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I am hoping to visit Grand Cayman in the summer and am interested in boating and diving. Can you boat and snorkle in the North Sound with your own boat or is it not recommended, are there dive or snorkel sites there or is it just better to rent a house on the south side?
My main question is if it is better to rent a house on the north side or south side.
Kate
Apart from the inside of the reef , Coral Gardens and Stingray City, there aren't many recognised snorkeling spots in the North Sound.
There are a few snorkel sites along South Sound and on the North Side, but most are along Seven Mile Beach or around George Town Harbour.
The North Side is a lot quieter; you will definitely need a car as you will be further away from all of the shops/restaurants/ etc. There are relatively few houses to rent on teh South Side of the island.
Check my website for information on snorkeling (under the trip reports) and links to accommodation.
Regards
Robert
http://www.gotocayman.com
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Robert Clark
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As I have relatives on the island that I visit regularly, I have good knowledge of the island from both a tourist and a residents point of view.
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My Cayman FAQ includes information on the following topics:
Weather/Hurricane information,
Immigration entry requirements,
Customs regulations,
Employment/jobs/residency in Cayman,
Getting married in Cayman,
Importing food into Cayman,
Golf,
Legal age to...,
Bringing cats and dogs into Cayman,
Internet access,
Car rental,
Public transport,
Electricity/Water/Telephone systems,
Nightlife,
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and Cayman for Cruise Ship passengers
If you can't find your answer there, please feel free to e-mail me your question at robertsclark@yahoo.com
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