Planning a Dive
When planning your dive vacation there are many things to consider and you will probably have a few questions. Here are some helpful hints and tips to help make your dive vacation a memorable experience.
Health and Diving
To get the most out of your diving experience, it is important to keep your body well hydrated as dehydration can often be a cause for decompression sickness.
- Be careful not to overindulge in alcoholic beverages.
- Avoid caffeinated drinks such as soda, coffee and tea
- Avoid a heavy work out after diving and lastly,
- Drink plenty of water!
Flying and Diving
Under PADI rules and regulations, divers must leave at least 12 hours surface time before flying after a single dive. Divers who have completed multiple dives must wait at least 18 hours surface time before flying.
However White Sand Water Sports will always recommend you leave at least 24 hours after your last dive before flying, to help avoid decompression sickness.
Water Temps and Visibility
The water temperature in the Cayman Islands is almost constant all year round, and only varies by a few degrees between winter and summer. There is also only 1-2 degrees difference in water temperature between 60ft and 100ft, making Grand Cayman a year-round diving hotspot.
From July through October, it is possible to dive with no wetsuit due to the water temperature being in the mid-80s. For the remaining months, White Sand Water Sports recommends wearing a 3mm shortie wetsuit as the water temperatures are in the high 70s.
Water visibility on Grand Cayman is excellent averaging 80 to 120 feet year round. Generally the waters are free of harsh currents.