Cayman Islands — Things to Do
Diving
A breathtaking variety of marine life, year-round warm and calm water, and great visibility make the Caymans one of the worlds' best dive sites. There are more than 40 dive operators on the island and around 200 reef and wreck dive sites. The abundance of fish, marine and coral life is protected by strict conservation. On the main island the best dive sites are at Victoria House Reef, just off Seven Mile Beach, and along the reefs at the mouth of North Sound. Eden Rock and Cemetery Beach Reef are also popular for snorkelers. Nearby at Sandbar and Stingray City there is the unique opportunity for snorkelers to feed and stroke the stingrays. Sandbar is a pure white sand ridge in just three feet (1m) of water. Stingray City is slightly deeper at 12 feet (4m). In Cayman Brac the most famous dive site is the Russian built Cuban destroyer, which was purpose-sunk in 1996 to form an artificial reef. Little Cayman also boasts some first class dive sites including the North Wall and Bloody Bay Wall off Jackson Point. Non-divers can enjoy the reefs from the Atlantis Submarine, which offers hour-long underwater trips for up to 46 passengers.
Sunset Cruises
Watching the sun set spectacularly over the sea while sipping rum cocktails is a popular way to spend an evening in the Caribbean. The Jolly Roger is a replica of a 17th-century galleon and takes one back to the days of Tortuga and the Caribbean pirates, offering cocktails, snacks and a well-stocked bar, as well as music. Trips are 2.5 hours long and leave from George Town on Grand Cayman at 5pm in winter and 5:30pm in summer.
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