Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
by vacationers.
Rebecca's Cave
, east of Divi Tiara Hotel, is marked with
signs. It is the best-known of the island's caves, and is named for a young
child who died here during the Great Hurricane of 1932. Skull Cave, Pe-
ter's Cave, Bat Cave, and Great Cave present other challenges, some re-
quiring steep climbs.
Without a doubt, undersea life is one of the island's biggest draws. One at-
traction is a Russian frigate deliberately sunk in September 1996. Re-
named the
MV
Captain Keith Tibbets
, this 330-foot freighter was built
for use by the Cuban navy. It lies approximately 200 yards offshore north-
west of Cayman Brac. The bow rests in about 90 feet of water; the stern is
just 40 feet below the surface. The sinking of the vessel was recorded by
Jean-Michel Cousteau Productions in
Destroyer at Peace
, a documentary
film. Although day-trippers cannot dive because of the return flight, sev-
eral dive operators offer
snorkel trips
; check with
Brac Aquatics
(
800-661-DIVE or 345-
948-1553) and
Reef Divers Brac Reef Beach Resort
(
800-544-2722 or 345-948-1429),
Dive Tiara
,(
800-327-3835
or 345-948-1642, www.bracreef.com) for information.
Bonefishing
is another top draw for many Cayman Brac vacationers.
Guides lead anglers on half- and full-day excursions to seek bonefish in the
shallows; deep-sea fishing is another popular option and groups of up to
four can book a charter for a chance at a trophy catch. See the
Cayman
Brac
chapter for more information about activities on the Island.
There are several rental car agencies that have vehicles available by the
day, including
T&D Avis
(
345-948-2847 or 800-228-0668),
Brac Rent-
A-Car
(
345-948-1515),
B&S Motor Ventures Cycle and Car Rentals
(
345-948-1646, www.bandsmv.ky) and
Four D's Car Rental
(
345-
948-1599). Rental cars start about US $40 per day.
LITTLE CAYMAN
: Visitors find that the island is indeed petite, span-
ning only 11 miles in length and two miles at its widest point. Perfect for a
day-trip, the highlights of the isle can easily be seen in a day.
Little Cayman's chief draw is its eco-tourism: diving, fishing, and bird
watching. While flying in and out on the same day rules out diving,
snorkelers
will find numerous chances to take a peek at what lies be-
neath the water's surface. The most famous site is
Bloody Bay Wall
,on
the north side of the island. The wall is a short swim from shore and starts
at a depth of only 20 feet.
Birders
head to
Booby Pond Visitors Centre
. Operated by the Na-
tional Trust, this 1.2-acre brackish mangrove pond is the home of the Ca-
ribbean's largest breeding colony of red-footed boobies and a breeding
colony of magnificent frigate birds. Telescopes are available for use any
time.
Vehicles are available from
McLaughlin Rentals
(
345-948-1000, fax
345-948-1001, littlecay@candw.ky). Jeeps can be rented for US $52 per
day; SUV's are US $58 per day. A Cayman Islands driving permit (CI $7,
US $8.73, available at the agency) is also required. All vehicles come with
