Activities
Cayman Brac is a world known scuba/snorkel diving paradise. The waters are
warm all year and the visibility is beyond compare. The Cayman Island
government is very pro-active in preservation of the reefs and underwater
marine life allowing visitors to experience the underwater world in the
best conditions. The reefs begin at the water's edge in many locations.
Some sites have been created to provide a sheltered access for divers, snorkeler's and swimmers. Small children and senior citizens can safely
enjoy the ocean! Beach is only 5 miles from here with picnic tables,
showers and restrooms. Caribbean Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Boat Dive Charters
There are two dive shops on the island that offer a full line of scuba and
snorkeling instruction, equipment rental, and boat dive charters. The
staff at each shop is knowledgeable and ready to assist you in making your
diving experience an enjoyable and safe one! Several of the dive sites
have easy access from the shore while others are only accessible by boat.
Although Cayman Brac is well known as the #1 scuba / snorkel vacation
destination, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy during your
visit. As you might imagine, the fishing is great all year round with
plenty of fishing piers and many areas from the shore. A chartered boat
trip will give you an enjoyable outing and an abundance of fresh fish. A
full day charter costs about $600.00 and half day trips run around
$350.00. You should schedule your charter early so you can enjoy all the
fresh fish during your stay. Our information package has specific contact
details for the best fishing charters available! Take time to visit the community park with nature trails, kids playground, and Dep't of Tourism bldg, on site there for island information! Speaking of the bluff, the 140 foot cliff offers a challenge for experienced climbers. If this is your kind of sport, be sure to bring along your own ropes and safety equipment since it is not available on the island.
The Bluff on Cayman Brac
The bluff on Cayman Brac is riddled with caves of many sizes. Most are not difficult to negotiate and require little specialized training or gear. Several of these caves are located a short distance from The Breakers.
There are rumors that pirates hid buried treasure in the caves and that
some had been found. Peter's Cave located on the northeast side of the
island can be accessed from Little Light House Road on top of the bluff.
From the road below, follow the steps carved into the limestone up to the
cave. New concrete steps and hand rails have been added for easier access.
There are fantastic panoramic views of the town below and ocean views on
the way up to the cave.
NIM Things is located a block away from Peter's Cave that features hand
made jewelry made out of the semi-precious stone (caymanite) created by
Tenyson Scott. Displayed are crafts made by Starry Scott and paintings of
local scenes by Simone Scott. The Cayman Brac museum is located in
Stake
Bay. Enjoy a unique collection of historic memorabilia depicting life as
it has evolved on the island.