Cayman Brac

July 13-20, 2024

$250 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT SECURES YOUR SPOT!

Double Diver pkg: $2,556/pp

Single, Triple and Quad rooms available.
Great trip for non-divers as well!

This package includes:

- 7 nights' accommodation in a Beach View room
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- 17 Boat Dives
- Airport ground transfers

…and more!


THIS TRIP IS GREAT FOR divers of all experience levels!

Cayman Islands diving is mostly current-free, which is optimal for new divers, divers who want to move at their own pace, and underwater photographers who may want to spend their entire dive at one location, waiting for the perfect shot.



Cayman Brac Beach Resort

July 13-20, 2024

Cayman Brac Beach Resort offers an unparalleled experience for both relaxation and adventure enthusiasts.

Nestled on pristine beaches with crystal-clear waters, the resort serves as a gateway to some of the world's most breathtaking underwater scenery. It's not just about the idyllic conditions for scuba diving; the resort also boasts luxurious amenities, including spacious accommodations, gourmet dining, and personalized services, ensuring a stay that’s as comfortable as it is exhilarating.

Whether you're seeking a tranquil retreat or eager to explore the vibrant marine life, this trip to Cayman Brac is the perfect destination.


Scuba Diving

All dive sites here are moored, which marks the beginning and ending points of that dive. Your dive masters will brief the location, establish dive limits, and draw a map of the tour they’ll lead. As long as divers remain in buddy teams and stick with the predetermined limits, it’s their option to follow the tour or go off on their own.

For those who follow, the dive tour lasts 35 to 40 minutes. By the time they’re back at the mooring and know that the boat is overhead, most divers feel comfortable enough to continue exploring on their own until their time is up or they run low on air. We recommend that new divers or those who feel more comfortable following the tour remain on the boat and be among the last divers in the water.

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 Cayman Brac has to offer!
Click the link below for more information!



July 13:
Arrival
Cayman Brac

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

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

While airfare is not included in this package, here are the flights we recommend:

United Airlines
UA3489
Depart CMH at 6am
arrive EWR at 7:49am

(layover 1h51m in EWR)

UA2119
Depart EWR at 9:40am
arrive GCM at 12:40pm

(layover 2h5m in GCM)

KX4007 (Cayman Airways)
Depart GCM at 2:45pm
Arrive CYB at 3:25pm


July 13-20

During these days you are able to go on daily dives. Included in this itinerary are:

- 17 dives including daily boat dives (2 morning and 1 afternoon dive)

All of our dive sites are moored, which marks the beginning and ending points of that dive. Our dive masters will brief the location, establish dive limits, and draw a map of the tour they’ll lead. As long as divers remain in buddy teams and stick with the predetermined limits, it’s their option to follow the tour or go off on their own. 


July 20:
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!

While airfare is not included in this package, here are the flights we recommend:

KX4004 (Cayman Airways)
Depart CYB at 8:30am
Arrive GCM at 9:10am

(layover 4h30m in GCM)

UA1854 (United Airlines)
Depart GCM at 1:40pm
Arrive IAH at 4:37pm

(layover 3h43m in IAH)

UA1352 (United Airways)
Departing IAH at 8:20pm
Arriving CMH at 11:59pm


 

TRAVEL DETAILS

TRANSPORT:

ARRIVAL Transfer
July 13

DEPARTURE Transfer
July 20

HOTEL:

Cayman Brac
July 13-20

Cayman Brac Beach Resort


REGISTRATION FORM

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

(Please submit one registration form per person)


Pricing details

price Per Person: 

DIVER RATES

Quad occupancy: $2,222

Triple Occupancy: $2,333

Double Occupancy: $2,556

Single Occupancy: $3,522

Non-Diver Rates

Quad occupancy: $1,822

Triple Occupancy: $1,933

Double Occupancy: $2,156

Single Occupancy: $3,122

*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

    • 6 days of 3 daily boat dives

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • 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

  • 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 120 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 120 days prior to departure)

(There will be a one time $50 fee per person, for this delayed payment option)
*Please keep in mind, a 4% 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 person)

    • If you have more than 1 person from the same household going on this trip, please fill out multiple forms.

 

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 Aquatic Adventures 90 days prior to departure for appropriate refund on the package cost minus the following fees:

  • Deposits, Commissions and Travel insurance are non-refundable.

Please note that we must abide by the vendor cancellation policies which state:

Cancellations within 30 days prior arrival will pay 50% penalty of total rate. There will be NO cash refunds in any instance; all cancellations refund will be made through credit notes valid for future reservations to Mayan Princess within 6 months.

 

F.A.Q.

What flights should I book?

Flights are not included in this booking, but we recommend the flights below:

July 13:

UA3489 (United Airlines)
Depart CMH at 6am
arrive EWR at 7:49am

(layover 1h51m in EWR)

UA2119 (United Airlines)
Depart EWR at 9:40am
arrive GCM at 12:40pm

(layover 2h5m in GCM)

KX4007 (Cayman Airways)
Depart GCM at 2:45pm
Arrive CYB at 3:25pm


July 20:

KX4004 (Cayman Airways)
Depart CYB at 8:30am
Arrive GCM at 9:10am

(layover 4h30m in GCM)

UA1854 (United Airlines)
Depart GCM at 1:40pm
Arrive IAH at 4:37pm

(layover 3h43m in IAH)

UA1352 (United Airways)
Departing IAH at 8:20pm
Arriving CMH at 11:59pm


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 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.

Are meals INCLUDED?

Yes!

Breakfast, lunch and buffet dinner are included daily

Can I add a drink package?

Yes!
A 21 drink package (equivalent to 3 drinks/nt) is available for $200/pp.
It include choice of menu cocktails and well drinks, single-serve beers and ciders, house wines by glass and non-alcoholic beverages).

All guests in the same reservation must be on the same drink and meal package


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 with Nitrox?

Yes!

Nitrox upgrade is available for $170/pp
It includes a full week of morning and afternoon boat dives, limited to 3 tanks per day unless additional dives like night dives purchased at resort.

What are the water temps in Cayman Brac in July?

In July, the water temperatures around Cayman Brac are typically warm, ranging from 82 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit (28 to 30 degrees Celsius). These conditions are ideal for scuba divers, offering comfortable dives without the need for thick wetsuits.

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.


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.


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