Going to the Cayman Islands: How Long to Stay?

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Going to the Cayman Islands: How Long to Stay?

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Going to the Cayman Islands: How Long to Stay?

posted at 2/3/2012 4:34 AM EST

jbswinger

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I don't have a lot of time off work, but I am planning a trip to the Cayman Islands. We are scuba divers who love water and the outdoors. Any suggestions of what to do and how long to stay for to make sure not to miss anything? Please keep in mind that length of time is an issue.

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Re: Going to the Cayman Islands: How Long to Stay?

posted at 2/4/2012 6:56 AM EST

Sherribaby

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dont miss Stingray City

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Re: Going to the Cayman Islands: How Long to Stay?

posted at 2/6/2012 9:24 AM EST

michael wheeler

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I agree with Stingray City, but also see the turtle beach area in the evenings.

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Re: Going to the Cayman Islands: How Long to Stay?

posted at 2/6/2012 10:13 AM EST

Pat Blakes

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The speciality of the Caymans is wall diving. You might compare prices for the dive resorts on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. There are a lot of all inclusive deals, or at least there were when we were there. Sting Ray city is OK but certainly doesn't showcase why scuba divers love the Caymans and if you are short of time don't feel bad about missing it. patblakes

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Re: Going to the Cayman Islands: How Long to Stay?

posted at 2/6/2012 10:20 AM EST

Gail Coleman

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It has been years since I was there, but I assume the scuba diving hasn't changed significantly. It's probably a full day there and back and you have rules re how long to fly after diving to deal with. How long to stay is a function of how much leave you have. I would say 7 days is optimal counting travel, but 5 days would be sufficient. Or go for less if that is all the leave you have.

The diving is great. There are good but quite deep wall dives and lots of gorgeous shallow dives (Stingray City is great but it is so shallow it is also a snorkle spot, beautiful elkhorn coral there too). There is not (or wasn't when I was there) a whole lot to do outside of diving and lying on the beach. I biked around most of the island.

You might also consider staying on one of the smaller islands. I haven't done that, but I understand the wall is shallower so it is easier to do more wall diving. I'm sure it is more laid back. But there would be additional travel time so that might be harder for you.

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Re: Going to the Cayman Islands: How Long to Stay?

posted at 2/6/2012 10:43 AM EST

AnneRingash

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Such a beautiful place and the best diving.
Stay for every possible second

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