Gibbs Cay
Uninhabited island known for swimming with wild stingrays
Snorkel Beach
Wade-in stingrays
Marine Park
Protected since 1992
Best For
Half-day excursions
Best Time
Calm sea days
Location & Getting There
Gibbs Cay is located in Grand Turk
How to Get Here
- Boat-only access — 20-minute crossing from Grand Turk
- Local operators run small-group half-day tours that include snorkel gear
- Combine with a stop at Round Cay or the wall for a fuller day on the water
Pro tip: Shuffle your feet entering the shallows and let the stingrays come to you — they are habituated but still wild animals.
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Wading with Stingrays at Gibbs Cay
A short boat ride from Grand Turk delivers you to a deserted cay where habituated southern stingrays glide right up to the shore. Here's what to expect.
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