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12............... Cayman Activity Guide ............Watersports second of bottom time. After an appropriate surface interval, your second dive will usually be 40-60ft at a reef or shipwreck. Ask your dive operator about diving the Kittiwake shipwreck. This magnifi cent 250 foot retired US rescue vessel rests in the Northwest Point marine park at 65 feet. Most dive operators off er a choice between a guided or buddy dive on your second dive; the latter allowing experienced divers to explore their individual interests at their own pace. On the sandy bottom you may encounter conch, fl ounder, garden eels and hermit crabs. Small holes & crevices frequently house eel, shrimp, crab, octopus and lobster. Look for outcroppings and overhangs to swim under; they are often occupied by tarpon, grouper, silverside and other fi sh seeking shade and shelter. Shine your light along the top and inside walls to reveal sponges, corals, algae and tunicates in a sparkling array of vibrant colors. Tube sponges are often home to tiny shrimp and goby fi sh. Brittle star, cowrie and nudibranch often inhabit sponges, sea fans and many species of coral. Continuing your ascent along the side of the reef as the sunlight gradually intensifi es, you will notice an increase in the spectrum of color. Fish, corals, sponges and fans impart their true resounding brilliance. Listen to the soft sublime sounds of the clicking snapping shrimp and the parrot fi sh pecking away methodically at the hard corals. Back away several feet and cogitate the simple complexity transpiring before you. Thousands of diverse organisms attaining together as one single remarkable entity—the living reef! Diving Fast Facts Photo Cathy Church � Corals, which resemble colorful rocks and plants are actually vast colonies of tiny animals. � Water temperature averages 78 o f in the winter and 84 o f during summer months. � Horizontal Visibility is typically 100 feet or more. � Over 400 species of �ish and 100 unique species of corals inhabit Cayman’s reefs. � Under most circumstances in the Cayman Islands, the maximum allowable depth is 130 feet. � Turtles are air breathing reptiles who must surface every hour or so to breath. Look for them resting on the surface in between dives. � Some dive companies add a 10-15% service charge to your bill. Check with your dive company about any additional charges before booking any dive services.
Watersports ...........Cayman Activity Guide ............... 13 Cayman Turtle Divers Feature Dive Op Taking only 6 divers to the most pristine dive sites has earned Cayman Turtle Divers a reputation as one of Cayman’s most personalized dive operations. Their passion for diving and devotion to providing affordable, relaxed, crowd free dive experiences extends to all of the many services they off er—Truly Personalized Boat, Shore and All Inclusive Diving. With a fast comfortable boat, they provide dive and snorkel trips to all the top dive sites—including north and west walls, reefs, Stingray City and Kittiwake shipwreck. Shore divers will love their free unlimited shore diving with multi day boat trips; and all inclusive dive condo packages at their Northwest Point location—famous worldwide for its pristine reefs and close proximity to dramatic walls and mini walls. They off er full dive training courses, from Discover Scuba introductory resort courses, to advanced training, all the way to Padi Pro and everything in between. Like their boat and shore dive trips, their superlative service and laid back approach to diving extends to all of their training courses. Everyone from fi rst time divers to expert will enjoy the most personal, fun and exciting diving with Cayman Turtle Divers. Free transfers to Seven Mile Beach and George Town areas. Call: 938-0184 | See coupon section for special discounts!
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