New to Grand Cayman

[thehotcorner]

Hey all, I'm new to the island having lived here about a month now. I've already been out with Divetech, LTD, Diver's Down, Ocean Frontiers, and Sunset House and can honestly say I've enjoyed diving with them all. Just trying to get my finger on the pulse, so to speak, of the diving out here.

Since I came here for work (not diving related) I'll be nothing more than a weekend warrior. But I try to get out whenever I can. Any suggestions on other dive ops or resident specials, etc.? Is there a good resource for keeping up with that sort of stuff?

Also trying to find some dive buddies as there don't seem to be many, if any, serious divers here where I work. I'd really like to get out from shore and see the island as the cost of boat trips can add up. I'm not willing to head out solo to unfamiliar places and am not even sure what most shops policies are regarding renting tanks to solo divers.

Any other tips, suggestions, comments, or information for a new resident (diving related or not) is appreciates as well. Given how small the island is, I expect I'll run into some of you at some point, if I haven't already.

Thanks.

 

[EastEndDiver]

I would ask some dive ops about resident specials you might be surprised.

Also some other attractions do have resident pricing such as the Turtle Farm and some others.

Eden Rock gives a resident discount and so will Ollin at Sundivers when he gets to know you.

 

[bshewan]

hey - new the island myself. Not a terribly experienced diver but have dove with a few of the ops as well. would be interested in hooking up for some shore dives if you're interested. I'm a 'weekend warrior' as well.

as mentioned - pretty much every place I've been to have given me a decent discount when they found out I was a resident.

 

[billinwilliamston]

Most of the shops have some kind of "locals" discount, but you need to ask.

 

[Alex777]

Also trying to find some dive buddies as there don't seem to be many, if any, serious divers here where I work. I'd really like to get out from shore and see the island as the cost of boat trips can add up. I'm not willing to head out solo to unfamiliar places and am not even sure what most shops policies are regarding renting tanks to solo divers.

Any other tips, suggestions, comments, or information for a new resident (diving related or not) is appreciates as well. Given how small the island is, I expect I'll run into some of you at some point, if I haven't already.Thanks.

You need to meet some residents who are keen divers. I suggest showing up at Turtle Reef, Eden Rock or Sunset House on a Sat. or Sun. between about 10 AM to 3 PM. Rent a tank, get your gear all set up, and wait. When you see a pair of divers about to enter the water who look experienced, ask politely if you can join them. Most people will be happy to oblige. After the dive, suggest hitting the bar for a beer or 2. You will soon have a list of potential dive buddies.

 

[richard65]

All the dive operators give some discount for residents as long as you have proof of residency. To find out about other deals add them on Facebook and they sometimes advise of further deals, for example Don Fosters went through a phase of doing CI$35 boat dives and often look out fir Lionfish hunts. Even if you are not registered for spearing Lionfish they welcome spotters.


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[thehotcorner]

You need to meet some residents who are keen divers. I suggest showing up at Turtle Reef, Eden Rock or Sunset House on a Sat. or Sun. between about 10 AM to 3 PM. Rent a tank, get your gear all set up, and wait. When you see a pair of divers about to enter the water who look experienced, ask politely if you can join them. Most people will be happy to oblige. After the dive, suggest hitting the bar for a beer or 2. You will soon have a list of potential dive buddies.

Haha, thanks for the suggestion, but that seems a little creepy to me.

 

[Rhone Man]

You need to meet some residents who are keen divers. I suggest showing up at Turtle Reef, Eden Rock or Sunset House on a Sat. or Sun. between about 10 AM to 3 PM. Rent a tank, get your gear all set up, and wait. When you see a pair of divers about to enter the water who look experienced, ask politely if you can join them. Most people will be happy to oblige. After the dive, suggest hitting the bar for a beer or 2. You will soon have a list of potential dive buddies.

Haha, thanks for the suggestion, but that seems a little creepy to me.

Hey, as scuba divers we get dressed up in black rubber suits to meet people in secretive locations for fun in groups. We can't get much weirder...

 

[Lopez116]

Haha, thanks for the suggestion, but that seems a little creepy to me.

I believe you're misinterpreting the scenario. It's actually not that uncommon and IMO a great suggestion. Most people will oblige. Get outside your comfort zone!


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