Get swept up in French Cay's fantastical past and see the marine birds that call the island home during a full-day excursion from Providenciales. A friendly guide ushers you to the former pirate sanctuary of French Cay, regaling you with stories and introducing you to local wildlife along the way.

Leave your hotel in the morning and head for the pier, where you venture aboard a streamlined catamaran and cruise into the cold, sparkling Atlantic Ocean. Watch the colour of the water morph from light turquoise to navy blue as you leave the mainland and its welcoming shallows in your wake.

Following an invigorating journey, land at French Cay—a remote island that served as a haven for pirates during the 18th century. Hear titillating tales of François L'Olonnais—a captain who is thought to have possessed a powerful connection to the island—before taking the plunge on an illuminating snorkel adventure.

Splish-splash your way around French Cay, complementing your snorkel with a chance to identify sea birds like white-cheeked pintail, long-legged egret, and expressive osprey. Refuel with a tasty barbecue aboard the boat, indulging in offerings like spicy chicken and finger-licking ribs, before returning to Providenciales in time for dusk.