East End Caymans For Thanksgiving 2013 - Nov 23rd to 30th

Welcome to Thanksgiving 2013 at Compass Point Dive Resort...November 23rd to November 30th

Kick back, relax and unwind and escape the hustle and bustle this dive trip. Located on the East End of Grand Cayman offering a secluded tranquil setting but with adventure right on your doorstep for the ultimate dive vacation.

The East End of Grand Cayman offers world class scuba diving, being renowned for pristine reefs and breathtaking wall diving, coupled with custom-built dive boats awaiting at the end of the dock, just a step away from your room, and award winning dive staff, brought to by onsite operators Ocean Frontiers. Offering Freedom, Safety and Adventure with full "Dive Valet" service, making gear storing, handling, rinsing and set up hassle free. Enjoy a dive service style you have never experienced before..."THE GREEN SHORT SERVICE".

On land relax on the beach or in a hammock, have a BBQ or enjoy the view of the crystal blue Caribbean Sea from your own private balcony. This is the perfect place to get away from it all and enjoy your vacation.

If you are feeling active, there are plenty of exhilarating adventures waiting for you to try. Complimentary use of bicycles and kayaks are available to our guests. If that's not enough how about Kiteboarding! Kitehouse Kiteboarding school brings world class kiteboarding to the East End of Grand Cayman. Kiteboarding and paddleboarding lessons are available.

LAID BACK LUXURY....
Located on the untouched, pristine East End of the Island. Situated approximately 21 miles East from Grand Cayman's international airport and approximately 1 mile past the sleepy village of East End.

Compass Point Dive Resort Compromises of 28 luxurious one, two and three bedroom oceanfront and poolside condominiums, each with their own private patio or balcony. Each condominium is beautifully appointed with stylish island décor and fully equipped with all of the comforts of home.

The Rooms

One Bedroom Ocean Front Condominium – 690 sq.ft.

Full one bedroom condo with private bedroom with Queen size bed, full bathroom, living room and fully equipped kitchen. In the living room area there is a large entertainment center. Also has a private balcony or patio.

Two - Bedroom Ocean Front Condominium – 1150 sq. ft.

Full two-bedroom condo, each bedroom with Queen size bed, two bathrooms, living room and fully equipped kitchen. In the living room area there is a large entertainment center, which stows 2 full size twin beds that can pull down out of the unit, therefore having the flexibility to sleep either 4 or 6 people. Also has a private balcony or patio.

The Facilities

Our many resort facilities and amenities include:

Dedicated dive resort
Sun loungers and shades
Free WIFI High Speed Internet access
HD Cable TV service
BBQ pits (Charcoal & Propane) and picnic tables
2 Fresh water Swimming Pools
Jacuzzi Hot Tub
Dive boats departing on site from your dock twice daily
Small and personal resort
Kayaks and bicycles (free of charge)
Private Dock
Ocean Frontiers Dive Shop onsite
Kitehouse Kiteboarding school onsite
Guest dive equipment storage facility (by the dock)

THE DIVING

From Phillipe Cousteau to David Doubliet, just about every diver who has experienced diving here has stated that Cayman’s East End is one of the Caribbean’s premier dive spots. Offering, pristine reefs, breathtaking wall dives, excellent visibility and incredible diving.

The Cayman Islands have strict marine conservation laws to protect the underwater environment. Many of the 55 dive sites are within a short boat ride, including the legendary Jack McKenny’s Canyons – one of East End’s famous dive sites.

Here, coral and canyons and sand chutes lead you thorough into pristine deep blue waters of the outer reef before plunging to 6,000ft. These exhilarating walls are covered with brightly hued sponges, corals and sea fans. The 80 -86 of water is second to none when it comes to clarity and it is said that more underwater photographs are taken in the Cayman Islands than in all other Caribbean destinations.

The Caymans’ trademark turtles are common sight and eagle rays, angelfish, reef sharks and grouper count among the 500 species of fish that have been documented here.

The onsite dive operator - Ocean Frontiers is delighted to introduce you to the spectacular diving of the East End and to ensure they you have a safe and enjoyable dive experience. The Dive Shop offers comprehensive training, a retail store, fresh water rinsing tanks and a dive gear storage area

THE BOATS

As a guest you will enjoy rolling out of bed and onto to the dive boat to dive from one or maybe all of the custom designed dive boats.

Nauti Cat
Ocean Hawk
Eastern Skies
Top Cat

The boats are well equipped and furnished to meet your diving needs. Each boat has a fresh water shower, rinse tank and a separate rinse tank for cameras, a camera table, drinking water, lemonade and Orange slices and fresh towels. There is a marine head on every boat.

THE SCHEDULE

Two Tank (Wall/Reef) boat trips are scheduled every morning and every afternoon, seven days a week. Night dives are scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday night. Stingray city trips are scheduled every Friday afternoon and there is also a Three Tank Safari dive trip every Wednesday.

Dive sites are chosen by the Captain every trip and are not decided until that day. There are several factors that influence their choice; wind, current and visibility. We will also check which sites have already been visited this dive trip so as not to repeat those.

About Cayman

A Scuba Divers Dream

In the 500 years since Christopher Columbus was blown off course en route to Hispaniola and landed on The Cayman Islands, this beautiful setting has changed dramatically in some ways, and not at all in others. No longer inhabited solely by turtles, large lizards and other wildlife, the Caymans have nonetheless retained much of their native beauty.

History

Christopher Columbus discovered the Cayman Islands in 1503. He named the islands Las Tortugas because of the abundance of turtles that inhabited the nearby waters. By 1530, the islands were being called the "Caymanas", which derived from a Carib Indian name for crocodiles, who were known to be abundant around Cayman Island beaches at the time.

Culture

Residents of The Caymans enjoy the highest standard of living in the Caribbean. As you'll discover on your Cayman Island vacation, instead of casinos, fevered nightlife, and crime, Caymanians live in a stable community where education is highly valued, and readily available. Generations of Caymanians have passed down music, folklore, rich customs and even a lilting "sing-song" dialect that survives today.

Geography

The Cayman Islands consists of three islands, with Grand Cayman being the largest, and most developed. The two Sister Islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, lie approximately 89 miles east-northeast of Grand Cayman and are separated from each other by a channel about seven miles wide.

The beauty of Cayman Islands above and below the waves, the sunny climate and friendly people make these islands a natural dive vacation destination.