Passenger Picks "Best of Cayman"

Tarpon Feeding Frenzie My friends the tarpons start out at Rackams they wait all day to receive several snacks from island guests. They know if they hang out  long enough they will get fed! They are very smart fish they wait and watch with those big bug eyes. They are often mistaken as sharks their size is quite intimidating.   At Rackams you can snorkel off their ladder during the day to enjoy the wreck of the Cali, or swim with the tarpons, stay for an incredible sunset, then watch or participate in the feeding of the tarpon, every night at 7:30.  Rackam’s is literally built right on the iron shore, jutting into the sea, so you can’t get any closer to being on the water, and can’t beat the views. It’s the place where you sit at the bar with a dive master on one side and an accountant on the other, all enjoying the same thing... world famous fish and chips, ice cold beers, signature cocktails. And yes make friends with the silver tarpons. But don't s...

Best Ice Cream/Pastries Gelato & Co. Cremeria Italiana Facebook Passengers are raving about Gelato & Co! On The Crescent at Camana Bay, Gelato & Co. Cremeria Italiana offers visitors a taste of "la dolce vita" (the good life) with authentic, homemade Italian ice creams, pastries and cakes. For incredible flavor and freshness, Gelato & Co. whips up new, fresh, sweet treats every day using only the highest quality ingredients. No preservatives, no colorants, no artificial flavorings. Not now not ever. Typical and traditional recipes of Italy. The dairy flavors content less fat and the sorbets are completely fat free, dairy free and full of fruits. Get ready to taste the difference for yourself! You'll find the taste to be simply amazing! Hours: Mon-Sat 1-9:30pm, Sun 3-9:30pm. (345).324-4359 Bread And Chocolate www.cafe.ky  My Vegan and health food conscious passengers love the new Bread and Chocolate...

Cayman Live Music Beach House: Located at the Westin has nightly music! Casanova : Amazing harpist Eugenio Leon Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 p.m. He occasionally stops by on other evenings as well. Deckers: The famous Cayman High-Tide full band every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night. George Town Yacht Club: The famous Cayman High-Tide full band every Tuesday evening, the same night as their curry buffet. Grand Old House: Music Every Night! Kaibo Tuesday Night BBQ: Bona Fide performs live from 6 to 9 pm. Cayman Private Charters sails right out of Camana Bay every Tuesday night to take you on a relaxing voyage to Kaibo then bring you back after BBQ. Make sure you make reservations, (345) 926-2722. http://caymanprivatecharters.com   or go direct  www.kaibo.ky   (345) 947-9975 Ortanique: Wonderful Sunday Brunch 12pm to 4pm. They also have a Spanish guitarist playing at brunch. So nice when sitting on the patio e...

Silversides A Cayman Wonder . Tarpons, jacks and groupers soon await a feast with the return of thousands of silvery fish showing up in coastal waters each year between June and August: the silversides. During the daytime, they rest in big schools inside of caverns, swim-throughs, grottoes and wrecks. Their massive schooling behavior makes the little fishes less vulnerable — as their continuous movement could give any lurking creature a headache. Divers love to plan their Cayman diving trips around the arrival of these tiny fish. They are even showing up in the USS Kittiwake as we speak! Not only predators rejoice in their arrival but local dive operators tend to jump for joy! Cayman diving is always spectacular, but the silversides are pure magic. To be able to show this sight to underwater lovers gives a lot of fulfillment and happy faces all over. For lucky residents like me, who are also avid divers and underwater photographers, the first messages about silverside...

Passenger Pick of the Month Ortanique To  learn more about the story behind Ortanique, so recently we caught up with executive chef Cindy Hutson and co-owner Delius Shirley. Overlooking Camana Bay's harbor on The Crescent, Ortanique prides itself with its mouthwatering menu and in taking local ingredients to the next level.  As this month's Passenger Pick of the Month, we wanted to learn more?  PP :  Cindy, where did you cut your culinary teeth? CH:   I am basically self-taught, and developed a passion for cooking  at the age of nine.  I was inspired by the t.v. culinary genius of the "Galloping Gourmet" and "Chef Tell", and would emulate their creations on Saturday afternoons.   In my early teen years, I was exposed to Italian and Portuguese cuisine through my best friend's father, a successful restaurateur from New Jersey.   PP:  Interesting!  When did you and Delius Shirley meet? CH: ...