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Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Diving
is the one thing the Grand Cayman is known for around the
world. The Cayman Islands have world famous snorkel and dive
sites, fishing, and endless white sand beaches. Water sports rentals
on site include sailboats, wind-surfing, and ka-yaks. With
beautiful weather all year round, the Caymans offers diving for all
season divers.
We
provide access to a managed dive center, that has everything you
need. A fleet of modern, custom designed dive boats, a complete
inventory of tanks and scuba gear, along with a staff of seasoned
guides. Add an additional margin of safety using Nitrox for
your next dive. Plus to be sure you capture every exciting
moment of every dive, we will be more than happy to film the
adventure on video and on camera.
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More about the Caymans...
For the fourth year in a row, over 8,000
divers put pen to paper and rated their favorite sites,
resorts, dive operation and more*. The Caymans home to Reef
Divers scored as having the Best Wall Diving,
Fishlife, Visibility, Healthiest Marine Environment, Dive
Operation, Resort, Destination... that's a lot of
"Best's". It is an assurance of the quality of our
diving and the services we offer. From Phillipe Cousteau
to David Doubliet, just about every diver has stated that the
Caymans is one of the world's premier dive destinations with
pristine quality, excellent visibility, and incredible diving.
 The
Cayman Islands are located in the Caribbean Sea south of Cuba,
from which they are separated at the closest point by about
150 miles. The three islands are an outcropping of the
Cayman Ridge, a submarine mountain range that extends west
from the Sierra Maestra mountain range in Cuba.
 Grand
Cayman is the largest of the islands with 121 square miles. By
contrast Little Cayman, the smallest of the three islands, is
only one mile by ten. The total land area of the three
islands is 162 square miles, or approximately that of Austin,
Texas.
All three islands
are low lying and are composed of limestone and consolidated
coral. The highest point on Little Cayman is only 40 feet in
elevation. While tales of pirates abound, most likely Little
Cayman saw few visitors until recent times. That lack of human
habitation allowed the reefs and walls to grow and flourish.
The Little Cayman boasts the third largest
bird sanctuary in the Caribbean and we encourage guests to
tour by bicycle, or arrange for a guided tour to see all the
sites on Little Cayman. Visit the new museum, bird life
observatory, the old cemetery and much more. |
Itinerary
Trip Details
Pricing does not include air-fare, but covers
lodging and breakfast. Please call
us, so we can assist you with flight and travel arrangements.
DATE: No upcoming trips scheduled. Call for info...
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How Do I Get There??
There are daily flights
from Miami and other major cities to Grand Cayman. Little
Cayman Island is 87 miles northeast of Grand Cayman, five miles west
of Cayman Brac, 480 miles from Miami and 90 miles south of
Havana. The island itself is 10 miles long and 1 mile wide.
Please call us,
so we can assist you with flight and travel arrangements.
Just a Few Suggestions
We suggest a weight limit
of 55 pounds per person because some smaller carriers may apply
excess charges [currently run .50 per pound]. The atmosphere in the
Caymans is very informal so it helps to pack lightly. On occasion,
luggage can be delayed and you may wish to include a few personal
items in a small carry-on.
You'll be asked to
complete a history form and to return it to the dive shop. Don't
forget your "C" card. You won't be able to dive without
it.
A valid Passport and
return or ongoing airline ticket is required for all visitors.
Currently, U.S., British and Canadian citizens can use a Birth
Certificate with a raised seal and photo ID as proof of citizenship.
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