Cayman's in April

[mr_tabasco]

What is the diving like in the Cayman's in early to mid April? We are new divers and have nver been to Cayman before. Any advice would be appreciated.

[mselizann]

The weather in April would be great! It's the end of winter, and driest time of the year. Where are you staying?

[mr_tabasco]

I am not sure. We have only taken one diving vaction so far and it was to Cozumel. I have heard good things about the Caymans and was thinking about giving it a try. How does the diving compare to Cozumel and where is a good place to stay?

[mselizann]

I've never been to Cozumel....just Cayman- every year. Maybe someoe else has been to both and give you a good comparison?

[unibrook]

Hi, if you want to go to Little Cayman in March or April and need another diver for your group, I would love to join. I just don't want to pay more for being a single diver at a hotel. Let me know, Nat nwlovell@yahoo.com

[mrm777]

April, May, June........all nice.
Last year hurricanes started early and affected our trip in July.

[cowgirldiver]

I just got back from the Cayman's. The water temps were high 70's, low 80's. I dove a 3mil with a 3mil core warmer and for the most part was fine. Some people dove 5mils. the wind was a little chilly the first part of the week but it was sunny and warm the last part.

[mr_tabasco]

How were the currents? That was one thing I wasn't crazy about in Cozumel is that the currents were pretty strong at times and for a new diver it can be a little stressful.

[mselizann]

There is usually no current, just surface wind.

[Skred]

Originally Posted by mr_tabasco

How were the currents? That was one thing I wasn't crazy about in Cozumel is that the currents were pretty strong at times and for a new diver it can be a little stressful.

That is the biggest difference between Coz and Cayman...the current. Coz is mostly drift diving while Cayman is wall and reef diving.

I know what you mean about Coz diving being stressful. I got my first taste of it as a newbie also (3rd OW dive as I recall) and it was a stressful experience to say the least. Once you learn how to work with it though, Coz diving is excellent.