Dive Review of
Dive Provo/Royal West Indies in
Turks and Caicos/Provo

Florida Keys, Grand Bahama, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac, Saba,
Curacao, St. Vincent, Bonaire

Dive Conditions

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Overall Rating

     Do you want to take your family to a clean, quiet, safe, upscale
location for a dive trip? Provo is your destination. There are easy flights
with many airlines to choose from - you can be there by early afternoon
from anywhere in the eastern US without inter-island hops. There is no
crime, no litter, and no cruise ship traffic(the reef keeps them out). The
12 mile long Grace Bay Beach with flour-like sand has been rated by Conde
Nast as the nicest beach in the Caribbean. Although the huge dollar condos
are being built along the beach, the construction really isn't noticeable.
There are good restaurant choices, but surprisingly few retail shopping
spots - just a few small plazas, which gives Provo a small island charm
despite the condo growth. We've never seen so many families on a dive
trip.
     To stay on the beach, you'll most likely end up in one of the condos.
They range from nice to opulent...you can spend thousands per night if
you're so inclined. But among the reasonably priced condos, Royal West
Indies is the best value. The smallish size of RWI and beautiful gardens
give it an intimate, relaxing feeling. It's an upscale resort at a moderate
price, nicer than the others in the price range, such as Ocean Club,
Alexandra, and Coral Gardens. RWI's on site restaurant, The Mango Reef, is
excellent and reasonable priced. Try the conch salad.
     Besides the beach activities for the family, there are snorkel trips
to the offshore uninhabited islands, kayaking, sailing, and a conch farm
with a fascinating guided tour
     The diving is a long boat ride but worth it. We saw sharks on almost
every dive, including my first hammerhead off French Cay. It's all wall
diving followed by a nice 30-50 ft deep reef with good marine life. Dive
Provo is a well run operation which handled the Easter Week crowds well.
We'll be back next year! 

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