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Getting Wet

It’s difficult to imagine a destination that offers divers, snorkellers and those who simply
love the water, more to see and do than the Cayman Islands. Below the tranquil, azure
waters that line Grand Cayman and her two sister islands, Little Cayman and Cayman
Brac, a world of magic awaits. For divers, it’s the opportunity to experience first-hand
the legendary walls, reefs and wrecks that have made our islands famous the world
over. For snorkellers and swimmers, the chance to mingle with Stingrays, turtles, tropical
fish and corals in every colour of the rainbow.

Guests enjoy all this in bathtub-like temperatures (79 to 83-degrees) with a visibility
that often exceeds 100 feet.With an abundance of experienced, highly professional
dive operators, state-of-the-art live aboards and numerous snorkel sites accessible by
boat or straight from shore, the Cayman Islands is the ideal setting in which to explore
the underwater realm. Even children can get in on the fun (with the proper adult
supervision). SASY (Supplied Air Snorkelling For Youth) is available at many operators
on the islands and can provide an exciting introduction to the marine world.
Additionally, kids between the ages of eight and twelve can participate in the PADI
Bubblemaker or the Scuba Rangers programmes – where they are introduced to scuba
under an Instructor’s guidance and can experience the underwater breathing sensation

in depths up to 12 feet.

Unlike many underwater hot spots, which require exhausting travel to lonely outposts,
the Cayman Islands is only a 75-minute flight from Miami. Many international airlines
have direct flight service to Grand Cayman from major U.S. gateways (Atlanta,
Charlotte, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Memphis, Miami, Newark, Philadelphia,
Tampa), as well as from Toronto, Canada, London (Heathrow), UK, Havana, Cuba and
Kingston and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Some, like our national carrier, Cayman Airways,
offer discount packages for divers and dive groups.The airline’s diver-friendly service
includes a variety of accommodations such as easy equipment check-in and a dedicat-
ed team of specialists to help dive groups plan the ultimate trip. Once you’ve arrived
on Grand Cayman, making the jump to either Little Cayman or Cayman Brac couldn’t
be easier. Cayman Airways jets fly to Cayman Brac, and Island Air offers daily flights to
both Little Cayman and Cayman Brac.

Check our web site at www.divecayman.ky for a list of all carriers serving the islands.

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