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Family Adventures
Bringing the kids along on vacation might seem like an adventure
in itself, but in the Cayman Islands it's an easy task. The island
has many family-friendly accommodations (there are twice as
many condominiums as hotels on Grand Cayman) that make children wel-
come. Condominium units generally accommodate four to eight people
and usually include televisions with VCRs as well as full kitchens - to cut
back on dining costs and to satisfy picky eaters. The low crime rate in the
Cayman Islands also makes this a top destination for families.
Attractions & Activities
CAYMAN TURTLE FARM
, West Bay: Children of all ages delight in the
tiny newborn turtles and the massive breeders. Kids enjoy picking up tur-
tles in the special tanks (bring along the camera for this excursion) and
school-age children find the trip an education.
SCUBA RESORT COURSES:
Children can take a resort course from one
of the many operators. The course begins in a swimming pool and is fol-
lowed by a shallow-water dive.
SASY:
Thanks to a new program operated by Red Sail Sports, children as
young as four can now have a taste of scuba diving. SASY, or Supplied Air
Snorkeling for Youths, is a scuba unit customized for young bodies. De-
veloped in the Cayman Islands by Captain Wayne Hasson, a father of two
young children, the unit combines a regulator so young divers can breath
from a continuous air supply and a buoyancy compensator to keep them
floating safely near the surface. Units are available for use at Red Sail
Sports (www.redsail.com) locations at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman,
Westin Casuarina Resort and Marriott Grand Cayman.
“Grand Cayman is the perfect place for kids to learn to use SASY,” explains
Red Sail Sports Operations Manager Rod McDowell. “The waters here are
clear and calm, and there's a lot for them to see. Parents can now take their
children along on a dive boat, and together the whole family can explore
our underwater world.”
GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT RIDE:
Families with children of all ages enjoy
the Seaworld
Explorer
, a semi-submersible that gives you a peek into the
undersea world.
ATLANTIS SUBMARINE
, George Town: Submerging up to a depth of
100 feet, this submarine is good for children but not recommended for
those who might be prone to tantrums or fits in enclosed situations (there's
no taking unruly kids out of this attraction).
PIRATE SHIP
, George Town: Yo ho ho! The kids will love a two-hour
cruise aboard the
Jolly Roger
, a replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon.
