Passenger Picks "Best of Cayman"

What Is a Bioluminescent Bay? (Also called a Bio Bay) Bioluminescent bays are made of dinoflagellates that live in the bay. When the water is moved in any way, the dinoflagellates glow. You can run your hand through the water or see fish swimming by the blue glow that is created. It is amazing! Experience the magic of Bioluminescence One of the most magical things you can experience is seeing the glow of  Bioluminescence. Bioluminescence  is the creation of light through a biological process.  In the ocean there are literally thousands of animals that have the ability to  glow in the dark for a  variety of reasons. There are 3 vari eties of bioluminescent  creatures that live near shore  in Caribbean waters,  and are commonly seen.  With right conditions  the concentrations  of these organisms is off the charts.  Producing a one-of-a-kind visual experience There is a small protected bay that is ...

Stingray City World Famous Stingray City This excursion has been voted the number one must do activity on the island! This extraordinary 12 foot dive site and adjacent sandbar with loads of Interaction with the marvelous stingrays is amazing! In as little as two to six feet of water, everyone, with or without snorkel gear, can feed and touch the friendly Southern Atlantic stingrays. Always book for the afternoon to avoid the morning cruise ship crowds. There are many stingray excursions out there, the following have been the most named by passengers: Stingray City in Grand Cayman is the most popular location visited for the exception of our beautiful beaches. Grand Cayman actually offers two distinctly diverse Stingray Cities, a largely unknown fact to the majority of future visitors to Grand Cayman. This article will help you decide which Stingray City is right for you, the Stingray City Sandbar or The Valley of the Rays, the Real Sting...

Top Healthy Choice and Vegan Favorites  Agua www.agua.ky Map 2012 Taste Of Cayman winner!   Many Passengers are pleased by te variety of menu's offered they include a full menu for Vegans,Vegetarians and Gluten free. (345) 949 2482 Check out Agua Restaurant & Lounge, a recent Passenger Pick of the Month. Island Naturals Cafe www.islandnaturalscafe.com My Passengers love Island Naturals Café, a wonderful vegan and vegetarian eatery designed to meet the needs of today's health conscious vacationers. This café was created from a passion for fresh food, healthy eating and the environment. Their menu aims to please all palates and includes gluten free options. With Island Naturals Café, you can expect seasonal updates of hearty dishes and homemade beverages, including made-to-order smoothies, fresh juices and fruity iced teas. As healthy lifestyle enthusiasts, they offer a wide variety of sustainably grown, non-GMO, organic, raw super...

Top Ten Dining Experiences in Grand Cayman Agua www.agua.ky Map 2012 Taste Of Cayman winner!   The combination of a unique and truly international menu, a casually elegant setting and attentive service has made Agua a firm favorite among many passengers. A team of chefs hailing from all corners of the globe - Peru, Italy, Austria, India, Malaysia, Mexico and Spain - have worked together to create a diverse menu with an emphasis on the freshest of seafood. Passengers rave about the different ceviches – available by the spoonful for those who can’t settle on just one Agua is well known for its exceptionally fresh seafood and they certainly do not skimp on this or for their famous brunch featuring such items as shrimp, calamari, smoked salmon; you take your pick. Here is just a sample of what Agua does best; spicy beef, fish Cayman style, luscious lasagna, Beef Wellington wrapped in flaky pastry and the ubiquitous golden paella, served with all the traditional ingre...

A Few Top Dive Sites According to Frequent Divers of the Island USS Kittiwake: The latest addition to Cayman's collection of wrecks, this is a former U.S. Navy submarine rescue vessel that was sunk in 2011. It took the Cayman Islands Tourism Association and their point person, Nancy Easterbrook, eight years to apply for and receive the donation of the vessel from the Navy, clean it of military gear and hazardous waste, and pass both U.S. and Cayman Islands environmental tests. The effort was well worth it. The 251-foot ship is sitting upright on a sandy bottom just 64 feet deep, meaning her smokestack is only a dozen feet below the surface. In preparing the wreck, care was taken to make much of the ship accessible to divers. Unlike accidental wrecks, hanging wires, bulkhead doors and other things that can snare or trap divers have been removed. Also, because the Kittiwake is in a marine preserve, there's none of the dangerous mono filament fishing line that decor...

Top Ocean Front Bar&Grills Calico Jacks Map Calico Jacks is a busy beach bar with beautiful sunsets, great events, delicious local dishes and entertaining staff. They host an Open Mic Jam every Tuesday night where people are encouraged to bring their instruments and get up and join in the fun. Saturdays are Jackpot Saturdays at Calico Jacks where a DJ spins funky, progressive house on the beach - Calico Jacks is THE place to be on a Saturday night. Every Full Moon also sees a big party on the beach at Calicos so if you happen to be on island during a Full Moon this is definitely worth a stop in to check out. Call 1 345 945 7850 or email sianwales@gmail.com for more details. Opening hours 9am - 1am Monday to Friday, 9am - 12am Saturday and 11am - 12am Sunday. Tiki Beach Bar and Grill (Seven Mile Beach) www.tikibeachcayman.net Map Coupon What makes this a passenger favorite is Tiki Beach is set up for adults who want to enjoy a nice casual lunch experience at t...

Best Cayman Brunches Luca www.luca.ky Luca has been gaining popularity of being the very best brunch on the island! With uninterrupted, breath taking views of the beach and the Caribbean Sea, Luca’s location on Seven Mile Beach is unrivalled. Great variety on their brunch menu. Everything is made fresh daily in Luca’s kitchens, from breads to pastas to desserts. Passengers have voted it their top choice for Sunday brunch! (345) 623 4550 Agua www.agua.ky Map    Passengers love how very fresh all Sunday brunch items are. This is a seafood Brunch of your dreams. The cold buffet is loaded with seafood, several cold appetizers such as their famous fresh ceviches and tiraditos featuring such items as shrimp, calamari, smoked salmon…take your pick! Do not leave the island without out trying their famous Tuna Tartare! Their hot buffet has something for everyone, choice of champagne or Bloody Mary’s. Brunch from 11.30 am to 3pm with all you can eat crudi...