The shopping village is compact but inviting, with a mix of duty-free shops, jewelry stores, and island boutiques. You’ll also find souvenirs, handmade crafts, and beachwear. For something familiar, there’s a large Margaritaville with a lively pool and bar scene, plus a few recognizable international brands. Overall, Grand Turk’s port is designed to let you step right off the ship into a tropical, easygoing atmosphere — swim, shop, grab a drink, or explore without ever needing transportation.

Great place to visit, we took the electric Hummer tour. It was enjoyable. The guides were great. Stopped several places along the way. Enjoyed some amazing oxtails and rice as well. It was so hot but the water was so pretty. Donkeys were everywhere.

So this was my second time to visit here in 2025. My first visit was on the CCL Mardi Gras in February 2025. My second visit was in November 2025 on the Carnival Venezia. The first trip was more of a discovery and exploration of the port and the island on ATVs (excursion arranged by the Carnival Adventure team) - we hung out at Margaritaville in the port for the morning and we did our excursion in the afternoon. The second trip was much more of a deep dive since we were already familiar with the basics , layout and superficial details of Grand Turk. November 2025’s trip involved a $30 two hour tour in a taxi with three stops. (At the capital city - Cockburn Town ; the lighthouse; and the Grand Turk sign). We learned much more about the culture and history behind the UK Commonwealth and some significant historical and cultural happenings in the islands four hundred years ago history . I would certainly return and go to Govern’s Beach. (Rent a golf cart) if you want a big loud beach with lots of people , drinking and drama go to Margaritaville in the port or go to Jack Shack just down the road from the port . Enjoy your time !

This island is absolutely awesome. We did a tour and it was very informative and awesome. If you do a tour, I would recommend the tour bus that has the double bus connection with colorful decals. Sorry, I couldn't find the name of it. I think its Rainbow Calypso, but the tour guide name was Rodney! He and his partner were awesome.

The dogs on the street are so skinny. It's a shame I should have taken something for them to eat. You can do a little bit of snokeling here. It's easy to get scratched by coral. Be careful.

I spent about 5 minutes inside the port so my review will not be reflecting it. From the time we got off the boat be made a straight line to getting out of the port town and out the front gate. The port town looked like it had a lot of shops and we saw a pool. Once you left the front gate it was night and day difference. It was like leaving Disney world (what I imagine it would be, never been), from bright blues and paved roads to dust and run down buildings everywhere. My wife and I ventured an hour out the front gate past the people trying to rent you thing and made it to quiet beach where we spent the day before heading back. If given the chance I would do it again.

The final destination of our unforgettable vacation cruise is the breathtaking Turks and Caicos, where pristine beaches meet crystal-clear turquoise waters.

When we got off the ship, we walked all the way down the beach to the left of the pier and found Jack’s Shack, by far the best place on the strip! The water here was much clearer, the atmosphere quieter, and it felt like a little hidden gem compared to the busier spots near the ship. The food and drinks were incredible, honestly some of the best we had during our cruise. The conch is a must-try if you want to taste the local cuisine, and the cocktails were spot on. We snorkeled right off the beach and were pleasantly surprised by the variety of fish we saw. Going in the morning was the perfect choice; it was calmer, quieter, and made for great snorkeling. After lunch, the beach got much busier as more people returned from excursions. One tip: don’t be afraid to haggle for sun beds. Different vendors were charging different prices depending on the tourist, so listen to what others are paying and offer the same. Overall, Jack’s Shack was the highlight of our Grand Turk stop: great food, perfect beach, and a laid-back vibe you won’t want to leave!

Came to Jack's Shack when in port on Carnival Freedom on 4/29/2025. Ordered tacos, jerk chicken, and cracked conch. Food is pricey, but the menu is available on the website, so you are prepared. Place was lively, and ordering was quick and easy, and food was brought to our table within 15 minutes, hot and fresh. Drinks were strong (expensive) but worth it. Nice shaded area to eat and get out of the sun.. Amazing beach access with views of the cruise terminal with beautiful crystal clear water. It was such a great experience, and I had a great time. Cracked conch was my favorite, try it if you havent!

Beautiful beach, great food, wonderful locals. Taxi ride was short from cruise ship but only cost 6.00, included a brief history of the island. Beach had wild donkeys and horses roaming around looking for snacks. White sand Beautiful crystal clear water. Jacks shack is famous local bar and outdoor restaurant on beach. Tried local fried shrimp 🍤, Fish tacos, peas and rice. Worth the trip to see and enjoy. Prices were very reasonable.

A place to party when you come Grand Turk. Lots of people , lots of golf carts, a pretty nice Caribbean beach, lots of food options and a cute gift little gift shop . Not really my cup of tea but it might be just what you are looking for !

Order your drinks and food at the bar and collect your food in the kitchen shack to the right of the bar. Cost $145 for two drinks, three taco orders and a whole fried fish for just okay food. 3 stars because it’s beachfront but not recommended to eat here, just order drinks and enjoy the water. They offer two chairs and one umbrella on the beach for $23.

Walked here on a recommendation and it didn't disappoint, food was great, a little pricey but no complaints on the taste and portion sizes. They also have a gift shop area. My wife purchased a shirt, sticker and a bottle of tequila. Unfortunately they didn't wrap the bottle of any kind and a short time after leaving Jack's she tapped it against a counter at local jeweler's and it broke and spilled. In their defense we went back after my wife called them and explained what happened and the manager at Jack's didn't hesitate to replace everything that my wife purchased earlier as it was soaked in tequila. Big props to the manager at Jack's

Overrated, don't get me wrong the food was pretty good. We did jerk chicken, shrimp tacos, they didn't have the whole fish, the was kinda the whole reason. There's not really any service. Not sure what other options are near here but I will definitely look into trying something else next time.

Very pretty! The colors of the water & the snorkeling were pretty good (for me, a beginner😁), only one option for food that was pricey &not very appealing. There's loungers and an umbrella you can rent, but we had beach blankets and just wanted to use that. We were told we still had to pay for ANY use of the beach areas. Noticed that other people were told more$ and others were 0$ (?) The donkeys that are all over the island were also on the beach and got into one of our bags. They pulled out the only edible item, which was gum! Loved the bigger waves and the crushed shell gritty feel that was into the water. The softer fine sand was up higher on the beach and so nice! With the ship anchored in the background, it made nice pictures

It's a great beach! 5 minute drive from the cruise port. Perfect for escaping the crowds. There's a couple of stands for food and drinks and chairs and umbrella for rent. You can negotiate the price for those because they try to rip tou off. The started offering 1 umbrella and a chair for 30 and ended up with 2 chairs 1 umbrella for 15.

It was fantastic. One of the best beaches I have experienced. Water was clear blue, and the sand, out of this world. Just fabulous!!!!!

We had an awesome time at Governor’s Beach today. It’s close to the cruise terminal and seemed much less crowded than the beach right next to the ship.

Went on a tour that brought us to Governors Beach. I'm glad I did it. This beach was beautiful, no crowds and no obstructed views of the ocean.

Beautiful beach! Perfect location! Great food available for purchase nearby.

I loved the fact you got off the ship and there was nothing else to it. You just walked. The beaches were Rocky, the one closest to the ship smelled that day. The shops were nice and I loved that there was a Starbucks. Would I go back? Probably not. I'm sure there was a lot more to see. And the amount of time we had to visit was perfect.

Beautiful beach. Expected a landmark or something but if there was one I missed it!

Nothing is here but an neglected pavilion January 2022. It was not worth the walk from cruise ship port. Its nearby beach walk has far better scenery.

Totally deserted beach. Nice waves. Nice sand. Loved it. Bars and shops dotted along the opposite side of street.

Was stationed at the US Navfac in 1964 on Grand Turks. Now a University. Not much there then or now. Cruise ship area nice. Snorkeling best bet.

Calm and most of the time very peaceful with no one else around... 💆🏾‍♂️🌤🏝

I think it's a pretty historic place but I couldn't really see anything to look at or any markers.

Quick beach stop with not much recognition or signage. Was hoping for some history.

This restaurant is really the only spot for a meal when you dock at Grand Turk. It's a standard Margaritaville inside with a nice island vibe, tasty food and pleasant staff. I had a Cobb salad with chicken, and drank club soda to cool off after touring the island by golf cart. This Margaritaville has an attached pool with a DJ and games, and also they had a burger challenge on the menu!! Something to consider trying if you're a big eater 😉. The place was packed and it took some time to get served, but overall it was great to be out of the sun and enjoy the beautiful day.

Party destination, the pool was packed. Lots of drinking and dancing. The food was really good, the music loud and hard to have a conversation while eating. If you have little kids I would recommend skipping this area. 😬 lots of adults drinking and dancing inappropriately. Not kid friendly. The staff was not friendly and short tempered. Overall cleanish.

Visited for a birthday celebration while cruising on carnival. Had a lot of fun, pool was a little crowded and it wasn’t the cleanest water with so many ppl. Everyone was friendly and the staff were friendly as well. I had a few snacks which were good but nothing fabulous.

Food isn't cheap but is what you would expect and the quality made it worth it. The drinks were good and STRONG. Pool is free and the big fan over the dining area was great after a day in the sun. It got busy as we completed our meal but the service never slowed.

Stopped into Margaritaville before heading back to the boat while we were in Grand Turk. We enjoyed margaritas and pina coladas. The Pina Coladas were out of this world. This moved into my top 5. Definitely try one while you are there.

Margaritaville Grand Turk is the place to be!! Island drinks, fun music, and lots of happy bar patrons dancing and eating like there's no tomorrow! It was very busy when we arrived but the wait was tolerable. The service was a bit in slow Island mode after being seated, but everyone was smiling and laughing it really didn't matter much! They were out of several things on the menu, but there was enough to choose from for replacements. The food was good. We had tacos, quesadilla, and a turkey club sandwich. I'm very happy we stopped here! Great views of the water while dining! It was certainly a memorable visit to Grand Turk in the Caribbean!

Update, no tables, no standing at the bar... bar staff not friendly, prices high.... Food, service okay this time. Drinks okay. Pool, chairs too expensive $45 each.. Beach is okay, large dropoff, hard to get back on beach if you have knee problems.

This venue is very overrated! I visited on 8/29/24. I waited happily on the beach for two hours until they opened because I was told by a local it was their favorite spot. While the lady tending the place was very nice she was not very attentive. The place was not nearly packed enough for the subpar service and we sat right across from the bar feeling very ignored while she addressed every table but ours. After about 20 minutes, we went to the bar to ask for a menu (which is written on a board around the side: no issue with that) and then had to go back to the bar and order although she took orders directly from other tables. $28 for a piece of salmon and French fries was ridiculous! Especially since the taste was that of a $10 fish special. The vibes were nice but my wallet, taste buds and tummy were much happier when I found Barbie’s a little ways down the road. I plan to visit the island again soon, but Sandbar will not be on my list of places to stop.

This is *the* beach bar on Grand Turk, serving beers, rum punches, dark 'n stormies and more, which we enjoyed several times during our week on the island. We also had lunch there one day, with tasty fish & chips with salad, plus excellent grilled pork chops with salad and peas & rice. It's a chill, low-key spot with a mix of visitors and locals. (Be prepared: it's cash only.)

I can not say enough good about this place!!! We visited from Tennessee, and the staff and Manager were an absolute welcoming DELIGHT! WOW! The food was absolutely amazing! I had the grilled grouper, and I’m still raving about how fresh and flavorful it was. You will not find a better spot in Grand Turk, and the views are unmatched! Thank you Kat for being so kind and hospitable to make our visit a great experience!

Spent the morning on the beach next to Sandbar. Walked over for a great lunch. Chicken was hand breaded and fried. Beautiful views and friendly service.

We loved this cool little restaurant on our visit to Grand Turk during our Carnival cruise. You just can’t beat the view, beautiful. The food and service were awesome, full liquor bar as well. This place is super close to the port and if your looking for a good bite, good food, and a truly stunning view then this is the best spot we found on the island. I highly recommend a stop here if your exploring the island.

This place was recommended by several locals on Grand Turk. While the service was a bit slow compared to what we are accustomed to “off island”…it was WELL worth the wait. Fried conch and local beer was delicious. The setting is STUNNING and felt like a totally private beach (as there were only 5 other people there!) Highly recommend and will always be a highlight of our Grand Turk visit.

The Sand Bar came highly recommended to us in our trip to Grand Turk and we were not disappointed. The location is right by the beach off of Duke Street. It has an amazing view and very chill atmosphere. In fact, one of the owners, Tanya, said she doesn't advertise the place to the millions of cruise tourists who visit the island. This is to keep the authentic chill vibe the locals and on island visitors have come to appreciate. The food here is fresh and generous. It is also fairly priced compared to to the many hotel restaurants in the surrounding area. The tab for 4 of us with drinks, appetizers and main dish came to about $80. I would definitely stop and check this place out if you are looking to experience the island vibe of Grand Turks!