Nice Article About Non-Diving Activities on Little Cayman

[KathyV]

From Grand to Little. a relaxing island-hop :: Cayman Compass

 

[drrich2]

Interesting. The cynic in me whispered 'Makes topside Bonaire sound loaded.' And I'm a little surprised non-divers paid round trip airfare to go there for what they did, but to each their own, and I suppose biking, kayaking, snorkeling, sandy beach & a beautiful view would appeal to many people.

This would be good info. for someone attached to non-divers on a trip!

Richard.

 

[KathyV]

In my personal opinion, there's not a lot for a non-diver to do on either of the Cayman out-islands but they are beautiful places to relax and enjoy nature if that is what you are looking for. There are a few more options available on Cayman Brac than Little Cayman, but not many.

I have spent some non-diving time on Bonaire (when my husband ruptured his eardrum from a reverse block) and I think that the island offers a lot of topside options.

First of all I love all the diverse views of Bonaire - marshes, seaside, jungle, desert, salt flats, salt hills, flamingo preserve, small beaches, windmill farm, donkey preserve, national parks (above and below water) plus there are some shopping and dining options. And there is a rich history, visiting the slave huts made a lasting impression on me.

So when I read someone comment that they would find more than a week on Bonaire "very tedious" I am always surprised. But it is not really a place for a family vacation with lots of activities and excursions.

That's why we like to take 2 weeks in the Caymans and split the time between 2 islands. We spend the first week on Grand Cayman enjoying all the fun beach, dining, and other tourist activities - with some snorkeling and shore dives - and then head to one of the sister islands for a dive trip. It's the best of both worlds for us!

 

[AggieDiver]

That lack of other things is part of what I love about LC. You can lay in a hammock and do nothing but read while you listen to the waves without feeling guilty about missing out on all the other things to do. We usually check out bikes and ride around a bit, walk down to the booby pond and trust house, etc. We are kind of nature nerds, so sitting at the trust house porch trying to whistle to the little birds in the bushes and watching the various ducks and sea birds in the pond is plenty of entertainment for an hour or two in the afternoon.

 

[KathyV]

That lack of other things is part of what I love about LC. You can lay in a hammock and do nothing but read while you listen to the waves without feeling guilty about missing out on all the other things to do. We usually check out bikes and ride around a bit, walk down to the booby pond and trust house, etc. We are kind of nature nerds, so sitting at the trust house porch trying to whistle to the little birds in the bushes and watching the various ducks and sea birds in the pond is plenty of entertainment for an hour or two in the afternoon.

Absolutely, a great place to relax after diving; but for a non-diver, or a diver with a non-diving spouse/family it may not be what they are looking for.