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This Caribbean paradise offers a plethora of possibilities for nature enthusiasts and eco-tourists to explore an assortment of spectacular natural treasures, escorted by native guides who give a lot of expertise and insight.
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Thanks to their sparkling blue seas and beautiful coral reefs, the Cayman Islands are well-known as a natural playground and sailing refuge. The three islands of Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac, all within easy cruise distance of each other, are replete with unique attractions such as Seven Mile Beach and Boatswain’s Beach turtle farm and Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, to name a few.
This Caribbean paradise offers a plethora of possibilities for nature enthusiasts and eco-tourists to explore an assortment of spectacular natural treasures, escorted by native guides who give a lot of expertise and insight.
Hiking trails, caverns, wildlife preserves, and botanical gardens abound on land, while shipwrecks and reefs provide divers and snorkelers with many underwater delights.
Stingray City
A collection of sandbars in Grand Cayman’s North Sound nestle barely within a coral reef, protecting the wave break and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with Southern Atlantic Stingrays. Take time on these guided tours of Stingray City to engage with and feed these amiable creatures captivated by human interaction and have become accustomed to swimming in shallow water with people. They welcome the attention and genuinely like being petted as they poke and sweep guests in their natural surroundings, tamed by nutritious fish snacks on sale.
Starfish Point
Starfish Point stands true to its name when it comes to another incredible marine experience. The tiny, attractive beach overlooks West Bay and is endowed with shallow waves and white sands, which support colonies of vivid orange Pincushion Starfish in their native environment. These endangered organisms can be handled cautiously but should not be taken out of the water; nonetheless, the sea stars will cheerfully pose for plenty of photos in the clear water.
Bio Bay
Experience the magnificent natural wonder of Bio Bay on a guided kayak adventure from Rum Point. Enjoy a glow-in-the-dark excursion in the balmy Caribbean seas teeming with ‘Pyrodinium Bahamanse,’ bio-luminescent phytoplankton, under the starry night sky. When disturbed, the high densities of small microscopic plants floating in the water cause a chemical reaction, resulting in a mesmerizing show of light. Snorkelling is the most exemplary method to see individual plankton bouncing off swimmers in brilliant sparks for a truly immersive experience. The optimal time to explore for an excellent bioluminescent excursion with plenty of glow is determined by moon phases.
Mangroves at Camana Bay
Discover a vast array of plants and animals on a leisurely evening kayak tour through the Camana Bay red mangroves. This complex water-based environment is home to iguanas, parrots, crabs, snails, and a variety of fish and bug species, as well as octopi, starfish, sea horses, jellyfish, and sea anemones. Nature enthusiasts may learn a lot about local species and the critical function these gorgeous woodlands play in the overall ecology, may find tree crabs and upside-down jellyfish.
Should not underestimate the plethora of interactive experiences available within the natural beauty of the Cayman Islands.
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