GENERAL PRICING INFORMATION for

for BOHIO DIVE RESORT & SPA, Grand Turk

* Low Season: July 1 -  Dec. 20 each year.

* High Season: Dec. 21 – June 30 each year.

All prices listed are per client, in $USD, & may change if resort owners deem necessary next season (depending on fuel & provision cost flux). 

All Grand Turk diving packages include: airport transfers + double-occupancy rooms + welcome cocktail upon arrival + 2 single-tank morning boat dives for 6 days in a 7-night package (caution urged re’ PADI tables on 6^th day) + unlimited air-tank refills for Bohio Resort shore diving + all government sales taxes.

Not included in these Grand Turk diving & Grand Turk snorkeling packages are: scuba gear rentals or snorkeling gear rentals, drinks, meals (ala carte at the Guanahani Restaurant), tips to resort staff & diving guides, cabs for side tours, bikes or motor scooters, night dives (~ $75 pp for 1 guided tank & you provide your own dive lights).

• If you bring a group of 10 persons, divers & non-divers mixed, the 11^th person gets a free land package (credited as a non-diver rate) & pays only tariff.  And 10 divers mean the 11^th diver gets a free land package & pays only nominal tariff.

• All clients all seasons pay a minimum $45 tariff pp for bookings more than 75 days before departure.  Tariff will increase slightly with super-late 11^th-hour bookings, to cover steeper admin costs.

• U.S. DIVE TRAVEL will arrange your inter-island puddle jumper flights from Providenciales (PLS) to Grand Turk island (GDT). There is also a new carrier called "Spirit Airlines" that flies clients in from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, directly to Grand Turk, averting the need for any commuter tickets from Provo Island.  Price varies per season.  Please call for quote.

• Single-occupancy packages will run 33% - 50% higher than double-occupancy rates, depending on season.  Call for specific quote.

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YEAR  2006, 2007 & 2008   PRICES

for BOHIO DIVE RESORT & SPA, Grand Turk

GRAND TURK DIVING PACKAGE : please feel free to call us for quotes ( 952-953-4124 ) & we will check for seasonal specials for all our dive package clients & snorkeling vacation clients. Our tropical vacation planners always make sure we have up-to-the-minute pricing for you, as special offers come randomly in the Caribbean off-peak seasons. We have a 7-night minimum stay with our USDT packages, but we are always happy to build custom itineraries for snorkelers or divers, in groups of any size. Children of grade-school age are always welcome

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Bohio's all-purpose speedboat, for Grand Turk snorkeling, diving & fishing.

The BOHIO DIVE RESORT & SPA, Grand Turk’s best & brightest new lodging + restaurant operation, opened its doors officially on 23 April ’05 with a well-attended ceremony that brought in top brass from the island government office & scores of happy well-wishers from the islands as well as the USA.  People recognize a winner when they see it coming.  Here is why that matters on a island like Grand Turk, where some prime properties have changed hands 2 or 3 times in the 15 years we have sent preferred clients to this superior scuba diving destination.

There is so much ho-hum, middle-of-the-road lodging all over the Caribbean – resort owners & restaurateurs playing it safe & dull – that when we find a diamond in the rough like BOHIO DIVE RESORT & SPA, we have to sit up & take notice.  It’s no risk to predict a rousing success for this spirited little resort, with a staff that knows how to have fun, yet packs more per capita talent on staff than most Caribbean diving resorts twice its size.  U.S. Dive Travel considers this Grand Turk diving locale to be one of the resorts most likely to achieve international acclaim, anywhere in the Eastern Caribbean region.  These guys are going places.  Give them a few months to iron out the wrinkles that any new dive resort encounters at startup, & in two shakes of a lobster’s tail they will be in a flourishing groove. Our advance agents went down in summer '05 & declared the place a simple & unpretentious locale, nothing super fancy to be sure, but a beautiful getaway, well-priced, solidly staffed, nicely maintained; with to-die-for meals & the best new fishing / diving vessel on the island. There have been a few bumps along the road, as is normal for all new resort startups, but the majority of clients have been delighted with Bohio Dive Resort, & they have called us or written us with gracious letters of thanks.

Co-owner Nick Gillings free diving for conch
in Grand Turk's brilliant blue shallows.

Head diving guide Sunny shares her reg with
a passing clownfish  (NOT !)

The staff at BOHIO DIVE RESORT & SPA is all-star: their chef is an acclaimed culinary wizard from Vancouver, BC, who received wonderful reviews from his local press for years;  the scuba diving department is run by a talented & energetic PADI Course Director from Fort Lauderdale, Florida;  the local divemasters are gracious, strong & savvy & these gents have hundreds of dives under their belts;  the domestic staff & servers are as lovely & cheerful as a spring garden.  Wait until you see what Nick & Kelly have done with this place.  It is going to be the class act of Grand Turk, & our vote hands-down for the best-value 3+star lodging – with scuba diving & snorkeling emphasis -- anywhere in the Turks & Caicos.

The BOHIO DIVE RESORT & SPA has 16 comfy rooms –- 12 standard beachfronts & 4 special deluxe suites -- just steps from their scenic waterfront.  All rooms are air conditioned, with ensuite facilities, ceiling fans, fridges & TV.  The newly refurbished Bohio offers the best shoreline on the island for Grand Turk scuba diving.  They also offer small-craft sailing & ocean kayaking.  Now we cannot fail to mention the superb cuisine, created by a renowned chef who recently caught the Turks & Caicos scuba diving bug & relocated to launch a new dream in this restful, visually vibrant Caribbean setting.  

Four lovely ladies of the Guanahani Restaurant & Bar staff.

BOHIO DIVE RESORT & SPA – the SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS:

• NICK GILLINGS:  co-owner, PADI Dive Instructor, jack of all trades.  Nick is a former I.T. wonk from London, UK who first visited Grand Turk in March ’04 & was so smitten by the island’s laid-back culture he ditched a computer consultancy he had founded 10 years earlier & escaped city life for the joys of small-town Caribbean living.  Nick is friendly, respectful & outgoing, a lot of fun.
• KELLY SHANAHAN:  co-owner, PADI Dive Instructor, also a certified sailing & canoeing instructor, front office manager & jill of all trades.  She worked with Nick in I.T. back in London for years, & also caught the Grand Turk diving bug.  Kelly is super hard-working & as hospitable as the day is long.  She’s a delight to work with, islanders agree.  We find her attentive to details, courteous & gifted with an easygoing sense of humor. 
• SUNNY:  Her name is every bit accurate.  Sunny’s smile & cheerful countenance say it all.  She is one of the luminous beings on this already gracious island.  Sunny also is an experienced PADI Dive Instructor & has keen knowledge of local fish & coral species + the rare talent of speaking through her reg to clients underwater.  (Word is you gotta hear this, funseekers !)
• KEL  &  “MEAT":  The two muscular local gents who serve as Sage’s divemasters on their brand new U.S. built catamaran dive boat. (See vessel photos below).  Kel also plays in a Grand Turk dance band called “Outcast” & can be heard cuttin’ his groove at the resort some evenings.  He & Meat are also experienced fishing guides who have nailed some major pelagics over the years (See fishing photos).
• ZEV BECK:  This chap is the “straw who stirs the drink,” as New York Yankees slugger Reggie Jackson once said.  The resort’s chef, Zev earned serious accolades from restaurant reviewers & the local cognoscenti in Vancouver, BC for years, then also caught island fever & took up diving as his new passion.  Nick & Kelly are lucky to have this gentleman; his reputation is sterling.  Zev’s restaurant is the best place to wine & dine on Grand Turk, & even his competition concedes that.  Interesting aside: Zev is also a skilled masseur, with special expertise in hot rock & Swedish techniques.  But you will have to chat with him on island about those particulars, since he will be   beaucoup   busy with the vital victuals, day after day.
• ELAINE BECK:  Zev’s energetic & charming wife, restaurant manager & resort events coordinator.  Like nearly all the staff, Elaine dives up a storm & loves the sport with a Grand Turk diving passion.

Bohio owners Nick Gillings & Kelly Shanahan at Grand Opening.
The Turks & Caicos governor ( far right ) cuts ceremonial ribbon.

(All resort & ocean photos on this webpage, + some of the following text blocks, are provided courtesy of our friends Nick & Kelly, the Bohio Dive Resort owners.)

The Caribbean tribe of Taino Indians, the first known inhabitants of these entrancing islands, called their homes "Bohio".   So the resort’s unofficial motto has become this – “Come, relax, unwind; let our Bohio be your own.”  

This idyllic spot, part of a protected marine park, in March ’05 was awarded the accolade of best diving beach by U.S. magazine  Men’s Journal.   Here is what outdoor reporter Jad Davenport wrote about Bohio Resort’s beach location on Grand Turk:  … “In Grand Turk's Columbus Landfall National Marine Park, wild donkeys wander Cockburn Town, the capital, & you can hear paint peeling off 18th-century salt-baron mansions…. (you can) snorkel with snappers 25 feet down at Finbar's, free dive 35 feet to the rusted namesake at The Anchor or scuba among black coral at Black Forest.”

It’s often possible to see humpback whales cruising past Grand Turk island from January to April, affirms Kelly Shanahan, dive guide & co-owner of the Bohio Dive Resort.  On many dives there are lively sharks, mantas & assorted colorful reef fish in abundance, with “viz” sometimes reaching close to 150-200 feet in calm time periods without lots of rainfall runoff.

Conditions are perfect for beginners & advanced divers alike. The “outstanding wall”, just a few hundred yards off the beach was voted among the top ten advanced dive sites in April’s Scuba Diving Magazine. This dramatic dropoff runs from shallow reefs to an ocean trench a mile deep, with chutes & tunnels to explore.  This huge wall attracts a wealth of wildlife, of course.

“You never know what you'll see - whales, sharks, turtles, mantas,” declares Kelly.

The newly remodeled dive shop is underway.

Witness the rare black corals at black forest or the teeming fish life at the amphitheatre. The resort’s smart new dive boat will drop you at the more remote dive sites in just five minutes, or you can just stroll in yourself, right off the famous Pillory Beach. For those folks seeking a little less drama, there’s a natural sandy pool & shallow house reef, perfect for snorkelers, swimmers or watersport enthusiasts just starting out. The dedicated ecologically minded team boasts both international & local expertise, offering a wide selection of PADI courses.

When you’re not diving, there’s no need to be bored, since BOHIO DIVE RESORT & SPA also offers Hobie cats & kayaks to rent, & lessons or guided trips are always available. There are whale watching tours, fishing expeditions, local island trips to Gibbs Caye to enjoy the tame stingrays in a couple feet of warm water.  There are local experts who will show you how to go free diving for conch.

At the end of a hard day, on or under the mystically aquamarine-turquoise water, the west-facing beach is a perfect spot to enjoy an uplifting sunset yoga session or relax in a hammock with a house cocktail while keeping an eye out for the elusive “green flash” phenomenon.

Now mind you, funseekers, though no tourist trap like Grand Bahama, this laid-back island really wakes up at night. A mix of local bands & quaint beach bars providing the ideal setting to meet new friends, share a rum punch, relish a beach barbecue, then hit the dance floor with the friendly islanders, always ready & willin’ to shake a leg & tilt a cold one.

Alternatively, you might opt for fine dining at the resort’s stylish restaurant, the Guanahani, presided over by award-winning chef Zev Beck. His exquisite menu has a French, Italian & Asian influence with, of course, a Caribbean twist & imaginative specials created from the local catch of the day & seasonal ingredients.

Three scenes from beautiful Pillory Beach ...

... which is the nicest sandy beach on Grand Turk & ...

... it runs right through Bohio Dive Resort.

BOHIO DIVE RESORT LAYOUT:

The 16 rooms all have beautiful beachfront views & terraces.  Four deluxe rooms have king beds & kitchenettes.  All rooms have ensuite showers, ceiling fans, fridges, cable TV & air conditioning. The Guanahani Restaurant & Bar is open daily to offer a gourmet experience, with a mix of wonderful local & international cuisine, an impressive wine list & house specialty cocktails -- plus a selection of fine Cuban cigars & Italian coffees. The resort has its own dive center with experienced PADI qualified instructors catering to novices as attentively as to the more experienced divers.

OTHER BOHIO DIVE RESORT ACTIVITIES:

• Watersports, ie. world-class Grand Turk diving & snorkeling as well as small-craft sailing, kayaking & surfing.
• Boat trips & deep-sea fishing.
• One-on-one cooking lessons with the renowned Chef Zev Beck.
• Open house for sailing regattas, kayak races.
• Volleyball with a fun après-contest BBQ on the beach.
• Whale-watching excursions.
• Massages available by request, several days in advance.
• Poolside yoga, & opening soon, a delightful new spa.
• Nature watching that features adorable nesting turtles, many species of ocean birds & also butterflies, + a unique coral-seeding project.
• Beach games of all sorts.
• Bicycle & motor scooters for rent.
• A recent addition to our culinary festivities is the “Pit Party Thursday” where a fresh catch of local seafood, including tuna & mahi-mahi is barbecued right on the beach.  A local band also plays, they're proving a big hit with guests & they invariably get folks dancing up a storm (but NO "Cat 5s", OK guys!)

All rooms at Bohio face Pillory Beach.