Turks and Caicos Explorer 2 | 特克斯和凯科斯群岛, 多米尼加共和国

关于游轮

Turks & Caicos Explorer II 是一艘于1995年策划并建造的专业船宿游轮，其最近一次全面整修升级是在2005年，这是一艘非常坚固的钢制船宿游轮，长35米，宽7米，该游轮的最大巡航速度可达14海里/小时。

该游轮舒适宽敞的空调沙龙休闲室位于游轮的主甲板层，沙龙室内设有一个用餐区域，旅客将在船宿期间在此享用每日的早餐和晚餐。此外，沙龙室内还设有电视，CD，DVD，影音系统，沙发座椅，以及一个游轮商品展示台。

Turks & Caicos Explorer II 还拥有一个宽敞且日光充足的上层甲板，这里设有躺椅，户外桌椅，上层甲板的前方还设有带有遮阳篷的户外用餐区，船宿期间的午餐将以自助餐形式再次供应给旅客。

顶层的阳光甲板配有一个可供12－15人同时入座的休闲座椅区，一台专业的烧烤设备，以及一个户外开放式吧台，以及驾驶台。

Turks & Caicos Explorer II 的潜水甲板层位于主甲板层的后方，设有一间独立的公共卫生间，所有的个人潜水准备台都配有个人装备储放箱，此外，潜水甲板上还设有潜水服挂晒处，脚蹼置放处，潜水相机置放台，充电站，普通气体&高氧供应设备，大型的清洗水箱，带有热水的淡水冲凉处。

Turks & Caicos Explorer II 通常在每年座头鲸交配繁殖季节，也提供前往多明尼加共和国的Silver Bank提供观鲸浮潜之旅，通常为期一周的巡航浮潜之旅(非水肺潜水)。每年这个时候，会有成百的座头鲸会在多明尼加共和国的Sliver Bank 进行交配，繁衍。而每年4月－12月期间，该游轮则继续在特克斯&凯科斯群岛提供潜水船宿之旅。

关于客舱

Turks & Caicos Explorer II 船上共10间舒适的旅客客舱，共可承载20位旅客同时出行：

所有客舱都配有：空调系统，私人卫浴室，衣橱，衣柜，桌椅，充电插座(220V和110V)等客舱设施。

2间 VIP客舱:
位于上层甲板，配有一张双人床，电视，带海景窗

2间 主甲板层客舱:
位于主甲板层，配有两张平行的单人床，带海景窗

3间 主甲板层客舱:
位于主甲板层，配有两张平行的单人床或一张双人床，带海景窗

3间 底层甲板客舱:
位于底层甲板，配有两张单人床(上下铺)，带有多个舷窗

关于潜水 (特克斯&凯科斯群岛)

• 通常每日提供4 - 5潜，每周提供27潜左右

• 登船日 & 离船日当天均不提供任何潜水项目

• 离船日前一天仅提供1 - 2潜 (根据旅客返程航班)

• 所有潜水项目均提供专业的潜水向导领潜服务

• 全年均建议携带1-3毫米的潜水服

• 在1-2月寒冷季节可携带穿5毫米的潜水服

关于观鲸浮潜之旅 (多明尼加共和国 - 银岸/Silver Bank)

• 参与旅客不需要任何潜水证件，但需熟悉游泳和浮潜

• 多数旅客每日参与2次“Whale Runs (追鲸)”

• 建议旅客携带3毫米的潜水服以及套脚式蛙鞋

• 所有的旅客必须严格遵守船员提出的规则和指导

其他信息

• 高氧潜水：可以提供，但需额外收费
• 15升气瓶：限量提供，但需额外收费
• 循环呼吸器潜水：目前暂不提供/支持
• 潜水装备：可以提供，但需额外收费
• 潜水保险：潜水员必须持有效的潜水保险
• 网络供应：可以使用自己的手机网络上网
• 洗衣服务：目前暂时无法提供该服务
• 按摩服务：目前暂时无法提供该服务
• 船上支付方式：现金 (美元), 信用卡
• 船员人数：9人，含2位潜导

The Turks & Caicos Islands

Scheduling 5 dives daily, including night dives, the vessel boards in Providenciales each Saturday and offers 5 1/2 days of diving each week. You'll explore the 5 different black coral species at Black Coral Forest, the reef sharks of Provo's Shark Hotel, the deep-water gorgonians of G-Spot, and the spotted eagle rays of Double D, along with a multitude of other dive sites along the region's plunging walls.

Please note also that this itinerary is an example only, and will change depending on weather and logistics at the Captain's discretion.

Regular Itinerary

Saturday: Though transfers are not included in the package, you will be met at the airport by a local driver who will be aware of the boat’s location. Due to tides, weather conditions and her size, the vessel’s weekend location and schedule is tide-dependent, and she may be located either in Caicos Marina or anchored offshore. If you are not met at the airport and are unsure where to meet the boat, simply ask your cab driver to call the boat’s cell phone number or VHF Channel 16 and ask for instructions.

Sunday: Provo's Northwest Point. Four to five dives, with the night spent at mooring.

Monday: Two morning dives at Northwest Point, followed by 2-hour trip to West Caicos. Three dives, with night spent at mooring.

Tuesday: Up to five dives at West Caicos, with night spent at mooring.

Wednesday: Two dives at West Caicos, transit to French Cay, three dives at French Cay, with night spent at mooring.

Thursday: Five dives at French Cay, with night spent at mooring.

Friday: Dawn dive and morning dive at French Cay, with departure for the 2-hour trip back to port. Afternoon at leisure; dinner ashore, with night spent aboard vessel.

Saturday: 7AM to 8:30AM Continental breakfast, 9AM Depart the Turks & Caicos Explorer II. Should you be leaving on an afternoon flight, you may leave your luggage aboard for pickup later. However, cabs are very expensive and it can be costly to return to the vessel.

Silver Bank - Dominican Republic

Approximately 130km north of the Dominican Republic, and 160km southeast of the Turks and Caicos Islands lie the shoals of the Silver Bank. Protected by NOAA as the "Sanctuary for the Marine Mammals of the Dominican Republic" these shoals are the world's largest mating & calving grounds for Humpback whales.

Every year the Silver Bank hosts 5000-7000 North Atlantic Humpback whales for mating and calving. Known as the 'Acrobats of the Sea,' the thousands of humpback whales create a dramatic show of breaching, lob tailing, fin slapping, and spy hopping.

The humpback whales start to arrive in the Dominican Republic in December and leave at the end of April, reliably and predictably, creating countless opportunities for passive-in-water snorkel encounters and onboard viewing.

Highlights : 6-8 hours of whale watching per day (weather permitting) / Two tender surface watching sessions daily / Surface whale viewing from two comfortable tenders / Opportunities for passive in-water snorkel encounters / Informational naturalist presentations / Happy Hour festivities

This expedition are naturalist-guided with the utmost care taken in providing you with a knowledgeable guide, ensuring you an exciting, educational, and trouble-free expedition.

Wi-Fi and Communication

You can use your cellphone while onboard (please check options offered by your provider. Local SIM cards with various packages can be purchased upon your arrival). Signal is good in Provo and North West Point. In French Caye, signal is not regular and can be good or poor. In West Caicos, signal is poor.