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Dive Review of Brac Scuba Shack/Alexander Hotel in
Cayman Islands/Cayman Brac

Brac Scuba Shack/Alexander Hotel: "First Trip Back To Cayman Brac Since Covid", Jun, 2023,

by Christopher A. Chung, TX, US ( 1 report). Report 12764.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 5 stars
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Comments We were very happy to return to Cayman Brac after the COVID restrictions. We have been there many times before and consider it to be the best shore diving in the caribbean. In the past, we have rented a VRBO / Home Away house. On our return to Cayman Brac, we wanted something different. Since the Alexander Hotel had recently reopened, we wanted to try that. After a few communications with the hotel owner and manager, we were ready to give it a go.

The hotel is very nicely laid out. Each room has a small kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator, and oven / stove. The rooms surround the pool. We appreciated th ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites Brac Scuba Shack   Alexander Hotel

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 251-500 dives
Where else diving [Unspecified]
Closest Airport Cayman Brac Getting There Best to take the Cayman Airways 737 direct flight to Cayman Brac. Do not go thru the Grand Cayman airprt

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm
Water Temp 80-82°F / 27-28°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 80-100 Ft/ 24-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions None
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles None Whales None
Corals 5 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities N/A
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
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