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Ventures by Drex · Providenciales
A Local Boat Tour Company in Turks & Caicos.
Ventures by Drex is the locally operated company behind Turks Ventures private boat charters and scheduled Water Taxi service in Providenciales.
Locally operated15+ years on these watersPrivate charters & passenger ferry
Office & Water TaxiColumbus Drive Shuttle DockProvidenciales · Turks & Caicos
Ventures by Drex · Local boat tours and Water Taxi
M.V. Sunshine · Glacier Bay 2240Meet M.V. Sunshine
A capable local boat, ready for your kind of day.
M.V. Sunshine is our main private-charter boat—a 22-foot Glacier Bay 2240 powered by twin Suzuki DF140 engines. Her catamaran-style hull delivers the stability guests appreciate while cruising, snorkeling, island hopping or heading out to fish.
Vessel22′ Glacier Bay 2240
PowerTwin Suzuki DF140s
Best forPrivate groups & families
Home marinaSouth Bank Marina
Starlink Wi-Fi
Enjoy added convenience when the charter takes your group offshore.
Cold cooler
Every charter comes with water, soft drinks, fruit punch, rum punch and snacks.
Safety & activity gear
The equipment included with your chosen experience is prepared before departure.
Captain Jean & the local crew
Raised around these islands. Experienced on these waters.
Captain Jean brings more than 15 years of commercial boating experience in Turks and Caicos. Raised around these waters, he knows the channels, reefs, cays and fishing grounds the way most people know their own backyard.
He and the crew use that experience to plan comfortable family charters, reef days, island trips and serious fishing. The team has also earned recognition through tournament-winning wahoo fishing.
- Local knowledge of Providenciales and the surrounding Caicos Cays
- Experience with private charters, fishing and passenger service
- A practical crew that helps each group choose the right kind of day
Our sister brand · Clear Wave TCIAnother way to experience the water
Meet our sister brand, Clear Wave TCI.
Turks Ventures focuses on private charters aboard M.V. Sunshine, fishing and watersports. Our scheduled Water Taxi operates separately aboard a passenger ferry.
Clear Wave TCI is a sister brand associated with Ventures by Drex and offers clear kayaks, clear-boat tours and sightseeing experiences that help guests see marine life from another point of view—including options that do not require getting into the water.
Our office and departure points
Know where to meet us before your day begins.
Our office is at the Shuttle Dock on Columbus Drive in Providenciales. The Turks Ventures Water Taxi departs from this office aboard our passenger ferry.
Where does M.V. Sunshine depart?
M.V. Sunshine is our main boat for private charters and normally departs from South Bank Marina. A different departure point may be arranged when requested and confirmed in advance. Always use the meeting location shown in your booking confirmation.
Find the right way onto the water
What would your group love most?
Choose a private adventure aboard M.V. Sunshine or use our passenger ferry for scheduled Water Taxi service to nearby island stops.
Explore the cays
Island Hopping
Sandbars, Half Moon Bay, Pine Cay and farther Caicos destinations.
→Get beneath the surfaceSnorkeling
Reefs, wrecks and clear-water stops around the islands.
→Fish with local crewFishing
Bottom fishing, deep sea trips and seasonal diving options.
→Add more actionWatersports
Tube, wakeboard, kneeboard, subwing, Sea Scooter and Jet Ski add-ons.
→Ride the island loopWater Taxi
Scheduled ferry service to Iguana Island, Noah’s Ark and Half Moon Bay.
→About the company
Useful answers in one place.
Company, crew and departure details for guests planning time on the water with Turks Ventures.
What is Ventures by Drex?
Ventures by Drex is a locally operated boat tour and Water Taxi service company based in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. Turks Ventures is the company’s private-charter and passenger-service brand.
Who is Captain Jean?
Captain Jean is an experienced local commercial captain who works with the Turks Ventures crew. He has more than 15 years of experience on these waters and was raised around the channels, reefs, cays and fishing grounds of Turks and Caicos.
Is Turks Ventures a local Turks and Caicos tour company?
Yes. Turks Ventures is locally operated in Providenciales and offers private boat charters, snorkeling, island hopping, fishing, watersports add-ons and scheduled Water Taxi service.
What is the difference between a private charter and the Water Taxi?
A private charter reserves M.V. Sunshine, the captain and crew for your group. The Water Taxi is a separate shared passenger-ferry service that runs on a published schedule from the Columbus Drive Shuttle Dock.
Where is the Ventures by Drex office?
Our office is at the Columbus Drive Shuttle Dock in Providenciales. The scheduled Water Taxi also departs from this location aboard the passenger ferry.
Where does M.V. Sunshine depart?
M.V. Sunshine normally departs from South Bank Marina. An office-dock or other suitable departure may be arranged only when requested and confirmed in advance. Always follow the location in your booking confirmation.
Can a private charter be customized?
Yes. Your group can combine snorkeling, island hopping, sandbars, beach time or watersports based on the charter length. Fishing trips are planned around the style of fishing selected.
How many guests can M.V. Sunshine accommodate?
Snorkeling, island-hopping and cruising charters normally accommodate up to eight guests. Fishing charters have a maximum of six. A family group of four adults and six children may sometimes be accepted with advance confirmation.
Can another boat pickup location be arranged?
A suitable pickup point may sometimes be arranged when requested in advance. Route availability, adjusted timing and any additional cost will be confirmed before the charter.
How is Clear Wave TCI connected?
Clear Wave TCI is a sister brand associated with Ventures by Drex. It focuses on clear kayaks, clear-boat tours and other clear-water sightseeing experiences.
How do I book with Turks Ventures?
Use the availability buttons on TurksVentures.com or message the team with your date, group size and preferred experience. Clear Wave TCI experiences are booked separately through ClearWaveTC.com.
Private charters · Local crew · Scheduled Water Taxi
Choose the right way to enjoy the water.
Check live availability or send the team your date, group size and what you would most like to do.