place. We have scheduled freediving trips to this serene and tranquil little place throughout the year. It makes for the perfect addition to your Turks and Caicos vacation.
Feb thru March -
Whale Watching season*
April thru July -
Nurse Shark Mating season*
August thru Dec -
Eagle Rays & Manta season*
Expect to spend your evenings chillin’ at one of the local bar and grills, getting to know the locals, watching the stars from your hammock or maybe even dancing the night away....
