Caribbean Cayman Islands Best Cayman Islands Dive Centers and Resorts Dive resorts and programs singled out for special honors by PADI By Robert Curley Robert Curley LinkedIn Twitter Robert Curley is a freelance writer and guidebook author specializing in Caribbean Island and Rhode Island travel. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 10/18/19 Fact checked by Michelai Graham Fact checked by Michelai Graham Michigan State University American University Michelai Graham is a technology and business reporter who has written for The Urban Institute and Scoop News. She reports for AfroTech, Lifewire, and The Plug. TripSavvy's fact-checking Share Pin Email The Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) is the undisputed arbiter of great dive shops and dive centers around the world. PADI certification is a must for any worthwhile dive instructor or facility. But only a few are singled out as PADI Gold Palm Resorts, PADI Five-Star Resorts, and/or National Geographic Dive Resorts. Dive programs receiving this recognition truly are the best of the best, and the Cayman Islands have a number of resorts and programs that have been thus honored by PADI. Check out the list below to see some of the top diving resorts and destinations in the Cayman Islands. 01 of 06 Cayman Diving College/Divers Down Photo by Kfulgham84/CC by SA 3.0 View Map Address 19.298661, -81.382126, 65 North Church Street, George Town, Cayman Islands Get directions Phone +1 345-945-1611 Web Visit website Led by Ashley McKnight and based in George Town, the Cayman Diving College is well known as a teaching facility for professional dive instructors, but also runs three-hour Discovery Scuba Diving programs. The affiliated Diver Down boat-diving program runs daily two-tank dive programs with a maximum of eight divers per boat to dive sites all around Grand Cayman. For travelers, there are also several amateur diving expeditions, including diving to the Kittwake Shipwreck, and snorkeling to "Stingray City" on the North Sound. Check Cayman Islands Rates and Reviews at TripAdvisor 02 of 06 Ocean Frontiers, Ltd. Courtesy of Compass Point Dive Resort, Cayman Islands View Map Address 344C Austin Conolly Drive Grand Cayman KY1, 1801, Cayman Islands Get directions Phone +1 345-640-7500 Web Visit website Located at the Compass Point Dive Resort on the east end of Grand Cayman, Ocean Frontiers offers small-group dives to more secluded dive destinations plus instruction in air-conditioned classrooms and the deepest training pool in Grand Cayman. Also runs snorkeling and fishing excursions. For more advanced divers, check out Ocean Frontiers's night diving excursions, which allows divers to see nocturnal reef life and explore the ocean depths with provided UV Lights and technology. Check Compass Point Resort Rates and Reviews at TripAdvisor 03 of 06 Divetech Ltd. Courtesy of Cobalt Coast Dive Resort, Grand Cayman View Map Address 18-A Sea Fan Drive Grand Cayman KY1, West Bay 1401, Cayman Islands Get directions Phone +1 800-327-3835 Web Visit website This Grand Cayman based dive operator offers stay-and-dive packages with the Cobalt Coast Resort & Suites as well as both technical and recreational instruction. Divetech runs a special kids-only learning program and charters daily boat dives to the north walls and reefs of Grand Cayman plus weekly Stingray City dives. Special programs include underwater treasure hunts, handicapped scuba instruction, and beach picnic/snorkeling excursions. Divetech offers both boat trips and shore diving for all levels of divers. Check Cobalt Coast Rates and Reviews at TripAdvisor 04 of 06 Sunset House Hotel Courtesy of Sunset House Resort, Grand Cayman View Map Address 390 S Church St, George Town KY1-1106, Cayman Islands Get directions Phone +1 345-949-7111 Web Visit website Located just a short walk from George Town, the Sunset House Hotel is home to Sunset Divers, and both resort and dive center are favorites of divers. The reef offshore of the resort holds two diveable wrecks, and offshore diving is available day and night. My Bar, on the resort grounds, is known as a diver's hangout. Check Sunset House Rates and Reviews at TripAdvisor Continue to 5 of 6 below. 05 of 06 Red Sail Sports Photo by Curtis & Renee/CC by SA 2.0 View Map Address Turnberry Dr, Cayman Islands Get directions Phone +1 877-506-6368 Web Visit website Red Sail Sports offers expert instruction and dive trips through a variety of hotel and beach dive centers, including at the Hyatt Regency, Westin Casuarina Resort, Marriott Beach Resort, Courtyard by Marriott, Morritt's Tortuga Divers, Sea Grape, and Rum Point. Red Sail runs dive trips on four luxury catamarans to the north, west and south sides of Grand Cayman. Red Sails Sports offers dive and scuba programs for both adults and children, and can charter a dive trip to almost any of the Cayman Islands's 160 dive spots. (Different charters available upon request. Contact Red Sail Sports directly for more information). Check Cayman Islands Rates and Reviews at TripAdvisor 06 of 06 Reef Divers at Little Cayman Chris VR / TripSavvy View Map Address 1128 Guy Banks Road LITTLE CAYMAN KY3, Blossom Village 2501, Cayman Islands Get directions Phone +1 800-327-3835 Web Visit website The island of Little Cayman is renowned for its wall diving and healthy marine environment, and the Reef Divers program at the Little Cayman Beach Resort takes full advantage with scuba and snorkel boat trips, valet service for diver's gear and instruction from beginners to Dive Master certification. Reef Divers features scheduled dives throughout the week in Morning, Afternoon, and Night sessions. Check Little Cayman Beach Resort Rates and Reviews at TripAdvisor Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit