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Rodale's Scuba Diving Magazine rates Salt Cay in the "TOP 100 IN THE WORLD :

#1...BEST WALL DIVING

Salt Cay rated in the Top 5 in the world in the following categories:
.Top Dive Destination
..Top Macro Life
...Top Fish Life
....Top Advanced Diving
.....Healthiest Marine Life
......Top Underwater Photography

General Information and Location
From early in the 1700's until 1960's, Salt Cay was one of the largest exporters of salt in the world. You can still tour the Salinas (salt ponds) and windmills were the salt was actually produced.  Salt Cay has several historical churches and old plantation homes to view, where salt was stored prior to shipping. Being the most remote island, snorkeling and scuba diving is some of the best in the world! We have pristine walls, still teeming with fish and spectacular, colorful corals and sponges. January through March is the migration of the magnificent Humpback Whales.

Salt Cay is considered the "Humpback Whale Headquarters" as the island sits directly in the Columbus Passage where the whales migrate to the Silver Banks. The Salt Cay is the southernmost inhabited island in the Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies. It is 90 miles north of the Dominican Republic, 650 miles southeast of Miami. It is home to 101 friendly souls rich in heritage and Caribbean culture, plus privately-owned cattle, numerous chickens, a small herd of wild donkeys, and 2 iguanas. The official language is English and the official currency is the US dollar.

Climate and Topography
The island is small (3 square miles), mostly flat, and arid. Temperatures, averaging 83 degrees Fahrenheit, are moderated by the eastern trade winds. The insect population is governed by the amount of rain -- it is never overwhelming. Far better than most Caribbean islands.

How to Get There/Travel Documents There There are several major airlines flying to Providenciales. American Airlines has three flights daily, Air Jamaica, Delta, US Air, Continental and Jet Blue Jet (offering direct flights from Newark and JFK) also serve the islands.  Turks & Caicos is also served by West Jet, Air Canada and British Airways.

Once you get to Provo, the island hopper is Caicos Express Airways with great connecting flights to all major airlines.

The island ferry to Grand Turk is on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Check with Salt Cay Divers about private trips to tour Grand Trip for the day.

There is also a 5 min flight to Salt Cay from Grand Turk on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Caicos Express Airways
direct flight from Provo - 25 minutes
Email: caicosexpressairways@tciway.tc

US Residents requires a passport effective Jan 2008  

What to Bring
Informality is the watchword. You'll need sunscreen, your gear, books, a couple of bathing suits, shirts and shorts. Bring sturdy shoes and long pants if you plan to hike in the bush. We have a few stores on island but they are very basic so yes, you can bring a cooler with cheese, fruits, vegetables and meats - just tell customs it's for personal use!  And don't forget that we have no ATMs, you will need to bring cash for small purchases in the local stores.

E-mail: scdivers@tciway.tc