You Catch It.
The Chef Cooks It.
Lobster season in Turks and Caicos, with Talbot’s Adventures and Land + Sea.
Four hours from the water to the plate
One boat, one crew, one day. You do the catching, the kitchen does the rest.
Meet the crew and head out
Meet your captain and crew at the dock, get fitted for mask, fins and gear, and run out across the Caicos Banks.
Dive for lobster and conch — or fish the reef
Free-dive the shallows for spiny lobster and queen conch, or drop a line on the reef. The crew shows you exactly where and how.
Dock at Land + Sea
We run back in and tie up at Land + Sea with your catch on ice, straight from the boat to the kitchen.
The chef cooks your catch on the terrace
Pick your preparations, hand the catch over, and eat it on the terrace within an hour of it leaving the water.
Three lengths. One private boat.
Charter rates below are for the boat, captain and crew. The cooking fee at Land + Sea is paid separately at the restaurant.
Half Day
4 hours · My Fair Share
$XXXPrivate charter, up to 4 guests included
- 4 hours on the water
- $112 per additional guest
- Lobster and conch dive, or reef fishing
- Morning catch, late lunch on the terrace
Three-Quarter Day
6 hours · My Fair Share
$XXXPrivate charter, up to 4 guests included
- 6 hours on the water
- $112 per additional guest
- More spots, more time in the water, fuller plates
- Unhurried lunch at Land + Sea afterwards
Full Day
8 hours · My Fair Share
$XXXPrivate charter, up to 4 guests included
- 8 hours on the water
- $112 per additional guest
- Reef, banks and deep spots in one day
- Biggest catch, biggest table
The boat is yours. It is not a shared trip. Every Lobster & Conch charter on My Fair Share is private — you will not be put on a boat with another party, and there is no minimum group size. The rate covers the whole vessel and crew for up to four guests; additional guests are $112 each.
$42 a preparation. Your catch, their kitchen.
Hand your catch to the chef and pick how you want it cooked. Lobster first, because that is why you came.
Grilled Lobster $42
Split, brushed with butter and finished over the flame on the terrace grill.
Lobster in Garlic Butter $42
Pan-cooked in garlic butter, the way the crew eat it at home.
Curried Lobster $42
Island curry, slow and rich, served with rice and peas.
Cracked Conch $42
Your conch, tenderised, battered and fried crisp.
Conch, Fresh $42
Prepared raw island-style with lime, pepper and onion.
Reef Fish, Grilled or Fried $42
Whatever came over the side — snapper, grouper, hind — cooked simply.
The small print, so there are no surprises at the table: the $42 cooking fee is charged per preparation and is paid at Land + Sea, not to Talbot’s Adventures. All restaurant charges are subject to 12% government tax and a 10% service charge. Drinks and anything else ordered at the restaurant are extra.
Everything for the water. Nothing hidden.
- All equipment. Masks, fins, snorkels, lobster gear, rods, tackle and bait.
- Snacks and soft drinks on board, kept cold all day.
- Cocktails on board for guests of legal drinking age.
- A local crew who have dived and fished these waters their whole lives — not seasonal staff.
- Ice and coolers so your catch gets to the kitchen in perfect shape.
- Cleaning and prep of everything you bring in.
- Safety gear and a licensed captain on every trip.
Two separate payments — please read
The charter and the cooking are booked and paid separately. Talbot’s Adventures runs the boat. Land + Sea cooks the catch. Your charter rate does not include the cooking fee.
| Private charter — paid here, on booking | from $XXX |
| Cooking at Land + Sea — paid at the restaurant | $42 per preparation |
| Restaurant tax + service | 12% + 10% |
| One-day fishing licence, per person | sold separately |
A family that has worked these waters since 1904.
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Book your charter
Pick your trip length, then your date. Add the Land + Sea option at the add-on step so the chef is expecting your catch.
If it does not appear within a few seconds, use the secure booking button below.
Tick Land + Sea — chef cooks your catch at the add-on step so the kitchen is expecting you.
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Do I need any experience?
No. Most guests have never dived for lobster before. This is freediving on a single breath in shallow, clear water — scuba gear is prohibited by law for lobster here, so nobody has an advantage. If you can snorkel, you can do this. The crew teach you the technique on the run out, show you where to look under the ledges, and stay in the water with you. Confident swimmers go deeper; everyone else works the shallows and still comes back with dinner.
What if we don’t catch anything?
It is still fishing, so nothing is guaranteed. That said, the crew have worked these reefs for four generations and know where the lobster shelter through the season, so coming home empty-handed is rare between August and March. If the water genuinely does not cooperate, Land + Sea has a full menu of their own — and because the $42 cooking fee is charged per preparation, you only pay for what you actually bring in.
Is the boat private?
Yes. Every Lobster & Conch charter on My Fair Share is a private charter. You will never be put on a boat with another party and there is no minimum group size. The rate covers the whole boat, captain and crew for up to four guests; each additional guest is $112.
Is the restaurant a separate booking and a separate bill?
Yes, and it is worth being clear about it. Talbot’s Adventures runs the boat; Land + Sea runs the kitchen. You pay the charter here when you book, and you pay the restaurant at the table: $42 per preparation, plus 12% government tax and a 10% service charge. Tick the Land + Sea option when you book so the chef knows to expect your catch.
What happens if the weather turns?
The captain makes the call, and safety comes first. If Talbot’s Adventures cancels your charter for any reason, including weather, you receive a full refund, applied to your card within three working days — or we will move you to another date if you would rather still get out. If you cancel: more than 7 days before your date is a 100% refund, more than 48 hours before departure is 50%, and inside 48 hours is non-refundable.
Can kids come?
Absolutely — this is a family trip as much as anything. Children who can snorkel comfortably dive alongside the crew, and younger ones fish from the boat, hunt conch in knee-deep water or simply come along for the ride. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and everyone who fishes needs a TCI fishing licence (we handle the paperwork; the one-day licence is charged per person). Tell us your children’s ages when you book so we bring gear that fits.
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