Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands' three world-class dive destinations have attracted scuba divers since scuba diving was invented. Known for amazing wall dives, beautiful coral reefs and visibility that often seems infinite, the Cayman Islands offer some of the best scuba diving in the Caribbean. Of the three islands, Grand Cayman is the most visited by scuba divers. Grand Cayman’s North Wall plunges deeper than 1800 metres/6000 feet and offers beautiful wall diving with opportunities to see spotted eagle rays and sea turtles. Grand Cayman also offers accessible shore diving on great coral reefs with little to no current. Little Cayman has the Bloody Bay Wall Marine Park, famed for its vibrant colors and dramatic drop offs and swim throughs. Cayman Brac offers a good mix of wall, wreck and reef diving for all experience levels. From 5-star hotels on Grand Cayman to quaint dive lodges on Little Cayman, the islands provide holiday options for everyone and hundreds of dive sites to explore.
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Dive Summary:
Visibility - Usually great, most often you can see 18-30 metres/60-100 feet or more.
Water Temperature - The average water temperature is 26-28°C/78-82°F year-round.
Weather - Diving is good all year. Cayman has mild air temperatures of 21-27°C/70-80°F year-round and a little more rain during the summer months. June through October is hurricane season in the Caribbean.
Featured Creatures - With a turtle farm on Grand Cayman, you can expect to see turtles on just about every dive. You’re also likely to see eagle rays, barracuda, moray eels and, of course, stingrays. You’ll also spot lots of tropical fish such as sergeant majors, parrotfish, damselfish, grunts, butterfly fish, angelfish and yellowtail snappers.
Recommended Training - Take the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy and PADI Deep Diver courses to help you hover effortlessly along the many Cayman walls. The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course is a must to capture the beauty of the place. Cayman is also a technical diving destination, so look into PADI TecRec courses, including the PADI Rebreather Diver course, if interested.
Travel Info
Language - English is the official language.
Currency - The official currency is the Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD). Credit cards are widely accepted.
Major Airports - Owen Roberts International Airport, the main international hub, is located on Grand Cayman. Cayman Brac receives international flights at Charles Kirkconnell Airport. Little Cayman is served by daily interisland flights.
Electricity and Internet - Electricity on the Cayman Islands is 110 volt, 60Hz. Internet is widely available.
Topside Attractions - The Turtle Farm on the northwest tip of Grand Cayman is a great place to see hundreds of green sea turtles. “Hell” is a group of short, black, limestone formations northwest of West Bay on Grand Cayman. Hiking, bird watching and climbing the bluff are popular activities on Cayman Brac. The Booby Pond Nature Reserve on Little Cayman provides a habitat for red-footed boobies and other shore birds, and a high diversity of native plants.
Information links: Caymanislands.ky, divecayman.ky, sisterislands.com
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