rebreather Diving

Overview

Grand Cayman offeres some of the most beautiful wall diving in the Caribbean and it is only two and a half hours from Houston. We will be staying in the Coconut Bay Condominiums which lets us dive Hepps wall just off of the beach and is a short drive to the dock for jumping on a boat.

What is the diving like?

Grand Cayman has a double wall system surrounding the island. The reef slops down to the mini-wall which starts at about 45 feet and runs down to the sand at about 70 feet. Once you hit the sand it is a short swim out to the main wall which runs down to 3000+ feet. For technical divers there is a beautiful sponge belt that runs around the island from about 180′ to 240′. Decompression can be nice since you can just swim up the walls to the shallows and the 15′ stop is on hard pan with lots of small creatures.

How does the diving work?

Generally we make one long dive in the morning and one long dive in the afternoon. You are welcome to do more diving if you would like. However, Grand Cayman does not permit solo diving so you will need a buddy.

Where are we staying?

We will be staying at the Coconut Bay Condominiums. We share each unit with 4-6 people. These are fully equipped condominiums so you can cook your meals or dive out. We will also be renting vehicles which we divide by 4 people. If you would like your own vehicle, let Dive Mom know.

What about technical equipment and rebreather supplies?

We are diving with Indepth Watersports and they have a complete stock of CCR cylinders, bailout cylinders, twins as well as single cylinders. They operate a full gas blending station offering oxygen, nitrox and trimix fills. They also stock 812 sorb.

What does the package include?

Unlike amny of our other trips, this is more of an a-la-cart destination. Your package includes a bed in a shared condo and shore diving. There are some boat dives scheduled. However, for technical divers, you will be paying separately for cylinder rentals, breathing gasses, consumables and extra diving.

Eric Keibler will lead the group. This is a Technical Diving Location.

May I dive my rebreather?

This is a rebreather friendly trip and using rebreathers is encouraged.  There will be an additional charge for rebreather cylinders, oxygen fills, helium and sorb.  Rebreather divers need to notify us as soon as possible to make sure the dive operator has the sorb, cylinders and gas ready for us.

What is not included?

airfare, marine park fee, hotels in transit, tips for local dive staff, sorb, rebreather cylinder rentals, decompression gasses, nitrox, meals and drinks, and shopping.

COVID Information

The traveler must be free from COVID before departure. A Covid test is required before departure (with in 5 days prior) and a test is required to return to the United States. These requirements are subject to change

The Fine Print…

Please see the Terms & Conditions page for a listing of our travel policies. All prices are subject to change until booked and ticketed. All moneys are due in full on deposit even if not paid in full and some penalties may ably for cancellations based on the operators policies and group penalties.  As with most small island properties and vessels, cancellations are more of an issue so they have limited ability to fill unused spaces.  We highly recommend trip insurance to help avoid any unnecessary problems.  No refunds for missed flights or changes in plans. Trip insurance and diving insurance can be found at http://oceanicventures.net/travel-insurance/.  Both Dive Assure/DAN and Travel Guard have a family plan.  Diving Accident and Medical Insurance is required. Vessel and OVI travel releases are required.  Please plan to bring a copy of your logbook, c-card, and diving insurance.  

Passport must have a minimum of 6 months validity prior to passport expiration.  No refunds for missed flights or boats.

Note: All guests spaces are reserved upon deposit.  But unless a minimum number of guest sign up for the trip by the deadline dates, an Oceanic Ventures trip leader will not be attending.