February 20-27, 2016
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Experience diving like never before with Valet Diving
No shirt, no shoes, no worries. Discover the marvels of the Caribbean Sea with our convenient “valet diving” service. Allow our experienced diving staff, Reef Divers, to handle the burden of diving gear so all you have to carry are the memories. Relax and enjoy your ride on our custom-fleet dive boats while exploring the island’s elite diving sites. Submerge yourself in the pleasures of a dive as our team takes care of everything else. With this superior diving service, all you have to do is get on the boat.
Reef Divers Cayman Brac is a team of international dive professionals known for their outstanding experience, expertise in diving, and awarding-winning Rodale’s Scuba Diving records. Located onsite at our Cayman dive resort, Reef Divers Cayman Brac wants you to have a relaxing dive holiday and strives to care for all your Cayman Brac diving needs.
Some of the dive sites include:
Tarpon Reef – Island Diving
This medium depth spur and groove area along the Brac’s south side is home to several dozen Tarpon that spend their days clustered in groups among the tunnels and crevices. These shimmering, silvery fish, some reaching up to five feet in length, will remain fairly calm and still when approached slowly, providing great photographic opportunities. Another inspiring photo subject is a nearby stand of Pillar Coral, rising along a knoll looking somewhat like a tall cactus towering over the seascape. Tarpon Reef features several of these formations as well as Elkhorn Corals, Star Corals and abundant soft corals.
The sand gullies between the large ridges of Tarpon Reef reach a depth of about 50 feet while the crests of the ridges may rise to within 20 feet of the surface. Visibility at this site tends to be quite variable. Nurse Sharks are sometimes seen in the undercuts, and along the tops of the ridges your find the usual assortment of colorful tropical fish, an occasional Barracuda and a variety of Parrotfish.
Diving at Wilderness Wall
One of several pristine wall sites along the Brac’s south side, Wilderness Wall evokes a feeling of the mystical and primordial. This dramatically plunging drop-off is nearly virginal in its presentation, with an abundance of healthy corals, sponges and a wealth of marine life to captivate even the most jaded diver. Canyons and crevices cut through the wall all along the drop-off, some plunging far beyond the reach of earthly visitors. An immense pinnacle rises away from the wall to within 100 feet of the surface (forming a corridor along the reef for pelagics up from the abyss), while the wall itself begins at about 50 feet.
Wilderness Wall attracts a large following of Nassau Groupers, stingrays, turtles, schooling Horse-Eye Jacks, Snappers and Angelfish. Delicate gorgonians hang along the sides of the crevices and promontories, accented by rope sponges, hard corals and large, bulbous tube sponges. The sponges in this area reach enormous proportions and come in brilliant shades of red, yellow, orange, purple and green.
Bert Brothers Boulders
The Bert Brothers are a family of Brackers long involved in local dive operations. Their namesake is appropriately one of the most beautiful dive spots off the island. A medium depth reef at 40 feet, this north side site is dominated by tightly spaced spur and groove ridges that form mountains of coral heads between the inshore sands and the offshore wall. The tops of the ridges are graced with beautiful Elkhorn Corals, the narrow gullies between feature soft corals, tube sponges and hard corals.
Swim-throughs and large undercuts provide hiding places for a large Green Moray Eel that has been in residence here for some time. The sponge-trimmed openings are also perfect framing for wide-angle photography, with filtering sunlight pouring down through the gaping chasms to the sandy floor.
Greenhouse – Medium Depth Dive Site
Greenhouse, also known as “Screensaver Reef,” is not just an ordinary medium depth dive site. Here, among the spur and groove formations, you’re likely to find all sorts of creatures. Marine life at Greenhouse may include Moray Eels winding through crevices in the gullies looking for a meal, friendly Angelfish darting in and out of the soft corals and turtles cruising over the tops of the coral ridges. With its proximity to the Brac’s shallow north shoreline, Greenhouse also has frequent visits from schooling Squid, hovering in groups of a dozen or more near the mooring or lining up in formation near the surface.
Macro photographers will sometimes find Flamingo Tongues perched on the large purple seafans at 20 to 30 feet as well as Arrowcrabs, Longspined Sea Urchins and Bristleworms hiding among the cracks. The coral ridges are adorned with abundant hard and soft corals, Tube Sponges and Barrel Sponges.
East Chute / Cayman Mariner
East Chute, one of the Brac’s most popular sites, features not only the exhilarating wall, but also a small wreck along the inshore sand area. East Chute begins at about 45 feet, marked by a large, sand-filled canyon spilling over the ledge into the abyss. The wall is decorated with Red Rope Sponges, Yellow Tube Sponges and large Barrel Sponges.
A short distance inshore, in 55 feet on a sand bottom, the Cayman Mariner rests with a modest growth of soft corals and sponges along her exterior and inside the hull. Sunk in 1986, she now attracts exciting marine life such as turtles, Green Moray Eels and schooling Barracuda.
Treasure Trove
The name means hidden riches. This site is an amazing dive with narrow channels and tunnels. It is a tightly packed, long spur and groove coral formation with depths ranging between 25’ and 60’. Near to the south east point of the island it is a coral formation that grew from hard corals such as Stag horn and Elkhorn coral. A great spot for turtles feeding on sponges and nurse sharks hiding under ledges.
Treehouse Reef
Great new site on the North side of the island in Stake Bay. Just under the boat are two pinnacles that come up to about 15’. A spur and groove formation that is very wide. The reef creates a bowl containing a wide sandy area. The reef has nice ledges for grouper, eels, and nurse sharks to linger.
Lynn’s Reef
Another of Stake Bay’s treasures. 25-60’ dive site, spur and groove. Great location for gorgonians and soft corals. Lynn’s is a great place for juvenile spotted drums and schools of squid.
Tombstone
Located directly in front of Scott’s Cemetery is about the only creepy thing associated with this dive. This is a great shallow spot starting at 25’. Heading out from the dive site is a sandy plane loaded with southern rays, eagle rays, furry sea cucumbers, and garden eels. Directly under the boat is the “Lobster Hotel” where it is common to find 4-5 of the crazy spotted crustaceans hanging out.
The Resort
Cayman Brac Beach Resort offers the finest accommodations and amenities on four and a half acres of beautiful milky-white beachfront property. Located on a private beach on the southwest end of Cayman Brac, Cayman Brac Beach Resort’s architecture reflects the quaintness and charm of the Caribbean. Family-owned and operated, our Beach Resort boasts 40 spacious, and tastefully decorated beach view rooms
At Cayman Brac Beach Resort you will find yourself immersed in lush tropical foliage, swaying palms, amazing sunsets, starry midnight skies, and, of course, the serenity and natural beauty of the surrounding crystal blue Caribbean water. Whether you are looking for a place with superb Cayman diving, uncluttered beaches, or a place to relax in a tree-shaded hammock, you’ll be amazed with all that Cayman Brac Beach Resort has to offer.
Trip Includes
- 7 Nights (beach view) Accommodations
- Round Trip Airfare
- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- 3 Drinks Nightly
- 17 Boat Dives
- Welcome Rum Punch drink
- Hotel Taxes/Service Taxes
- Airport ground transfers
Trip Price
- Double Occ Diver – $2700
- Double Occ NonDiver – $2275
- Single Diver – $3275
NOTE: $300 Non-refundable deposit holds your spot for this trip. Final payment is due by December 20, 2015. We strongly recommend travelers insurance, ask for details. Land/dive/air prices are payable by cash, check, or credit card and are quoted to reflect a 3% cash discount. If you wish to use a credit card, this 3% discount will not apply to the above quoted price. Airfare rates are based on early sign up, future rates are approximate, call for current price. Due to rising fuel costs, airlines have been imposing additional charges without notice, prices subject to change.
