Our Dive Boats
Red Sail Sports operates a fleet of seven dive boats between our Seven Mile Beach, Safehaven Dock and East End dive centres.
Large. Spacious. Easy Access
DIVE BOATS
With room to move
All of our dive boats are designed with diver’s needs and comforts in mind. Our flat-top boats pick divers up from the beaches for West Wall diving, and our V-hull boats take divers to the North Wall.
The decks are spacious and all boats feature the following amenities:
- Full size marine head (restroom)
- Fresh water showers
- Rinse tanks for equipment
- Dedicated camera-only rinse bucket
- Large dive platform and ladders for easy entries and exits
- Large shaded canopy areas
- Camera tables
- Ice cold drinking water
- Fresh fruit served between dives
- Steps and/or ramps for easy loading on and off the boat
West Wall Boats
Coral Spirit
45′ Aluminum Flattop = 24 pax
The original dive boats! Built in 1987 by Breaux Bay Craft in Louisiana, designed for easy beach loading. Powered by 2 220hp John Deere diesel engines.
Reef Spirit
45′ Aluminum Flattop = 24 pax
The original dive boats! Built in 1987 by Breaux Bay Craft in Louisiana, designed for easy beach loading. Powered by 2 220hp John Deere diesel engines.
Tropical Wave
48′ V-hull = 20 pax
48ft Pro 48 custom dive boat powered by 2 380hp Caterpillar diesel engines.
North Wall Boats
Tortuga Diver
48′ V-hull = 20 pax
48ft Pro 48 custom dive boat powered by 2 380hp Caterpillar diesel engines.
West Wave
51′ Flattop = 24 pax
A Rob Shirley Pro-51 jet drive custom-built boat, the prototype for this design, powered by 2 250hp John Deere diesel engines.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time of year to dive in Grand Cayman?
The beauty of diving in Grand Cayman is that we can dive year-round!
Whilst we don’t typically have ‘seasons’ as such, there are variations in the weather dependent on the time of year you visit. Generally the West side has the calmest waters with winds coming predominantly from the East, but we can offer dives from the North, West, East, South, the Ex-USS Kittiwake & Stingray City.
What is the water temperature in Grand Cayman? Do I need a wetsuit?
December, January & February typically have stronger winds, with slightly ‘cooler’ water temperatures – around 80ºF. The waters start to warm up again after this and the hottest months are July, August,& September – when the water can reach up to 86ºF! Most people are comfortable with no wetsuit, or a 3mm shorty (available to rent if required).
I haven’t dived for a few years. Should I take a refresher class?
Yes. For your safety and enjoyment during your dive activities, Red Sail Sports refresher policy is as follows:
Last dive was over 1 year ago – Refresher Course recommended.
Last dive was 2-5 years ago – Red Sail Refresher Course required.
Last dive was 6+ years ago – Full PADI Scuba Tune Up Course required.
You are more than welcome to complete a refresher class prior to arriving in Grand Cayman and take part in a shallow dive before a wall dive.
If you have any further questions about our refresher course policy then please call toll free 1-877-506-6368 or email and our representatives will be happy to assist.
Which dive certification cards do you accept?
All certified divers are required to present a Certification card upon check-in. Red Sail Sports accepts the following certification cards, among others: PADI, SSI (NASDS), NAUI, IDEA, PDIC, SDI, YMCA & HSA.
I forgot to bring my certification card with me, will I still be able to dive?
Proof of dive certification is required to dive with Red Sail Sports. Many of the larger dive agencies (PADI, NAUI, SSI) have an online system to look up divers, so if you have forgotten your certification card we should be able to find you if you are certified with one of these agencies. If not then we recommend that you contact your certifying agency prior to arrival on island.
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