Bright Reef Turks and Caicos

Bight Reef (Coral Gardens)

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The Bight Reef (also known as Coral Gardens) is a popular and easy-to-access beach snorkeling site located on the central north coast of …

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Mar 1, 2025
Great snorkeling at this reef, located right offshore (aka no boat required). Saw lots of fish, and a ray! Do be aware that on windy days, the current can get quite strong (but you can use the buoys/…Full review by Julia K
Feb 9, 2025
You’ve got to snorkel this reef, amazing visibility and lots of fish. Saw a lion fish which was a first for me!! You are minutes from beach snorkeling in 10’ to 15 ft of water, don’t bother kicking …Full review by Jane K
Feb 5, 2025
Not sure that this reef is all that healthy anymore. It was an easy in out and swim around the buoys but not much to see. Probably just over used.Full review by judie210
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Hi there, Is there a better time of day or year to see the Marine Life specifically turtles? We will be staying at Beaches …
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Hi there, Is there a better time of day or year to see the Marine Life specifically turtles? We will be staying at Beaches Turks & Caicos is Mid September.
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yikes. am writing 1,200pp grant, so didn't see this. i really don't know. i suspect in the water, no difference. but nesting, would be quite seasonal(?) hope you are having fun!
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Answer by Kurt H · Sep 14, 2022
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Where can we rent gear? Can we drive to Bight Reef?
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There’s a man next to Somewhere Cafe that rents them for 20-25 dollars
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Is there any place nearby where you can lock up your valuables if you are not taking a car to this area? I would really like …
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Is there any place nearby where you can lock up your valuables if you are not taking a car to this area? I would really like to snorkel at this reef, but plan to bike (or walk) from my hotel there.
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No there isn’t as you are on a beach. Either go with friends or take all your things with you that you will not miss if taken. Saying that we snorkelled most days at bight and coral …
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No there isn’t as you are on a beach. Either go with friends or take all your things with you that you will not miss if taken. Saying that we snorkelled most days at bight and coral gardens and all our belongings were safe.
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How far of a walk down the beach is this from Beaches Resort? Thx!
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Less than 10 minute walk.
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What’s the best part of Bight Reef for seeing stingrays? I’ve been here 3 days and have snorkeled several times every …
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What’s the best part of Bight Reef for seeing stingrays? I’ve been here 3 days and have snorkeled several times every day and have only seen fish and turtles. Tomorrow’s my last day and I’d love to see a ray! Thanks for any info.
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Hey sorry I missed this. I did see a few rays while I was there right off the beach. Hopefully you saw some cool stuff!
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Answer by Doug F · Jan 23, 2019
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