Caribbean Islands : Cayman Islands : Activities

Cayman Islands : Activities

On Cayman Islands you can experience spectacular diving; look at coral and sponges; feed stingrays by hand; enjoy the quaint charm of George Town; view dozens of orchid species; see the endangered blue iguana; take a walk through the rainforest; be amazed at a turtle farm; and go to Hell—an area of Grand Cayman named for its unusual rock formation, evolved from the skeletons of shells and corals, solidified by lime deposits and salt; petrified forms of sea life supposedly up to 20 million years old.

Dive near offshore reefs or the celebrated North Wall off Grand Cayman – a sheer drop to the bed of the ocean. Various locations also offer wreck diving, particularly Cayman Brac, where a Russian warship was intentionally sunk.

Check out George Town, the capital of Grand Cayman where you’ll find the traditional Caymanian buildings that look like gingerbread houses along the harbour front.

Visit the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, a  heritage garden with a vivid array of cacti, shrubs and native flowers that has become an important habitat for the endangered Cayman blue iguana and other unusual wildlife.

Walk through one of the Caribbean's last remaining rainforests on the Mastic Trail, on the North Side of the Cayman Islands, linking Frank Sound to Old Man Bay. The trail dates back to the 19th century and is surrounded by stunning scenery and local wildlife.

Be amazed at the Cayman Turtle Farm, the only one of its kind in the world, home to over 16,000 sea turtles, ranging in size from 170g (6oz) to 270kg (600lb). Breeding season runs from May to October, during which time visitors can witness the turtles digging nests on the beach and producing eggs.

Relax on the huge, sandy Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, flanked by tranquil, turquoise ocean. Although the main tourist centre and highly developed, it retains its charm.

Resources:

• Eden Rock Diving Center - Eden Rock Diving Center offers Sales and Rentals of Scuba and snorkeling equipment. The Gift shop has a great selection of unique T-shirts and resort wear. Many of our designs can only be found at Eden Rock Diving Center.