Fishing Frenzy

By far the best way to experience an island vacation is on the water and catamaran charters grand cayman is a great means of embracing the grandeur and tranquil state called Cayman Islands. Catamarans these days are crammed with luxuries, the most up to date equipment and possibly their best feature, are very economical.

With its two hulls structure, a catamaran has a lot more room than than boats with single hulls. Extra room means more space for leisure areas and bedding, whilst maintaining sufficient space for food preparation and bathrooms. Without a central keel they do not lie as deep in the water giving them the ability to enter and explore shallower waters.

As they also have increased stability they are perfect for launching water activities like fishing, scuba dives, kayak sports, snorkeling or just plain swimming. But for some holiday makers this might be too active. Just chilling out soaking up the golden Caribbean sunshine with a tall drink, and enjoying how the freshly caught fish cook in the BBQ, might be the order of the day. There are really endless ways to enjoy oneself on this island paradise.

If just floating around on the ocean is satisfying enough, then great, yet one would be missing out on some amazing sailing and coastline tours. There are some ninety nine miles of stunning shore to explore with many attractive and interesting stop off points throughout, although some never feel the need to venture beyond the secure confines of North Sound.

Should pure relaxation prove to be too much, other places of interest throughout the island will not disappoint. Waist high shallows cover sand mounds, located in the west of North Sound and named Sting Ray City, where visitors can literally mix with plentiful colonies of Southern Stingray that have made this their own uniquely special place.

Diving down among the shipwrecks is another definite on the must do list. The wreck Cali is ideal for beginners as it is very close to the shoreline, around 40 yards, so will be within easy reach for most swimmers. Experienced divers will love the ex US Navy ship Kittiwake, which lies in deeper waters but still relatively near to the renowned Seven Mile Beach. Having 5 decks and plenty of rooms for exploring it is a fascinating dive. As it lies within the Marine Park, it does have certain regulations to be observed and fees to be paid, so maybe good to do this one with a chartered dive team.

The Seven Mile Beach just mentioned is world renowned and worth visiting in its own right. Found on the western part of the island, a region known for its exclusivity, it still remains fully open to the general public. With its fine sand formed from past corals and clear seas that sparkle invitingly, as do the numerous cafes, eating and drinking establishments spread throughout its length. With so much to do, what about a spot of paragliding perhaps, just one of the many activities. Apparently there is doubt over whether it really is a seven mile long beach, but nobody appears bothered about that.

Getting off the catamaran might be difficult, but the shopping delights of Camana Bay, or perhaps a tour round a Rum Distillery or the National Museum in George Town, the capital, will make it very rewarding. Equally worthwhile are the fauna and flora to be found within the botanical gardens and on the Mastic hikers route. With space only to mention a few attractions, these are truly like the proverbial top of an iceberg. Naturally icebergs are one thing the visitor need not be concerned about.