Six Senses Cayman Adventures

The ecotour that we took in Hawaii was one of the highlights of our trip, so we had to book another one in Grand Cayman. After much researching on Trip Advisor, I chose to book through Six Senses Cayman Adventures. Our captain Patrick and guide Bill took us on a fantastic 6-hour tour on their yacht named Miss Monica. Patrick, a native Irishman, has lived on the island for 28 years. He started our tour with a hands-on educational stop in the mangroves.

Nathan tasting the salt on a mangrove leaf

The next stop was Starfish Point where we got up close and personal with some Caribbean Sea Stars.

After lunch, we headed to the sand bar dubbed Stingray City. Guess who was the first one off the boat? Of course, it was Nate Dog. Little sister was much more timid (read borderline freaking out). She got in the water a few times but promptly got right back out. She finally did get up the nerve to touch one of the stingrays, so Mr. Bill brought it up to her on the deck of the boat.

We got back on the boat and made one last stop at the Barrier Reef. It was about 10 ft. deep and beautiful! We saw tons of fish and even a huge green moray eel. They told us that the diving area on the other side of the reef is 60 ft deep, but then it drops off into the world's second deepest trench that is 25,000 ft deep. I think I'll stay on this side of the reef! 

Ash and Nate

#snorkelingselfie 

Ashley was not scared at all about snorkeling. She jumped right in and went along with the rest of us. I was really proud of her.

It was an amazing day from start to finish! Before we got off the dock, the kids were asking if we could go back tomorrow. I wish we could! It was that good.