Big Blue Collective

This was an absolutely amazing tour. Our tour guide Bailey was kind, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. She was in the water with us the whole time and took great care to provide us with all the relevant information about the wildlife and areas we were snorkeling. We had a total of 8 people on our tour and it was phenomenal. Compared to some of the other tour companies that had like 20-30 people ours felt unique in that we were so small. It was as close to a private tour as you can get without spending crazy money. Our captain Gustavo was fantastic! He stopped and let us check out the local dolphins. The free shuttle to and from our resort was a great bonus. Big Blue Collective absolutely killed it!

We went out on July 18, 2025 and had the MOST fantastic time on the Edge of the Banks full-day snorkeling tour. Initially we thought it was only for divers, but it's actually designed for enthusiastic snorkelers. Fresh snacks provided after each snorkeling session (we went to 3 locations, and 1 beach stop), such a fruits and chips. Lunch was buffet-style of curried fish, meats, rice, coleslaw salad, and premixed rum drinks were incredible enjoyed on the beach break. The Kusi boat was comfortable, modern and clean, top-class. We liked Big Blue so much that we went back the next day to get paddleboards and venture out to the mangroves. Saw tons of turtles as promised! Professional and informative team, extra shout-out to Gus the captain and Mickey our adventurous guide who spotted all the critters we hoped to see!

We had an amazing experience! Hugo and Dre were amazing guides, And ensured that we had a one-of-a-kind snorkeling experience. The company on as a whole was super accommodating when I mistakenly forgot to finalize our reservation. They quickly arranged for a boat for us without missing a beat! They provided us an event whose memories will last us a lifetime!

Mikey & Nadia were passionate, informative & just EXCELLENT!!! Outstanding tour—it literally brought me to tears. I was sobbing. It was so beautiful. The amount of tropical creatures we saw was STUNNING. I highly recommend this tour. We saw eagle rays, nurse sharks, honeycomb cowfish, angel queen fish, angel trigger fish. It was unbelievable. It was so much fun. It was the best tour I’ve ever been on. AND the lunch was top notch!!! Best meal we’ve had so far on the island!!!

I’d give more than 5 stars if I could! Captain Naja and First Mate Bailey were amazing. They were very gracious hosting us and providing an unforgettable day for our family. They gave us some great info as we learned a tiny bit about Turks and Caicos today. The snorkeling spot was incredible. Tons of fish to see and the beautiful reef and ecosystem. We had a blast with the seadoo and seabob as well. They even managed to get us an up close encounter with a couple dolphins.

Our trip to Turks and Caicos coincided with Hurricane Oscar making landfall, so we had quite a bit of stormy weather. However, on the one clear day we were lucky to get, we jumped at the chance to go kayaking in the mangroves and visit Iguana Island. We rented our kayaks from Big Blue Collective, and they were fantastic! I had emailed them a few days before to confirm timing, as kayaking is dependent on the high tide. They were very responsive and helpful, so I highly recommend calling ahead for anyone planning to go. When we arrived, the staff was incredibly friendly and gave us a thorough briefing before we headed out on the water. My husband and I opted for a tandem kayak and spent about two hours paddling around the mangroves and exploring Iguana Island. We were able to spot some turtles and iguanas, which made the experience even more memorable. The water was a bit rough, which may have been due to the hurricane, but it just required a little more effort on our part. If you’re generally active, you shouldn’t have any issues handling it. Overall, we had a great experience renting from Big Blue Collective. Even though we did the excursion on our own, I can imagine their guided tours would be excellent too. Highly recommend them for anyone looking to explore the natural beauty of Turks and Caicos!

I just returned from an unforgettable week of kiteboarding lessons with Big Blue Collective in the Turks and Caicos. I had the pleasure of learning from Lou and Tom—both exceptional instructors. As a former Air Force instructor pilot with years of experience teaching, I recognize outstanding instruction when I see it—and theirs was truly world-class. They followed me by jet ski, gave constant, clear feedback, and created the perfect environment to learn. I progressed at least 10x faster than I expected. Combine that with the crystal-clear blue waters and steady winds, and you’ve got the ultimate learning experience. I can’t recommend them highly enough! 🏄‍♂️

So happy our hotel recommended this tour! It was the best eco-tour I’ve been on. Mainly because our guide Kevins was fantastic!! He started the tour with giving a brief explanation of TCI geography. We paddled over to the mangroves and got to see so many sea turtles! He was great at explaining how to paddle board and was very patient, kind and easy going. He pointed out all the sea creatures he could see so we didn’t miss them. We had a morning tour. We had a rental car and drove to the location. They provided chilled water for us in insulated water bottles. I would highly, highly recommend insect repellent if you are prone to insect bites. I sprayed my skin but somehow got mosquito bites through my bathing suit. I love paddle boarding and had a great time. But it was a bit of work getting out of the marina. It was, however, much easier coming back in.