Videos

Video – Blue Iguanas

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Videos of Grand Cayman Blue Iguanas at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.


Video – Cayman Islands National Museum

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

The Cayman Islands National Museum in George Town was severely damaged by Hurricane Ivan in 2004. It reopened at the end of 2008 after extensive restoration.


Video – National Trust for the Cayman Islands

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

This video explains the work of the National Trust for the Cayman Islands.

It manages a number of sites and attractions in Grand Cayman including:

• Fort George (George Town) – ruins of an 18th century fort
• Governor Michael Gore Bird Sanctuary – 2 acre site with freshwater pond and walkways, over a quarter of all bids species native to the Cayman Islands can be seen here
Mastic Trail – nature trail
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park – Caymanian flora
• Mission House (Bodden Town) – one of Grand Cayman’s oldest houses
• Old Savannah School House – example of a one-room schoolhouse, common in the first half of the 20th century


Video – Skate Cayman summer camp

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Skate Cayman is a summer camp being at Black Pearl in Grand Cayman, one of the world’s largest skate parks in the world.

The camp commenced on June 8 and will run until August 21 2009. Tutors include Shaun White plus other famous professional skateboarders.

The camp is open to children aged 4 to 18 (4 to 6 year olds must be accompanied by parents). Weekly and daily passes are available and all equipment and refreshments are included.

For more information visit the official website of the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism.

Here’s a video:


Video – moray eel attacks parrotfish

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Video of a spotted moral eel attacking a princess parrotfish. Shot near Turtle Reef, Grand Cayman.


Scooter dive at Lighthouse Point Dive Resort

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Video of a dive with an underwater scooter at Lighthouse Point Dive Resort, the home of Divetech.


Video – PADI Open Water Diver Course

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

This high definition video shows a young diver completing her PADI Open Water Diver Course with Tortuga Divers (Red Sail Sports).

The film, shot by Peter Foulds of Manta Films, includes great footage of Grand Cayman’s marine life including rays and sea turtles.


Video – wall dive with Tortuga Divers

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

This video shows a wall dive off the East End of Grand Cayman taken with Tortuga Divers.

Tortuga Divers are based at the Morritt’s Tortuga Club and Resort. They are part of Red Sail Sports, and offer diving, snorkelling and watersports.

The film was made by Peter Foulds of Manta Films.


Video – Atlantis submarine tour

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

This video shows the unique submarine tour offered by Atlantis Adventures.

Tours spend 45 minutes underwater and offer great views of the Cayman Islands National Marine Park.

Current prices are $99 for adults (18 and older), $79 for teens (13 – 17 years), and $59 for children (3 – 12 year).

The tours operate Monday to Saturday, departing from George Town (opposite the Hard Rock Café).


Excellent HD diving video – watch!

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

This excellent high definition video shows the wide variety of marine life that can be seen while diving in Grand Cayman.

The footage includes a shark, sea turtle, spotted eagle ray, and the stingrays at Stingray City. The colours and quality are fabulous.