The Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi) is a treat to see in the wild as they are native to Grand Cayman and the only place in the world to find them. They are the largest land animal in Grand Cayman and can grow up to 25 pounds and are up to five feet long. In 2001…
One of the most magical places to be at night anywhere in the world is Bioluminescence Bay. Located on the north end of Grand Cayman Island, Bioluminescence Bay is among the few places on earth to experience glowing sea plankton. Surrounded by shining stars in the night sky and floating above the sparkling plankton, you…
Today is World Oceans Day! World Oceans Day is a celebration of our world’s largest life source. Covering over 70% of our planet, our oceans support every organism on earth. They produce over 50% of our oxygen, are home to most of the earth’s biodiversity, and are the main source of protein for more than…
The last time you visited Grand Cayman, did you visit the wildlife at the Cayman Turtle Centre? First developed in order to breed endangered green sea turtles, the Cayman Turtle Centre is now the largest land-based tourist attraction in the Cayman Islands, welcoming more than 200,000 visitors annually. At the centre, tourists can explore themselves…
Over one hundred Caymanians gathered at Eden Rock Dive Centre on Wednesday, September 16, equipped with diving gear so to help the Cayman Islands Department of Environment clear sand that has swamped a section of reef off the George Town coastline. 800 linear feet of reef was lying under a blanket of sand that was…
No trip to Grand Cayman is complete without a visit to Starfish Point. Interestingly, the proper scientific name for starfish is actually sea star! This stunning, isolated sandbar is located 2.4 miles from famous Rum Point, making it a good day trip to hit both beach attractions. Overlooking the North Sound, the shallow, azure…
Bioluminescence is when light is produced and emitted by a living organism. Typically, bioluminescence by these organisms is used to warn predators, to lure prey, or to communicate. Grand Cayman is home to Bioluminescent Bay, a magical place where millions of bioluminescent phytoplankton live. The plankton need a very specific environment in order to…
After being on the brink of extinction, green turtles can now once again be found nesting on Grand Cayman’s shores, and all thanks to the Cayman Turtle Centre! In a recent study it was found that around 150 green turtles are nesting here, with 90% coming from the Turtle Centre. So much more than an…
Interested in taking your camera below the surface of the water to catch those shimmering shades of blue, tropical marine life, wrecks and more? Scuba Diving magazine has ranked the Cayman Islands as the top place in the Caribbean for underwater photography! It’s not hard to understand why—especially when we’re considered one of the best…
They say kissing a stingray brings seven years’ good luck. While you may not have a stingray at your disposal, around here they’re fairly common on our ocean floor! So if you’ve been waiting for the new year to start fresh and turn your luck around, wait no more and come to Grand Cayman! A…