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Sun Charters

Providenciales
649-231-0624
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Owner description: The S/V ATABEYRA is a 69', traditionally rigged trading schooner that retired from cargo service 16 years ago. The vessel traded for years between... more » Owner description: The S/V ATABEYRA is a 69', traditionally rigged trading schooner that retired from cargo service 16 years ago. The vessel traded for years between Hispaniola and the Turks & Caicos Islands carrying such commodities as rum , beer, produce, plants and building materials. The ship has been refit as a charter vessel and now stays close to home in the sheltered waters of Grace Bay and the Caicos Cays of Turks and Caicos Islands. The S/V ATABEYRA is the perfect platform for learning hands on operation of traditional sailing craft, for exploring the exquisite undersea world and many islands that surround us or just lounging on her spacious, shaded decks. No vessel in the TCI charter fleet is as large or as versatile.Sun Charters and the ATABEYRA crew offer our guests a unique opportunity to get real sailing experience aboard the last of the tropical trading schooners. Being a gaff-rigged vessel carrying two headsails, there are lots of lines to pull, many sails to tend, and the skipper will even be happy to let you take the helm. Feel the past come alive as we sail through the uninhabited chain of Caicos Cays the same way it was done hundreds of years ago. The Cays were once the lair of the infamous lady pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Reid, and the waters and surrounding islands remain basically untouched since that time.The Crew of the Good Ship Atabeyra are proud that she is overwhelmingly the boat the residents choose when recreating in the Caicos Cays. « less
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New York City, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Being the ocean-lover that I am, I tried many companies when I made my way to the Turks and Caicos Islands. This one wasn't one of my favourite as the service was very poor and I spent my day waiting around.

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

A group of 6 people that had previously signed up for the trip did not show up on the morning of our snorkeling trip. Instead of disappointing the 3 of us that did show up Dave let us and the crew go out for what turned out to be the best snorkeling trip. The crew provided snacks and rum punch,... More

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Little Rock, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Just got back from taking my family of 5 on a half day private trip during the last week of May. It was the perfect way to spend the day, I just wished I had an extra day to do it again. There were two people on the boat who could not have been nicer or better at their jobs.... More

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South Bend, Indiana, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

This charter was recommended to us by my hubbies' dive shop. They weren't kidding when they told us, this crew will do whatever it takes to make you happy! We had some guests that did not show up and the crew took us anyway....the whole boat to ourselves...excellent snorkeling, excellent rum punch, and excellent crew! Was so relaxing, not in... More

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Providenciales
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

It’s not every day that a slice of heaven fall is your lap, but yesterday, May 15th 2013, was just such a day. Let me preface by saying that the tourism season here in TCI had been gruelling and I was exhausted. I’d gotten to the point where my ability to focus seemed nil. I mean, for heaven’s sake, I... More

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Herriman
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Fantastic crew and very hospitable. The price was fair, boat was nice, rum punch and chips and salsa hit the spot. We would do it again.

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Minneapolis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I had a wonderful sunset cruise with Sun Charters. This is a must do when you come to Turks and Caicos. The rum punch was flowing and it was nice to go on a relaxing sail with other people who are either visiting or living on the island. It is very easy to book. I emailed them and then confirmed... More

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Lewisville, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Capt. Tibby and Junior....,you both made our snorkeling trip wonderful. You were delightfully engaging with us and the other passengers. Both are very knowledgeable about the areas we visited and the surrounding islands. This trip could not have been more perfect. The sun was shining and the trade winds were blowing nicely. The snorkeling was great...not too choppy of water.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

We went on the Sunset cruise on a Friday night. What a great evening that was! CPT Tibi and Jr were great. Very friendly to all onboard. Definetely worth the money which wasn't a lot!

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Frisco, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We scheduled a sun set cruise before we got onto islands. We were delighted with the experience. Although we ended up only having a total of five on boat that night, they didn't cancel trip but took us happily on ride, and what a beautiful ride it was. The captain and crew were so very nice and had a lot... More

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