If you want to get off the beaten path and you are looking for adventure, then a
visit to Cayman Brac is a must. Named for its breathtaking 140 ft bluff, the “Brac”
is a rugged and charming 14 square miles and provides adventure seekers and nature
lovers with the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of our islands’
most dramatic scenery, exotic flora and fauna. Those of us who make our home on
Cayman Brac take great pride in our island.
We are a small community with a population of less than 1,800, but us ‘Brackers’,
as we are known to be called, are warm, welcoming and outgoing folks who love sharing
tales of our island and its history with our visitors. Our tiny towns have names
like West End, Watering Place, Cotton Tree Bay, Creek and Spot Bay and our laid
back, friendly hotels and resorts are the perfect place to relax and unwind after
an adventurous day.
So you’re on the Brac and you want to know what to do. That’s easy - just ask one
of us. We will probably start by showing you the Bluff and telling you about the
breathtaking view from the lighthouse located on the Bluff. We will certainly
recommend that you explore our limestone caves and sinkholes, high above water,
and we will for sure tell you the tragic story of baby Rebecca who died during the
1932 hurricane and whose grave is in the cave that shares her name.
And for the underwater adventurers amongst you, Cayman Brac’s crystal clear, warm
waters provide awe inspiring wall dives, shallow diving and wreck diving at all
levels and interest, making for a dream dive vacation. All ages can enjoy some of
the most popular Caribbean diving locations here
with us on Cayman Brac.
Fancy fish for dinner? Try a spot of fishing in our shallow waters filled with bonefish
and deeper offshore waters full of game fish. Bring your catch back and your chef
will cook it for you Cayman-style.
Back on land, you can enjoy lush green forests throughout the island which are home
to over 200 species of birds. Bird watchers will also delight in the 180-acre parrot
reserve which hosts the rare, endangered Brac Parrot. Frigate birds, brown boobies,
and peregrine falcons can also be spotted in their natural environment.
For those looking to explore further, a crisscross of hiking trails expands through
the island where you can find several exotic flowers and plants. Many trails also
lead to reptile habitats and our historic sites.
Other popular Cayman Brac attractions include the Cayman Brac Museum at Stake Bay,
as well as numerous dramatic caves; such as Bat Cave, Peter’s Cave and the Halfway
Ground Cave. And if you simply want to relax, what better way than to pick up your
book, crawl into a hammock and indulge yourself in the solitude of some of the quietest
and most secluded beaches in the Caribbean.
Only a thirty-minute plane ride from Grand Cayman, you’ll feel as though you’re worlds away along the
serene shores of Cayman Brac.