Whales are on the way!

Humpback whales are on their way to the Turks & Caicos.

We typically have the first sighting in January.

We recommend finalizing your Whale Watching Adventure sooner rather than later.  The top companies limit the number of people on their boats. 

We recommend Crystal Seas Adventures and Grand Turk Helicopters for the ultimate whale watching experience.

Need more information please drop us an e-mail at haidee127@gmail.com or pwiii@aol.com.

Or check out their reviews on TripAdvisor.

A Real Salt Cay Adventure!

The NEWEST Salt Cay Adventures!

Island Thyme, Ltd. has joined with Crystal Seas Adventures and Grand Turk Helicopters for new and exciting whale watching and sightseeing trips.  You can spot whales from the air as well as from the comfort of a Crystal Seas vessel, with the possibility of an in-water encounter with the majestic humpbacks.  Crystal Seas Adventures has had a 98% encounter rate for the last two years of whale watching excursions and are rated the #1 Activity for Salt Cay on Trip Advisor.

These companies offer you three special opportunities, based on a 4 person booking and subject to availability:

 

Grand Turk Helicopters:  The newest Adventure on/to Salt Cay!

Turk Islands “Bird’s Eye” View!  $200pp

·         Helicopter tour from Salt Cay with Grand Turk Helicopters

·         Aerial Whale Watching, Salt Cay and Grand Turk aerial tour

·         Contact:  Haidee at haidee127@gmail.com

        Phone:   649-946-697

        Web:  www.islandthyme.tc

        Blog:  www.experience-it--islandthyme.blogspot.com

Explore Salt Cay Day Trip!     $210pp

·         Round trip helicopter to Salt Cay from Grand Turk with Grand Turk Helicopters

·         Salt Cay Welcome Packet & Map with Island Thyme Greeting

·         Vehicle on Salt Cay

·         Lunch at Porter’s Island Thyme (exclusive of beverages)

·         Contact: Marina at marinajones@mac.com

        Phone:  649.432.8880 or 800.619.7992

        Web:  www.GTHelitours.com

“Day Tripping” with Humpback Whales!  $340pp

·         Round trip helicopter  to Salt Cay from Grand Turk with Grand Turk Helicopters

·         Salt Cay Welcome Packet & Map with Island Thyme Greeting

·         Whale Watching 3-4 hour tour with Crystal Seas Adventures

·          Lunch at Porter’s Island Thyme (exclusive of beverages)

·         Contact: Jasmine at crystalseasadventures@gmail.com

        Phone:  649.431.9585

        Web:   www.crystalseasadventures.com

Rates include all government taxes and service charges.

 

Crystal Seas vessels and equipment speak for themselves!

These exceptional tours are available for booking immediately!  
Don’t wait…contact the booking agent with your upcoming travel dates soon and reserve your seat!

Recipient of Certificates of Excellence on TripAdvisor for 2013 & 2013.

Salt Cay Feel the Energy

We are looking forward to the best "Season" we have ever had!  

We do have a few vacancies at the properties we manage on Salt Cay in March, but we only have a few days available in February.   

Contact Haidee at haidee127@gmail.com for additional information.

This week the excitement was building:

The annual migration begins in the waters surrounding Salt Cay and Grand Turk

The first of the humpback whales were spotted in the waters surrounding Salt Cay and Grand Turk by Crystal Seas Adventures.  Check out their Web site:  www.crystalseasadventuures.com or e-mail them direct at:  crystalseasadventures@gmail.com

Weekly Poker Games are back at Porter's Island Thyme on  Salt Cay!
Poker Night is back...either on Wednesday or Friday night...if you want to play Texas Holdem please let us know when you "reach."

Talk about good!

The secret of our great hamburgers and fish sandwiches was revealed...homemade buns thanks to Lolli.

A Zoo Keeper want-a-be!

We had the first person from Grand Turk ever who was not able to become a Zoo Keeper...can you believe it?  Only got to the snake.

New Whale Watching Brochure!

Porter's Island Thyme on Salt Cay in the Turks & Caicos has just published a "Whale Watching Brochure" for the upcoming Whale Watching Season.

The brochure is complete with a map of Salt Cay.

If you would like a copy of the brochure in PDF format please drop me an e-mail at pwiii@aol.com

Salt Cay: For Immediate Release

For Immediate Release: 

September 24, 2012

From:  Porter & Haidee Williams

Salt Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands… Expansion of our core business Island Thyme, Ltd. on Salt Cay in the Turks & Caicos has necessitated some changes on how and where we focus our efforts.

Haidee and I have resigned as Directors of Crystal Seas Adventures, Ltd. – Salt Cay.  The operation of the company has been turned over to Mr. Daniel Oselette and Mr. Tim Dunn; both have tremendous experience in the waters around Salt Cay and Grand Turk. 

Daniel and Tim have made contributions to all of the water sports providers and dive operations on Grand Turk and Salt Cay.  Both have a sincere commitment to quality; be it in the equipment they use or the services that they provide.

Crystal Seas Adventures’ goal is to provide personalized high quality Aqua Adventures from Salt Cay and Grand Turk.  

Island Thyme, Ltd. recommends Crystal Seas Adventures for any Aqua Adventures because of  the personalized attention they give their guests.  Be it Whale Watching, Trips to uninhabited Cays surrounding Salt Cay and Grand Turk, Fishing Excursions, personalized Day Trips to and from Salt Cay or Grand Turk, Snorkeling Trips and other water based activities.

The Crystal Seas Adventures, Ltd. web site is being upgraded and these changes should be completed over the next few days, in the meantime:

Need More Information on Crystal Seas Adventures, Ltd.?

Contact Jasmine at crystalseasadventures@gmail.com

Small Groups and Personalized Service....No "cattle-boat"  here!

Crystal Seas Adventures Web Site

Whales Coming Early to Salt Cay?

Local "lore" is the humpback whales will arrive early this year!

Whales Heading South Early?

In the Caribbean always listen to the locals who know what is going to happen next!  Our suggestion is to make your reservations now to visit Salt Cay in the Turks and Caicos while prime locations and dates are still available.

North Beach:  Salt Cay

Contact Haidee at haidee127@gmail.com and leave the planning and details to us!

Asian Tapas at Porter's Island Thyme

Lolli has done it again!

We are working on our starter Menu for next season and Lolli scored another home run!

View from the Flamingo Terrace overlooking the salinas on Salt Cay.

Shui Mai made with Maple Leaf duck breast, scallions, garlic, hoisin, and coconut vinegar and oriental spices.  

There is not a better place to enjoy them than the Flamingo Terrace at Porter's Island Thyme on Salt Cay.

Want to See Whales: Salt Cay is the Place!

When the whales are around Salt Cay they are amazing as Lee points out.

Currently there are two companies on  Salt Cay that offer "soft" in water encounters with the humpback whales:  Crystal Seas Adventures and Salt Cay Divers.

We had a fabulous whale season this year and look for another amazing season next year.  Come join Tim Dunn and/or Lee in the adventure of a lifetime!

Humpback Whale Encounters on Salt Cay!

It's not to early to make your booking for next season:

Contact:  Haidee at:  haidee127@gmail.com for additional information!

People are coming from far and wide to become Zoo Keepers at Porter's Island Thyme on Salt Cay in the Turks & Caicos.

The newest Zoo Keepers!

Experienced and Trainees.

French or French Canadians?

What an afternoon!

One picture DOESN'T say it all!

Whales still abound in the waters surrounding Salt Cay in the Turks & Caicos.  Now is the time to finalize your plans for this year's whale encounter before the humpback whales move to their summer hangouts.



In water encounters abound this year!



Special Thanks goes out to Tracey and Bob for this fantastic photo of a humpback whale in the waters around Salt Cay in the Turks & Caicos.