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This is the birthplace of the wall dive. It started when scuba pioneers returned from the Cayman Islands with tales of sheer underwater cliffs that plummeted to unseen depths. Generations of underwater enthusiasts have since made these three islands the leading diving destination in the Caribbean. And there's something for all interests and abilities, from introductory immersions on shallow reefs to extended-range explorations that push the boundaries of recreational diving. Choose an intimate dive lodge on the quiet Sister Islands or indulge at an upscale resort in the heart of Grand Cayman's famous Seven Mile Beach. Swap stories with dive masters at the local pub or dine in five-star opulence. Whatever your style, the Cayman Islands can accommodate.

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Starting from $2,095

Cayman Brac Beach Resort - Fall Special

CAYMAN BRAC - 7 night Beach View accommodations, 6 days of 2-tank morning boat dives with Reef Divers, complimentary use of dive computer, welcome rum punch, breakfast and dinner daily, manager's cocktail reception, free WiFi,... Read More

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Starting from $1,960

Compass Point & Ocean Frontiers 7 Night 30th Anniversary Package

GRAND CAYMAN - 7 nights 1 Bedroom Oceanfront or Poolside Deluxe accommodations, daily 2-tank (am or pm) boat dives, 1 day 3-Tank Safari (on Wednesday), free rental gear, 1 night dive, 1 vip private tour guide experience during... Read More

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Starting from $2,395

Little Cayman Beach Resort - Fall Special

LITTLE CAYMAN - 7 nights Pool View accommodations, 6 days of 2-tank morning boat dives with Reef Divers, complimentary use of dive computer, welcome rum punch, breakfast, and dinner daily, manager's cocktail reception, free WiFi,... Read More

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Starting from $2,036

Sunset House - Low Season Special

GRAND CAYMAN - 7 nights Courtyard accommodations, 5 days of 2-tank boat dives, unlimited shore diving with Sunset Divers, breakfast daily, welcome drink and gift, free WiFi, round trip airport transfers, hotel tax, and service... Read More

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Starting from $1,407

Sunset House - Summer Special

GRAND CAYMAN - 5 nights Courtyard accommodations, 3 days of 2-tank boat dives, unlimited shore diving with Sunset Divers, breakfast daily, welcome drink and gift, free WiFi, roundtrip airport transfers, hotel tax, and service... Read More

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Starting from $1,375

Sunshine Suites Resort - Scuba Sale

GRAND CAYMAN - 5 nights of Studio accommodations, 3 days 2-tank boat diving and free sunset sail with Red Sail Sports Dive and Sail, roundtrip airport transfers, hotel tax and service charges. Includes sister property benefits... Read More

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Starting from $1,682

Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa - Early Booking Discount

GRAND CAYMAN - 5 nights Island View accommodations, 3 days of 2-tank boat dives with Red Sail Sports Dive & Sail, round-trip airport transfers, hotel tax and service charges. From $3,394 per person/double diver. Valid through... Read More

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Packages

Cayman Brac Beach Resort - Cayman Escape Package

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Cayman Brac Beach Resort - Classic Cayman Package

CAYMAN BRAC - 7 nights beach view room accommodations, 6 days of 2-tank morning boat dives, 5 days of 1-tank afternoon boat dives with Reef Divers, complimentary use of dive computer, welcome rum punch, breakfast, lunch, and... Read More

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Compass Point & Ocean Frontiers (5NT) Dive Drive Stay

Dive, Drive and Stay Package include 5 nights in choice of 1, 2 or 3 -bedroom accommodations, 4 days of 2-tank boat dives with Ocean Frontiers, breakfast daily, car rental for length of stay and hotel tax. Additional room... Read More

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Compass Point & Ocean Frontiers (7NT) Dive Drive Stay

Dive, Drive and Stay Package include 7 nights in choice of 1, 2 or 3 -bedroom accommodations, 6 days of 2-tank boat dives with Ocean Frontiers, breakfast daily, car rental for length of stay and hotel tax. Book on-line or... Read More

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Little Cayman Beach Resort - Cayman Escape Package

LITTLE CAYMAN - 7 nights choice of accommodations, 6 days of 2-tank morning boat dives with Reef Divers, complimentary use of dive computer, welcome rum punch, breakfast and dinner daily, manager's cocktail reception, free WiFi,... Read More

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Little Cayman Beach Resort - Classic Cayman Package

LITTLE CAYMAN - 7 nights choice of accommodations, 6 days of 2-tank morning boat dives, 5 days of 1-tank afternoon boat dives with Reef Divers, complimentary use of dive computer, welcome rum punch, breakfast, lunch and dinner... Read More

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Sunset House Dive Stay 5 Night Package

5 nights in your choice of Courtyard View, Ocean View, Suite or Apartment accommodation with daily breakfast, choice of boat dive packages with Sunset Divers, welcome drink, roundtrip airport transfers, fees, taxes, and service... Read More

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Sunset House Dive Stay 7 Night Package

7 nights in your choice of Courtyard View, Ocean View, Suite or Apartment accommodation with daily breakfast, choice of boat dive packages with Sunset Divers, welcome drink, roundtrip airport transfers, fees, taxes, and service... Read More

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Resorts

Cayman Brac Beach Resort

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Compass Point Dive Resort

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Little Cayman Beach Resort

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Sunset House 7 Night Package

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The Sunshine Hotel and Suites

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Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa

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Liveaboards

Cayman Aggressor IV

LIVEABOARD The Cayman Aggressor IV is a state-of-the-art liveaboard dive yacht that sets a new benchmark for the industry. Launched in the summer of 2018, this 120-foot vessel offers ten private... Read More

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Starting from $1,385

Compass Point & Ocean Frontiers 5 Night 30th Anniversary Package

GRAND CAYMAN - 5 nights 1 Bedroom Oceanfront or Poolside Deluxe accommodations, daily 2-tank (am or pm) boat dives, 1 day 3-Tank Safari (on Wednesday), free rental gear, 1 night dive, 1 vip private tour guide... Read More

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Highlights

Dive primer

Water Temp: 78-82°
Visibility: 100'+
Wetsuit: skin to 3mm

Best time to travel

Year-round

Favorite dive sites

Kittiwake Wreck, Grand Cayman
Stingray City, Grand Cayman
Bloody Bay Wall, Little Cayman
Keith Tibbetts, Cayman Brac

Topside attractions

Hell, Grand Cayman
Little Cayman Marine Museum
Cave Exploring, Cayman Brac
Birdwatching, Cayman Brac

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Diving in the Cayman Islands

It would be impossible to see all the underwater attractions of The Cayman Islands on a single visit. Dive sites ring all sides of Grand Cayman, and the Sister islands of Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, providing a total of at least 365 named sites . You could literally dive a different site every day for a year. The best way to make sense of this plethora of underwater opportunities is to understand what each coastline has to offer. On Grand Cayman, the western shore is protected from trade winds and easterly swells. The shores of Seven Mile Beach drop gradually to a sandy plateau dotted with coral heads. This calm mid range is home to a number of diveable shipwrecks, including the fully-intact USS Kittiwake, a 250-foot submarine support vessel put down in 2009. Other wrecks sit in depths from 20 to 70 feet, and in varying degrees of decomposition. These include the Oro Verde. Balboa, Cali and Doc Polson. Offshore of the shelf, walls begin at depths of 70 to 60 feet, and drop to more than a mile. The island's southwestern corner offers a rocky coast with some of the island's best shore diving, with grottoes and swim throughs that attract tarpon and swarms of baitfish. The island's north shore is known for steep walls and vertical canyons, while the south and east coast start with spur-and-groove formations that drop more gradually toward the outer walls, which begin at greater depths. Sand-bottom canyons cut between these formations, which sometimes rise to create vertical ramparts that project outward from the reef line. On the north shore of Little Cayman, walls start at depths as shallow as 20 feet along Bloody Bay Wall, while the south side provides more extensive coral shallows and spur-and-groove formations that lead to a deeper drop. Cayman Brac offers north-side walls similar to Grand Cayman, and shallow to mid range reefs to the south, which is also the site of the Captain Tibbetts, a former Russian frigate put down as an artificial reef in 1996. A majority of dive operations on Grand Cayman are located on the island's western end, or in the expansive lagoon known as North Sound. Depending on the site, boat trips typically last from 15 to 45 minutes. East end operators provide easier access to sites along the windward coast, while dive operations on both Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are located on the southern coast, and make daily trips to north-shore sites. Extended range diving is a growing subset of the Cayman diving scene, and those with appropriate training and equipment can visit deeper sites down to the island's sponge belt at 200-plus feet.

Passport and/or Visa Requirements

A valid passport is required for entry with one available page for entry stamps. No Visas are required for U.S. and Canadian citizens. Check the entry and exit requirements here.

Immunizations

Vaccinations are not required for entering the Cayman Islands if you're coming from the U.S., Britain, or Canada. Please check with your doctor or visit the Center for Disease Control's web site here for more information.

Culture and Customs

For almost as long as it has been a mecca for divers, Grand Cayman island has also served as an international hub of finance and banking. This has provided the island with one of the highest standards of living in the region. Upscale shops, galleries and modern office buildings line the streets of downtown George Town, while West Bay Road is lined by high-end beachfront resorts and the gateway facades of new residential developments. But these islands aren't just for the international elite. Not far from five-star dining, one can purchase a meal of jerk chicken and peas'n rice from a beachside shanty, or savor a cold draft and a game of dominoes with a crew of fishermen and dive masters. At trip to the island's eastern shore, or the palm-fringed shores of Rum Point is like stepping back in time, while a flight to the Sister Islands is a different world entirely. Social climbing on Cayman Brac means inviting someone to join you for a walk up the Bluff Road for panoramic island views from Deadman's Point. On even quieter Little Cayman, nightlife might involve a tumbler full of rum and a beachside hammock under the stars.

Electricity, Phone and Internet Access

Electrical current is 110 volts AC, 60Hz. American style two-pin plugs are standard and adapters aren't needed for U.S. and Canadian appliances. Phone service is provided by Cable & Wireless. Check with your provider to see what rates apply or you will be subject to roaming charges. There are many public WiFi hot spots on Grand Cayman and most hotels offer WiFi.

Water Quality

Cayman water supplies piped water to the Seven Mile Beach and West Bay areas of Grand Cayman and iss afe to drink by World Health Organization (WHO) standards. Cayman Brac supplies desalinated salt water and Little Cayman has it's own water system. If you are unsure of the water quality, bottled water is also available for purchase.

Language & Currency

English is the official language. The local currency, is the Caymanian dollar, but the U.S. Dollar is used interchangably. Credit cards are widely accepted. The Cayman Dollar is represented as CI and offers denominations o f $100, $50, $25, $10, $5, $1 and coins of 25 cents, 10 cents, 5 cents and 1 cent. Check the current exchange rate here.

Time

The Cayman Islands are on Eastern Standard Time (EST) and do not observe Daylight Savings Time. The Caymans are 5 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-5 GMT).

Location, Size and Population

The Cayman Islands are comprised of 3 islands and are a British Overseas Territory located in the Western Caribbean. They are located South of Cuba and Northwest of Jamaica. Grand Cayman, the largest of the three Cayman Islands, lies in the far Western Caribbean, 480 miles south of Miami and occupies 76 square miles. The sister islands of Cayman Brac (14 square miles) and Little Cayman (10 square miles) are 89 miles to the northeast of Grand Cayman. Grand Cayman is approximately 22 miles long and 8 miles at its widest point. Cayman Brac is 12 miles long and just over a mile wide and has the most dramatic topography of the trio. Little Cayman, only 10 miles long and a mile wide, is flat, reaching a maximum elevation of 40 ft. The three islands are limestone outcroppings, the tops of a submarine mountain range called the Cayman Ridge, which extends west southwest for the Sierra Maestra range off the southeast part of Cuba to the Misteriosa Bank near Belize. The population of the Cayman Islands is 60,764 (2016).

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Frequently Asked & Question

Diving in the Cayman Islands

Passport and/or Visa Requirements

Immunizations

Culture and Customs

Electricity, Phone and Internet Access

Water Quality

Language & Currency

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Location, Size and Population

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