Crystal Caves
Cayman Crystal Caves Cayman Crystal Caves is situated in the lush tropical forest of beautiful North Side. Book a guided tour and get ready to embark upon an underground adventure into a fascinating world. You’ll experience some of the best nature Cayman has to offer. All visitors will be escorted through the caves by a knowledgeable tour guide, discovering the beauty of “Cayman Down Under” and listening to stories and facts about Cayman’s oldest landmark. Within the caves, visitors can spy spectacular stalactite and stalagmite crystal structures formed by nothing more than single drops of water and the slow passage of time. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the surrounding tropical forest, which is home to a variety of tropical plants and animal life, including magnificent strangler balsam trees, air plants and parrots. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for bats inside the caves, too! The Treehouse Cafe serves freshly prepared meals all day, specialising in tasty Caribbean and international cuisine. Menu items are sourced locally depending on the season to showcase the best of what Cayman has to offer. There is also a full bar, including local draught beer and soft drinks. Grab some lunch and a cold drink and take a seat on their elevated deck. As you relax and enjoy your meal, you’ll be treated to views overlooking a canopy of trees and cave entrances. A gift shop is also available on-site and has beautiful locally-made products. Browse Silver Thatch crafts, unique Caymanite pieces and other lovely souvenirs. Over the course of millions of years, the Cayman Crystal Caves were created by nature. Fossilised shells and animal life found within reveal that they first originated under the sea. As time went by, sea levels around the Cayman Islands changed and the erosion from these events helped carve out a series of interior rooms within the rocks. A beautiful cave system developed. Within these caves, spectacular stalagmite and stalactite crystals began to form. Rain water dripping through the limestone ceiling left calcium deposits, and as the rain travelled from the surface, it also passed through the surrounding plants, earth and organic matter. This made the rain water turn acidic, and it dissolved parts of the limestone, dripping through the cave ceilings. Over time, these single drops have formed incredible otherworldly crystal structures — a natural phenomenon that is still happening today! Hundreds of years ago, these caves provided hideouts for pirates and shelter for sailors looking for respite from the elements and tropical hurricanes. Legend has it that pirate treasure may still exist today, buried deep within the caves! When the Island eventually became home to permanent settlements, locals used the lush forest around the caves as farmland. The community mined the caves for the rich fertiliser which was produced by the bat guano. However, in the last half-century, farming around the area came to a close, and the caves sat mostly forgotten until the early 1990s when proper search and exploration began. It took almost two decades to officially open the caves, and now, many years later, locals and tourists have the opportunity to experience this incredible part of Cayman’s history. Browse Our Rentals Beachfront Villas & Condos Rentals In Cayman Click Here Tulum Vacation Rentals Beachfront Villas In La Riviera Maya Mexico Click Here Our SErvices Indulge in bespoke hospitality We strive to provide an exceptional experience at our Grand Cayman beach rentals, by employing the very best professionals in order to deliver world class service to completely delight and satisfy every guest, every time!!! Read More Explore Experiences You Won’t Find Anywhere Else. We’re responsive, friendly, accessible and happy to help! We’re here to share the real Cayman Islands with you. Quality Room Enjoy the beautiful ocean views from the front deck or the sunset and savannah views from the side and back decks. Private Beach Escape the hotel crowds and tuck into a quiet beachfront villa that has everything you need and nothing you don’t. Best Accommodation Enjoy the open concept living and dining area where you can host an intimate dinner, get cozy in the living area to curl up and read your favorite book or watch a movie on the large flat screen TV. Wellness & Spa Treat yourself to some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Whether you’re looking for a private in-villa massage, a luxurious facial treatment, a manicure, or anything else in-between, Cayman is brimming with serene spas and talented practitioners. Restaurants & Bars The best way to savor your vacation? Through Cayman’s culinary delights, of course. An annual food and drink event loved by locals and travelers, Taste of Cayman brings together some of the island’s most intriguing flavors. Special Offers Indulge in gourmet delicacies at any time of the day with your own private chef. Whether you’re looking to create the perfect evening for two or to enjoy daily menus from your villa, our private chef services are a wonderful add-on. Testimonial What Our Clients Says
Stingray City Cayman
Stingray City One of the most famous attractions in Grand Cayman, Stingray City is an absolute “must-do” for any visitor to Cayman and is often described as the experience of a lifetime. Stingray City is home to approximately 90 Southern Stingrays. These wild, gentle and graceful creatures roam free in the North Sound, a 35 square mile area of ocean protected by the reef. Even the most seasoned traveller will be enchanted by these beautiful animals. Stingray City & The Sandbar There are in fact two separate sites: Stingray City lies in 12 feet of water, so is ideal for snorkellers and divers; indeed, it is often billed as the best 12 foot dive in the world. Stingray City Sandbar is where the majority of visitors are taken. Here the water is just 2-4 feet deep, so even non-swimmers can safely stand in the shallow water, surrounded by stingrays. The sandbar is suitable for all ages and offers the best photo opportunities. History In the past, local fishermen would anchor their boats in the calm shallow water inside the reef while they gutted their catch and threw scraps overboard. Over time, Southern Stingrays came to realise there were free daily meals in certain spots of the North Sound and so they returned day after day. Today, dozens of rays continue to visit the two sites, although nowadays it is mostly divemasters and boat captains who feed them squid. Stingrays Southern Stingrays are large creatures, their wingspans can reach two metres across, however, males are noticeably smaller than females. Their wings are soft and silky and feel like velvet as they brush past you. Stingrays are incredibly gentle animals and their instinct is to flee from danger. Their poisonous sting in their tail is only used for defensive purposes, mainly against sharks, which are their only predators in the open water outside the reef. What to Expect When you reach Stingray City your crew will explain how to interact with the rays and put you at ease. The rays love to be petted and you will even get the chance to feed them their favourite dish: squid. After the rays get a whiff of the squid and swim towards you, it can feel intimidating, but as they vacuum it off your hand (remember to keep your thumbs tucked in) you’ll fall in love with this amazing experience and will not want to leave the water! You may even be tempted to give your favourite stingray a kiss – if you do, you will be rewarded with seven years of good luck! Safety note: Please respect the animals and note that lifting the stingrays out of the water is seriously discouraged. Wearing fins is prohibited and when in the water you should practice the “Stingray Shuffle”, to avoid stepping on any sleeping rays. Plan Your Trip Stingray City tours are usually around three hours. You can choose from group charters, which are a cost effective option, or a private charter which is a great way to spend the day with family and friends. Browse Our Rentals Beachfront Villas & Condos Rentals In Cayman Click Here Tulum Vacation Rentals Beachfront Villas In La Riviera Maya Mexico Click Here Our SErvices Indulge in bespoke hospitality We strive to provide an exceptional experience at our Grand Cayman beach rentals, by employing the very best professionals in order to deliver world class service to completely delight and satisfy every guest, every time!!! Read More Explore Experiences You Won’t Find Anywhere Else. We’re responsive, friendly, accessible and happy to help! We’re here to share the real Cayman Islands with you. Quality Room Enjoy the beautiful ocean views from the front deck or the sunset and savannah views from the side and back decks. Private Beach Escape the hotel crowds and tuck into a quiet beachfront villa that has everything you need and nothing you don’t. Best Accommodation Enjoy the open concept living and dining area where you can host an intimate dinner, get cozy in the living area to curl up and read your favorite book or watch a movie on the large flat screen TV. Wellness & Spa Treat yourself to some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Whether you’re looking for a private in-villa massage, a luxurious facial treatment, a manicure, or anything else in-between, Cayman is brimming with serene spas and talented practitioners. Restaurants & Bars The best way to savor your vacation? Through Cayman’s culinary delights, of course. An annual food and drink event loved by locals and travelers, Taste of Cayman brings together some of the island’s most intriguing flavors. Special Offers Indulge in gourmet delicacies at any time of the day with your own private chef. Whether you’re looking to create the perfect evening for two or to enjoy daily menus from your villa, our private chef services are a wonderful add-on. Testimonial What Our Clients Says
What To Do In Cayman Island
What To Do In Cayman Rum Point Barefoot Beach BBQ Friday night in the Cayman Islands is nothing short of spectacular when you can hop on a catamaran after work, and sail across the North Sound where a beach BBQ awaits. After enjoying a cocktail, or two, from the Catamaran’s cash bar, you arrive at pristine Rum Point Beach. A welcome daiquiri in hand, you marvel at the majestic sunset as you soak your toes in the soft white sand. A BBQ Buffet is set up on the beach with all the Caribbean favorites: grilled fish, jerk pork and jerk chicken, curries, pasta, ribs and all the trimmings. After your meal, its back to the ship where you can laze on the catamaran’s hammocks and do some stargazing before arriving back at Safeheaven. Can you think of a better way to end your week? Gala Season is 365 days / year Gala season is actually year round, the Cayman Islands have a strong desire to give back, and throughout the year there are various glittering events, from the intimate to the very grand, that support important causes. Some of the more illustrious are the RCIPS Outstanding Service Awards, Hatitude, Red Cross and the Hospice Big Bash and of course the upcoming 2015 2015 Breast Cancer Gala on October 3rd. Sporting Events a plenty As a very active and healthy living environment, you can count on numerous walks, runs, sea swims and triathlons in the Cayman Islands throughout the year. The Flowers Sea Swim, Cayman Islands Marathon and the CI Triathlon, to name a few, bring the whole community together. Whether you are participating or not, these events are fun to attend, and have become quite the tradition. The next big sporting event is the Cayman Islands marathon on December 6th 2015, boasted to be an intimate, friendly and well-organized event. A rapidly popular marathon, the course is a Boston Qualifier, and is one of the most picturesque; if you are going to run a grueling 26.2 miles, wouldn’t you want to do it amongst tropical flora, fauna and sea side? Oh, and the course, is flat, sign me up! Pirates Week This annual family friendly event runs every year in November. 11 days of music, street dances, games, local food, a float parade, fireworks shows and sporting events. On the first Saturday, a mock pirate invasion makes a surprise landing in George Town harbor with the pirates capturing the Governor! All in good fun, thousands line the streets to watch the show, the only event of its kind in the Caribbean region. As the Cayman Islands National Festival, Pirates Week is the country’s largest festival with 32 different events drawing in some 35 000 people. If there’s one event you shouldn’t miss, it’s this one, savvy? Despite being as small as it is, Grand Cayman has some wonderful attractions that are reason alone to pay this Caribbean island a visit. The list below covers everything, from the local wildlife and animal attractions to finding out more about Cayman rich history and cultural heritage. Stingray City Cayman Crystal Caves Cayman Turtle Center Pedro St. James Castle Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park Cayman Islands National Museum Cayman Parrot Sanctuary National Gallery of the Cayman Islands Kittiwake Mastic Trail Browse Our Rentals Beachfront Villas & Condos Rentals In Cayman Click Here Tulum Vacation Rentals Beachfront Villas In La Riviera Maya Mexico Click Here Our SErvices Indulge in bespoke hospitality We strive to provide an exceptional experience at our Grand Cayman beach rentals, by employing the very best professionals in order to deliver world class service to completely delight and satisfy every guest, every time!!! Read More Explore Experiences You Won’t Find Anywhere Else. We’re responsive, friendly, accessible and happy to help! We’re here to share the real Cayman Islands with you. Quality Room Enjoy the beautiful ocean views from the front deck or the sunset and savannah views from the side and back decks. Private Beach Escape the hotel crowds and tuck into a quiet beachfront villa that has everything you need and nothing you don’t. Best Accommodation Enjoy the open concept living and dining area where you can host an intimate dinner, get cozy in the living area to curl up and read your favorite book or watch a movie on the large flat screen TV. Wellness & Spa Treat yourself to some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Whether you’re looking for a private in-villa massage, a luxurious facial treatment, a manicure, or anything else in-between, Cayman is brimming with serene spas and talented practitioners. Restaurants & Bars The best way to savor your vacation? Through Cayman’s culinary delights, of course. An annual food and drink event loved by locals and travelers, Taste of Cayman brings together some of the island’s most intriguing flavors. Special Offers Indulge in gourmet delicacies at any time of the day with your own private chef. Whether you’re looking to create the perfect evening for two or to enjoy daily menus from your villa, our private chef services are a wonderful add-on. Testimonial What Our Clients Says
