Local Dive Operators in Grand Cayman

[tarponchik]

The best shore diving in Cayman is nowhere near a Dive Operator

Don't tempt me, tell the secret ;-)

 

[ianr33]

Turtle Farm is one of the two Divetech locations, isn't it?

Divetech used to be at the Turtle Farm. Sundivers are now at that location.

Divetech have a new site at Lighthouse Point just south of the Turtle Farm. The "mini" wall there is not as nice as at the Turtle Farm but the deep wall is great

 

[ianr33]

Don't tempt me, tell the secret ;-)

North East coast, Babylon and Anchor Point area.

Getting tanks can be a bit of an issue,fairly long surface swim out (maybe 20 minutes),rather remote so a bad place to get hurt, but for the competent,self sufficient diver its awesome.

 

[tarponchik]

Divetech used to be at the Turtle Farm. Sundivers are now at that location.

Divetech have a new site at Lighthouse Point just south of the Turtle Farm. The "mini" wall there is not as nice as at the Turtle Farm but the deep wall is great

OK thanks for the update. So we were talking about the same site.

 

[tarponchik]

North East coast, Babylon and Anchor Point area.

Getting tanks can be a bit of an issue,fairly long surface swim out (maybe 20 minutes),rather remote so a bad place to get hurt, but for the competent,self sufficient diver its awesome.

Thanks again, but what about the tanks? Is this just a beach or some dive shop's territory? As I recall, Divetech did not allow shore diving with outside tanks at their sites.

 

[ianr33]

Its "just" a beach.

You *might* be able to get tanks from Ocean Frontiers if they are in a good mood. You *might* be able to sweet talk Divetech into taking their tanks offsite. There is apparently a shop on SMB that rents tanks for offsite diving.

The tank situation is basically a pain.If I could count on renting several at a time and just go exploring I would do so in a heartbeat. But the reality is the money is in boat dives for vacation divers.

 

[Testudo]

I
... The tank situation is basically a pain.If I could count on renting several at a time and just go exploring I would do so in a heartbeat. But the reality is the money is in boat dives for vacation divers.

Here is a place to stay near Babylon and Anchor Point that might fit the bill for shore divers since they state they rent tanks and have an air compressor in the garage. Not sure if they rent tanks to non-guests, but may be worth an inquiry:
Connie Kai| Grand Cayman Snorkeling, Beach Vacation Rental, Cayman Islands

 

[tarponchik]

Here is a place to stay near Babylon and Anchor Point that might fit the bill for shore divers since they state they rent tanks and have an air compressor in the garage. Not sure if they rent tanks to non-guests, but may be worth an inquiry:
Connie Kai| Grand Cayman Snorkeling, Beach Vacation Rental, Cayman Islands

Thanks...$3,200/week off-season, and maiden service is optional? Also, it looks like you pay extra for tank rentals. This can be a great idea for a group of 7 people but for 1 or 2 you'll be better off diving from Cayman Aggressor for this kind of money.

 

[tarponchik]

Its "just" a beach.

You *might* be able to get tanks from Ocean Frontiers if they are in a good mood. You *might* be able to sweet talk Divetech into taking their tanks offsite. There is apparently a shop on SMB that rents tanks for offsite diving.

The tank situation is basically a pain.If I could count on renting several at a time and just go exploring I would do so in a heartbeat. But the reality is the money is in boat dives for vacation divers.

Back then Divetech had no problem with us taking the tanks anywhere we wanted. Anyway, thank you for all the tips.

 

[nipi]

Ianrr is spot on when he says the best shore diving in Cayman is nowhere near an operator. We did a new site last Sat which we named Outrageous Wall because it was just that.

Rent your tanks from Divers Supply in West Shore Centre, West Bay Road.