The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism (CIDoT) is delighted to announce a new partnership agreement between the Cayman Islands, one of the world's leading dive destinations and the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC), the UK’s leading dive club and the sport’s national governing body.
As one of the world’s leading dive destinations for all levels of diver from beginners and families to advanced and technical divers, the Cayman Islands offers a huge diversity of snorkel and dive activities, with a broad range of dive lodges, liveaboards and in excess of 300 dive sites across all three islands - Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. The superior quality and visibility of the water surrounding the Cayman Islands is undisputed, with underwater visibility up to 30 metres and year-round water temperatures of around 26C.
BSAC, with its proactive marketing campaigns and its regular communication with members, offers CIDoT an invaluable opportunity to access dive enthusiasts who may be new to the Cayman Islands, as well as making existing fans of the destination aware of the latest developments in the dive community on Cayman. Don McDougall, regional manager for the Cayman Islands, Europe says: “Diving is one of the most important sources of international visitation for the Cayman Islands. With 2010 being a landmark year for Cayman, as we await the imminent sinking of the USS Kittiwake to form an artificial reef, coupled with the most recent opening of new eco-dive resort Lighthouse Point, this new partnership agreement is most timely. I am very confident that we will be able to work together to great mutual benefit. We are aware that many divers communicate through the BSAC forum and rely on the organisation to source inspiration and ideas for their next dive holiday.”
BSAC Chief Executive Mary Tetley welcomed the Cayman Islands as an exciting partnership for BSAC and its members. “BSAC members are constantly looking for new and inspiring places to dive and snorkel and our partnership with Caymans will really open up this beautiful and diverse dive destination to so many more of our members. We look forward to building our relationship and showcase just how easy it is to learn and go diving and snorkelling in the Cayman Islands.”
The CIDoT will be partnering with BSAC on dive events, promotions, newsletter and website communications, as well as widening its channels of distribution through the many tour operator partners that currently work with BSAC. In return, the Cayman Islands gives BSAC members the opportunity to discover and experience some of the most thrilling snorkel and dive experiences in the world, such as Stingray City, Bloody Bay Wall, and the ‘Dive with a Researcher’ programme at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute on Little Cayman.