GRAND CAYMAN

NOVEMBER 4 - 11, 2023


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Pricing and availability are subject to change.


Total package price starting at $2100 pp

This package includes airport transfers, hotel accommodation, unlimited shore diving, 7 boat dives , daily breakfast ... and more!


THIS TRIP IS GREAT FOR divers of all experience levels!

Newer divers will enjoy the clear and calm waters as well as the extra attention provided with
guided dives every time.


Sunset House

November 4 - 11

Everything you dreamed of for a Caribbean Dive Vacation is here. Sunset House offers many amenities for the diving and snorkeling enthusiast. With a variety of rooms, a quiet cruise-ship-free location on a rocky shoreline renowned for its shore diving, and only a 15 minute walk from George Town, the highly-recommended Sunset House is sure to please the most avid diver or holidaymaker. An ocean pool with direct ladder access to the Caribbean provides all of the water based activities most snorkelers and divers could ask for.

Set on a coastal road about 3/4 miles (1.2km) south of George Town, Sunset House is well positioned to enjoy the beautiful Caribbean sea with the freedom to explore the island. Sunset House is 100% smoke free in all rooms.​

Sunset House is an intimate, boutique “scuba diving friendly”, family owned hotel with only 36 rooms. Visitors to Grand Cayman come to Sunset House to escape the world for a while, soak up the sun, sit by the pool, make unforgettable dives and enjoy fantastic food at My Bar & Sea Harvest restaurant overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Free Wifi is available throughout the resort.  ​


Scuba Diving

At Sunset Divers there are numerous snorkel and scuba diving sites accessible by boat or straight from shore, Sunset House is the ideal setting to explore or learn to explore the underwater realm. Whether you choose to snorkel or dive from our legendary reef just off shore, seek a thrill filled wreck dive, an amazing wall dive, or want to learn how to dive, Grand Cayman and Sunset Divers has a dive site for you.

Indulge yourself in the clearest water and surround yourself with the ocean wildlife.

This SCUBA part includes 5 days of 2 tank morning boat dives, 2 afternoon 1 tank boat dives and unlimited shore diving.

Not certified yet?
You've got time!

Aquatic Adventures Ohio has classes going year-round. Open water season in Ohio runs May through October. Now is the perfect time to complete your certification in Ohio so you can enjoy the most diving that Grand Cayman has to offer!
Click the link below for more information!




November 4:
Arrival Grand Cayman

Today you will arrive in Grand Cayman. Here you will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel.

The rest of the afternoon is free to spend at leisure.


November 5 - 10

During these days you will have the opportunity to dive as much as you want. Included in the itinerary are:

- 5 days of 2 tank morning boat dives

- 2 afternoon 1 tank boat dives

- Unlimited shore diving


Please note: All dive sites below are examples of the dives you may be doing during your trip. The local dive operator will take into account best sites based on the weather and other factors.

Shore Diving at Sunset House Reef

Sunset House has something on Grand Cayman that most dive operators do not have.  That something is their very own house reef, with world class shore diving. 

When you return from the morning two tank boat trip, enjoy lunch (alcoholic free of course) and jump straight back into the Caribbean waters.  Dawn, afternoon, and night dives, the choice is yours

The experienced dive team will brief you on the house reef, ensuring to point out all the highlights including the mermaid and the wreck of the Nicholson. 

Once you're in the water you will immediately see why it is one of the best around.  The water is 80 degrees all year long. Just 20 yards from the pool and bar you can giant stride into the ocean. 

The resorts reef has resident turtles, eels, nurse sharks and even a manta has been seen on occasion.  

The Mermaid - Amphitrite 

For century's seamen have been telling tales of elusive mermaids of the sea, now many years later the folktales have come true with the placement of 'Amphitrite', a stunning 9 foot bronze mermaid statue, off the shore of the Resort.  The mermaid, commissioned by the resort serves as a popular attraction for divers & snorkeler.

Amphitrite rests in approximately 50 feet of water making her accessible to both the diver and snorkeler. 

Amphitrite (am fi tri te), Siren of Sunset House is the official name of the mermaid, referring to Poseidon's wife.

Boat dives

With an abundance of experience, the highly professional instructors offer daily morning two tank dive trips from their custom built dive boats.  A choice of dive sites are accessible by boat minutes from the resort.  The morning trips start with an amazing wall dive followed by a beautiful shallow reef.  The boat trips have all the amenities you would expect - towels, fruit, water & camera rinse tank and lots of personal and professional service.  The boat will be crewed by 2 or 3 of their experienced instructors.​

The morning trips depart from 8.00am each day and with their unique location on Grand Cayman they have the ability to dive where the seas are calm. 


November 11:
Departure

Today is time to say goodbye (for now).
After breakfast you will transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Safe travels home, and we can’t wait to see you on our next trip!


 

TRAVEL DETAILS

TRANSPORT:

ARRIVAL Transfer
November 4

DEPARTURE Transfer
November 11

HOTEL:

Grand Cayman
November 4 - 11

Sunset House


Dive Insurance

Aquatic Adventures of Ohio requires all divers to have some level of dive insurance to travel on all trips. At minimum, you must have hyperbaric recompression chamber coverage- this may be covered by your current insurance, but if not… you’ll need supplemental dive accident insurance.

NOTE: A DAN membership is separate from DAN insurance.

If you don’t have dive insurance yet, check out the link below for plan options.


Proof of dive insurance will be required prior to departure. If no dive insurance has been purchased/proof provided, AAO reserves the right to cancel your reservation without refund.


REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE TYPE CAREFULLY! INACCURATE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN TRAVEL DELAYS AND/OR CHANGE FEES.

(Please submit one registration form per household -max 2 people per registration form)


F.A.Q.

WHAT TIME IS THE CHECK IN AT THE hotel?

Check in at your resort will not be until 3pm at the earliest.

  • If you arrive early, or your room is not yet ready for you to check in when you arrive, you may be able to leave your bags with the front desk and they will keep them securely held behind the desk while explore the property, eat, relax at the beach or get in a snorkel or SCUBA dive until your room is ready.

What if I need a roommate? 

If you would like to have a roommate but don't not have one identified yet, then we will initially only charge the double occupancy rate. Aquatic Adventures Ohio will work to find you a roommate; however, if a roommate cannot be found then you are responsible for paying the single occupancy rate.

IS BREAKFAST INCLUDED?

Yes!

Daily breakfast in the hotel is included.

Do I have to be certified to go SCUBA diving?

Yes, an Open Water Certification is required to go SCUBA diving.

If you haven’t gotten certified yet, you don’t know what you’re missing!
You can do your classroom work before your trip and then do your checkout dives on vacation!

Can I go diving just a few times? Or do I have to dive every day?

The first rule of diving (well, one of the first rules) is to call a dive if you aren’t comfortable. This means that if you have signed up to go diving one day and you don’t feel comfortable, please don’t get in the water.
That said, this is a personal choice and not one that will result in a refund of money.

If you want to go diving, but don’t want to participate in the active dive schedule we have included, we can arrange a separate dive for you, as often as you’d like!
The great thing about this resort, is that they have a house reef! So you don’t have to go far to get some great diving in.

Can I dive more often than what is listed in the itinerary?

Yes!
You will have unlimited shore diving available to you.

What are the water temps in grand cayman in november?

November is a great month to scuba dive or snorkel in Grand Cayman. With water reaching 85°F at most and 84°F on average, spending time in the water is very pleasant.

A 3mm “shorty” wetsuit is recommended except for rainy days and multiple diving a 3mm "full wetsuit" would be better.

(the local dive shop will have wetsuits available; however, if you prefer to try them on in advance, Aquatic Adventures can assist you with a rental or purchase of a new wetsuit!)


Can I pay by Zelle?

No.. The dive shop does not accept Zelle. You can make your payment by credit card which includes a 3% processing fee.

Can I pay by check?

Yes!

If you would like to avoid the 3% processing fee, you may pay by check. You can drop this off at the front desk of the dive shop or by mailing this directly to the dive shop.


Pricing details

price Per Person: 

DIVER RATES

$2,100 (double occupancy)
$2,875 (single occupancy)

Snorkel only rates:

$1,495 (double occupancy)

*All pricing & availability is subject to change until completed through the booking process. If your vacation package includes airfare, baggage fees may be an additional cost. For international travel, a passport book is required. Most locations require at least 6 months before expiration on your passport, as well as 2 blank visa pages. Please make sure to have the correct and updated documents if applicable. If you have a criminal background, you are responsible for knowing the travel restrictions pertaining to the offense.

Payments can be made by a credit card which includes a 3% processing fee or by check dropped off to the front desk of the dive shop or mailed directly to the shop.

INCLUDED IN THE QUOTE

  • Ground Transportation

    • Arrival and Departure from the airport to the hotel

  • Hotel accommodation

  • All diving included in itinerary above

    • 5 days of 2 tank morning boat dives

    • 2 afternoon 1 tank boat dives

    • Unlimited shore diving

  • Daily breakfast in the hotel

  • Most taxes and fees

    • Deposits, Service fees and commissions (NON REFUNDABLE)

NOT INCLUDED

  • 3% processing fee per payment (if paying w/credit card)

  • Airfare

  • Local taxis

  • Most meals/beverages (unless included in the itinerary)

  • Rental dive gear

  • Nitrox

  • Gratuities

  • Optional Travel Insurance *DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING- PLEASE REVIEW THE DETAILS OF EACH PLAN THOROUGHLY

    The final price will be on your invoice, please note that the price below is an average price.

    • Worldwide Trip Protector EdgeBasic’ (average price of $113 pp)

      • Please Note: This plan does NOT include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.

    • Worldwide Trip Protector ‘Premium’ (average price of $154)

      • Please Note: Under certain conditions, covered reasons for some benefits of this plan include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.

    • Other insurance options are available, if you have questions or want more coverage options, please let us know at time of booking.

 

SUGGESTED PAYMENT SCHEDULE

There are three payment options available to you. 
*Payment schedule does not include insurance costs. Insurance is due with initial payment. 

Option 1: Full Payment
(Most affordable overall)
Full payment (plus insurance)- due upon receipt.

*Please keep in mind, a 3% processing fee will be charged at time of payment if paying with credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)

Option 2: Two Payments
One payment will be due immediately and the second payment will be due no later than 100 days prior to your trip.

(There will be a one time $50 fee per person, for this delayed payment option)
NOTE: Not all insurance policy will allow you to purchase coverage after the initial deposit. It is illegal to purchase insurance with the knowledge and intent that you will be changing or canceling your trip.)

*Please keep in mind, a 3% processing fee will be charged at time of payment if paying with credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)

TWO-PAYMENT PLAN:

(price per person)
Due now: $250 + Insurance (suggested)
90 days prior: Remainder due

 

Option 3: Monthly Payments
Payments will be split into the remaining months prior to your trip (ending at 100 days prior to departure)

(There will be a one time $50 fee per person, for this delayed payment option)
*Please keep in mind, a 3% processing fee may be charged at time of paymentif choosing to pay with a credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)

Split amount due into monthly payments.

  • The first payment must be a minimum of $250 + insurance (per person), due upon receipt.

  • The remaining payments will be divided by the months- with final payment due 100 days prior to your trip.

REGISTRATION 

  • A completed registration form (one per household -max 2 people per registration form)

    • If you have more than 2 people from the same household going on this trip, please fill out multiple forms, as the maximum per form is 2 people.

 

FINAL PAYMENT

  • Payments not received on time will result in reservation cancellation without refund.

  • Additional bookings after the final payment deadline may result in higher prices, less availability and additional administrative fees.

  • Fee amounts imposed are at the discretion of Zone Travel.

 

CANCELLATION

Cancellation in writing must be received by Zone Travel 60 days prior to departure for appropriate refund on the land tour cost minus the following fees:

  • Commissions and Travel insurance are non-refundable.

 


Travel Insurance

TRAVEL INSURANCE - AVAILABLE FOR ALL USA CITIZENS - DUE WITH INITIAL PAYMENT

Zone Travel LLC strongly suggests purchasing Trip Cancellation insurance. Be sure to check with your healthcare provider as most U.S. medical coverage will not cover you outside of the country.

Insurance costs are based on the total package cost, including air taxes and charges listed under "Included."

Approximate amounts can be given at time of reservation in order to purchase the appropriate amount of insurance.

EDGE PLAN:
(BASIC PROTECTION)

Extensive coverage for everyone; designed with families in mind.

  • Pre-existing Medical Conditions coverage if purchased within 14 days of deposit (other eligibility conditions must also be met)

  • Wide range of reasons for trip cancellation or interruption

  • Trip Delay and Missed Tour or Cruise Connection coverage

  • Baggage Protection and Travel Accident Protection

  • Medical and Evacuation coverage 



 

WORLDWIDE TRIP PROTECTOR:
(PREMIUM PROTECTION)

Extensive coverage for everyone; designed with families in mind.

  • Pre-existing Medical Conditions coverage if purchased within 21 days of deposit (other eligibility conditions must also be met)

  • Wide range of reasons for trip cancellation or interruption

  • Trip Delay and Missed Tour or Cruise Connection coverage

  • Baggage Protection and Travel Accident Protection

  • Medical and Evacuation coverage