The Grand Turk Cruise Center is a first-class, beach front cruise facility nestled among nearly 14 acres of landscaped grounds. The cruise center’s location and the island’s geography offer vessels a safe approach and berthing year-round. The short walk from the berthed ships to the cruise center (approximately 390 feet) allows guests ease of embarking and debarking at their leisure.                                                                                  

Guests can swim in the sparkling ocean waters or in one of the largest pools in the Caribbean, stroll along the idyllic beach, relax in a complimentary chaise lounge or rent a private poolside cabana for the day. There is also an equipment rental location on the beach where guests can rent clam shell shade, floats, and snorkeling equipment.  Snorkelers can explore the Reef Balls? that were placed in front of the cruise center in fall 2008 in addition to old anchors and a huge 18th century cannon.  There is also a beach side massage service that is sure to melt away any tension one may have.

The cruise center is also home to the Caribbean’s largest Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville bar, restaurant, and retail shop.
 

Visitors to the cruise center have the opportunity to peruse through a 45,000 sq. ft. shopping center which includes a 10,000 sq. ft. Dufry duty-free shop, and 35,000 sq. ft. of high-end jewelry stores, an array of unique and world-renowned apparel and t-shirt stores, locally crafted souvenirs and gifts, and food and beverage facilities. This includes merchants such as Dufry, Goodmark Jewelers, Ron Jon Surf Shop©, Piranha Joes, Dizzy Donkey, Silver Emporium, Del Sol, Rasta Pasta, Bonefish Charlie's, Starfish Oils, Royal Jewels, Indigo Pearls, Goldsmith, The Trading Post at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville.

Located adjacent to Margaritaville and the swimming pool is the latest addition to the fun and excitement at the cruise center, the Grand Turk Flowrider. Offered as a shore excursion through the cruise line’s websites and onboard, the FlowRider surfing attraction is the only of its kind located in a cruise facility. The attraction operates by utilizing a pair of high pressure water jets that produce a thin, two-to three inch layer of water moving over a pre-formed and cushioned surface at high speed. Participants can enjoy the thrills on a body board or experienced snow boarders and surfers can try the more challenging stand-up riding. Spectators are also sure to have fun watching their fellow guests ride and even wipe out on the FlowRider.