Cayman Islands Shipwrecks by Semi-Sub & National Museum
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Port
Georgetown, Cayman Islands
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$59.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Cayman above and below the waterline welcomes you today with a ride aboard a state-of-the-art semi-submarine developed for comfort and maximum viewing of Cayman's shallow reefs. The vessel does not submerge; instead, you descend into the hull of this cruising observatory.
Sit in air-conditioned comfort five feet below the surface to view abundant marine life through large, clear windows. You'll see a dramatic shipwreck, the Cali -- a steel schooner built in 1900. Watch for the wreck of the Balboa -- a 375-foot freighter traveling from Cayman to Cuba in 1932 when she encountered a hurricane.
Next, visit the Cayman Islands National Museum directly across the street. Watch a 15-minute video on the settlement and development of the Cayman Islands and browse at your own pace among the museum's two permanent exhibits. The Natural History Gallery explores the diverse environments and species found in the Cayman Islands. The Cultural History Gallery expounds on the political and judicial systems and the nation's seafaring history.
Make your own way back to the pier at your leisure.
Notes:
Participants must negotiate 10 steps to board the semi-submersible. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Tour does not operate on Sundays.