Extremely popular with both snorkelers and scuba divers, the warm
waters around Grand Cayman are home to some 200 underwater sites
where exotic and colorful tropical creatures dart out from behind
rocks and sunken ships.
Visibility extends to 150 feet in some spots. Scuba
instruction and certification is available at all levels, from a
basic resort course through Master Scuba Instructor level. And
when you're ready to head out, Captain Crosby can take you on a
full or half day snorkeling or diving trip, which includes a
seafood lunch on the boat or on the beach.
At Sting Ray City, tourists swim with the otherworldly
creatures. Windsurfing, wave running, water-skiing, and
parasailing challenge one's balance and skill. Deep-sea fishing
and sailing expeditions can be arranged.
Some prefer to submerge to a depth of 100-150' feet without
getting their feet wet in the Atlantis Submarine; the sub trips
above the reefs and visitors view tropical fish in their habitat.
On land, tennis and golfing on Scottish-style links engage
visitors. Birdwatching and hiking are popular pastimes at
locations including Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park , the Booby
Pond Nature Reserve, and the two-century-old Mastic Trail, which
traverses the island's mangrove swamp, palm-filled savannah, and
rocky outcroppings.
