TURTLES WERE FOUND IN ABUNDANCE around all three islands in days gone by. They became a major source of food and income for the islanders from the early times of settlement. They were fished in small vessels called catboats, placed in a pen known as a kraal, and traded. As numbers of turtles dwindled around…
The Cayman Islands boasts world-class fishing grounds, with deep sea fishing and top-notch tournaments an attraction for visitors and residents. Gamefish like blue marlin, tuna, wahoo and mahi-mahi are plentiful and can be found year-round. Best of all, the action is exceptionally accessible – thrilling catches can happen as close as just a quarter mile…
Diving is a big draw to the Cayman Islands, renowned for its exceptional visibility, healthy reefs and abundant marine life. All three islands have numerous dive sites to explore, some accessible from shore and others by boat, including wrecks, walls, tunnels and canyons. With more than 300 dive sites in the Cayman Islands, divers of…
Watersports enthusiasts have numerous options when it comes to playing on the waves, spanning from kiteboarding and kayaking to paddleboarding and parasailing. Here are some of the best water-based activities to get your feet wet: Kayaking A tranquil way to explore the coastline, kayaks let you travel under your own steam. Take a guided tour…
Cayman’s national symbols convey the varied environment and wildlife of the islands. Cayman parrot The Grand Cayman parrot is iridescent green with a white eye-ring, red cheeks, black ear patches and brilliant blue wing feathers. Silver thatch palm The tall, slender silver thatch palm was an important national resource for early settlers who used the…