Grand Cayman Vacation Photos & Dive Trip

Grand Cayman Vacation Photo Gallery

This collection of photos comes from a two-week Grand Cayman holiday that packed in 20 dives — the majority booked through Ocean Frontiers — plus a handful of easy beach dives. The trip's second week overlapped with the island's Pirates Week festivities, which ended up being one of the best parts of the whole visit. Scroll through the thumbnails below for boats, fireworks, dive gear, shoreline and everyday island scenes, and stop by again for the underwater images that were slated for a future update.

If one of the photographs grabs your attention and you'd like the story behind it, simply drop an email and the details will be shared. A return trip to Grand Cayman was also being planned, tentatively for 2002 — watch the rest of the site for any newer news.

What This Gallery Includes

Boats, flags and harbour scenes
Pirates Week fireworks
Dive gear, tanks and dive boats
Beach, shoreline and sunrise views
Island life: people, bars and local spots

Harbour Views, Boats and Flags

Boats and flags in the Grand Cayman harbour — Boats and flags at the harbour

James aboard a boat in Grand Cayman — James on the boat

James on a Cayman dive boat — James on the Cayman boat

Steve on a dive boat in Grand Cayman — Steve aboard the dive boat

Sport fishing boat in Grand Cayman waters — Sport fishing boat

Reef Seeker dive boat in Grand Cayman — The Reef Seeker

Ocean Frontiers dive boat seen from the back — Ocean Frontiers boat

Fireworks at Pirates Week

Fireworks over Grand Cayman during Pirates Week — Pirates Week fireworks

Fireworks bursting in the night sky at Pirates Week — Fireworks display

Colourful fireworks during Pirates Week celebrations — Colour in the sky

Fireworks lighting up the Grand Cayman night — Night sky fireworks

Pirates Week fireworks display over the island — Pirates Week display

Fireworks exploding above Grand Cayman — Fireworks above the island

Bright fireworks at the Pirates Week celebration — Bright bursts

Fireworks show during Pirates Week in Grand Cayman — Fireworks show

Fireworks finale over Grand Cayman — Fireworks finale

Final fireworks over the water at Pirates Week — Fireworks over the water

Dive Boats, Tanks and Gear

Diver with scuba tanks in Grand Cayman — Tanks ready to go

Cooler on the dive boat in Grand Cayman — Cooler on the boat

Lars and Simone on the Grand Cayman dive trip — Lars and Simone

Lars and Stephanie during the Cayman dive trip — Lars and Stephanie

Man and Ralph on the Grand Cayman trip — Man and Ralph

Sunrise, Shoreline and Beach Views

Marilyn on the beach in Grand Cayman — Marilyn on the beach

Marilyn on the boat during the Cayman vacation — Marilyn on the boat

Marilyn relaxing in a beach chair — Relaxing by the shore

Standing on the ironshore of Grand Cayman — On the ironshore

Sunrise over the water in Grand Cayman — Sunrise over the water

View from the lighthouse in Grand Cayman — View from the lighthouse

Palm tree view in Grand Cayman — Palm tree view

Lara at the Grand Cayman airport — Lara at the airport

Local Life: People, Bars and Island Spots

Heritage Kitchen, a local food spot in Grand Cayman — Heritage Kitchen

Jamaican local scene in Grand Cayman — Island local scene

Downtown Grand Cayman street scene — Downtown

Marilyn beside a sign on the island — Marilyn by the sign

Balloons at a local spot in Grand Cayman — Balloons at a local spot

Windows bar in Grand Cayman — Windows bar

Common Questions

What does this Grand Cayman page cover?

It's a photo gallery from a Grand Cayman vacation, with pictures taken during the trip plus notes on the diving and the Pirates Week celebration.

How much diving did the trip involve?

As noted on the page, the trip ran 15 days and included 20 dives, mostly with Ocean Frontiers, along with a few beach dives.

What is Pirates Week?

Pirates Week took place during the second week of the trip and is described here as a lot of fun. The gallery features fireworks photos from the celebration.

Does the gallery include underwater pictures?

The page says underwater pictures were planned for a later posting. The thumbnails shown now are above-water shots of boats, beaches, people and island scenes.

How do I ask about a particular photograph?

Readers are invited to email with questions about any specific photograph, and a full explanation will be provided.

Is another Grand Cayman trip planned?

The page mentions that a return trip to Grand Cayman was being planned, probably in 2002. Check the rest of the site for any newer updates.

From harbour boats and dive tanks to Pirates Week fireworks and quiet sunrise views, this gallery gathers the moments that made the Grand Cayman trip memorable. Each thumbnail links to a larger scene, and questions about any shot are always welcome by email.

Grand Cayman Vacation: Diving, Pirates Week & Island Photos