Don Foster's Dive Cayman, Ltd. - Grand Cayman
Don Foster's is one of those Grand Cayman operations that's been around forever, a familiar name for a reason. They run a solid PADI 5 Star outfit, good for divers looking to get certified or just log some relaxed boat dives on the West Side. We've always found their boats comfortable and the crew efficient, getting you to sites like the Kittiwake wreck or a North Wall drift without any fuss. It's a reliable choice if you appreciate straightforward, professional diving with a team who knows these waters inside out.
- Location
- Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 19.289919, -81.387750
- Website
- https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/cayman-islands/don-fosters-dive-cayman-ltd/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:281]
- Address
- Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Dive Sites Near Don Foster's Dive Cayman, Ltd.
Don Foster's Dive Cayman, Ltd. provides access to 15 dive sites in Grand Cayman.
- Anchor Point (cenote)
- Anchor Point (wall)
- Angelfish Reef - Grand Cayman (reef)
- Angelfish Reef - Grand Cayman (reef)
- Aquarium - Grand Cayman (reef)
- Aquarium - Grand Cayman (wall)
- Armchair Reef (reef)
- Armchair Reef (reef)
- Babylon, Cayman (reef)
- Babylon, Cayman (reef)
- Balboa (Wreck) (wreck)
- Balboa (Wreck) (reef)
- Bear’s Paw (reef)
- Bear’s Paw (wall)
- Big Dipper (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Grand Cayman
- Atlantis Dive Center
- Divers Down - PADI
- Divers Supply
- Divetech - PADI
- Diving Center - SSI, PADI, CMAS, NAUI, FEDAS, ACUC
- Indepth Watersports Ltd
- Living the Dream Divers
- Ocean Frontiers
- OCTOPUS
- Silver Thatch Watersports
Best Time to Dive in Grand Cayman
The warmest water temperatures in Grand Cayman occur in September, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 26.9°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 27.3°C
- February: 26.9°C
- March: 27.0°C
- April: 27.7°C
- May: 28.7°C
- June: 29.2°C
- July: 29.8°C
- August: 30.3°C
- September: 30.4°C
- October: 30.0°C
- November: 29.0°C
- December: 28.0°C
Marine Life in Grand Cayman
Home to 332 recorded species including 276 reef fish, 30 hard corals, 5 other, 5 seagrass & algae, 4 whales & dolphins, 4 sharks & rays.
Notable Marine Life
- Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) - Hard Corals
- Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea) - Hard Corals
- Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
- Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
- Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
- Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
- Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
- French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
- Great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) - Hard Corals
- Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Grand Cayman
Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C, currents 9 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories