Every January to March, thousands of humpback whales pass through the Columbus Passage on their way to breeding grounds. Boat tours depart from both Provo and Grand Turk.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
The shallow Columbus Passage between Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas is one of the world's most important humpback whale migration corridors. Between January and March, thousands of whales pass through — including mothers with new calves. Half-day boat tours from Grand Turk offer close encounters in calm, protected waters. Breaching is common, not the exception.
What Stands Out
- One of the world's top whale watching sites
- January–March season only
- Mothers with calves — regular sightings
- Breaching is common
- Departs from Grand Turk and Provo
- Half-day tours available