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Feb 18 2017

Silver Thatch Charters Launches It’s First Cruise

Silver Thatch Charters took out their first group of guests yesterday and what a fun day it was! Great weather, great company and a great boat! Australian Captain George, picked up his group of ladies from the Kaibo Dock in Cayman Kai and they set out for Stingray City Sandbar. Upon discovering that the Sandbar was overrun with Cruise people, George motored on to Starfish Point where the ladies could relax and enjoy themselves and stay as long as they liked.

A leisurely visit with the starfish at Grand Cayman's Starfish Point — A leisurely visit with the starfish at Grand Cayman’s Starfish Point

The ladies had a great time enjoying the sunshine while leisurely sitting in the shallow crystal clear water with a cold beverage surrounded by starfish. When the ladies were ready, they hopped back on Silver Thatch and George headed for the stingrays. George knew the crowds would be gone by the time they arrived.

George ended the charter with a cruise through Cayman’s fabulous mangrove forest. The mangroves are the ecological heart of Grand Cayman.

The Mangrove Forest, Cayman's unique ecosystem — The Mangrove Forest, Cayman’s unique ecosystem

Silver Thatch Charters is part of our Grand Cayman Villas and Condos Silver Thatch Guest Services. We provide a safe and fun private charter experience for our guests. Our Australian Captain, George, takes great care of guests and knows all of the best spots for snorkeling. George is also a certified dive master and the safety of guests is his utmost priority.

Guests of Grand Cayman Villas and Condos receive special discounts for booking a private charter with Silver Thatch Charters. See the beauty of Caymanian ocean life in your own private boat and your own private captain. Avoid the crowds. It’s the best way to experience Grand Cayman and make memories that last a lifetime!

Feb 06 2017

Silver Thatch Cayman – Private Snorkeling and Cruises

Brand new 27 foot Boston Whaler – lounge seating and comfort

Silver Thatch Cayman is a new private charter company that offers their guests a safe, professionally-managed, reasonably-priced option for snorkel/leisure charters. They pick up guests from the Kaibo Yacht Club or their private villa dock if accessible.

Guests have the pleasure of riding in a 27 foot brand new Boston Whaler boat with state of the art appointments as well as technology. It is truly a luxurious ride. Trust me. This is not your daddy’s Boston Whaler!

Their Australian Boat Captain, George, recently worked on a megayacht in charge of all watersports and has also been a divemaster for Ocean Frontiers on Grand Cayman. He knows the waters around Grand Cayman very well and is one of the best captains on the island who is known for taking care of his guests and making sure they have a positive experience whether he is taking them to a special snorkeling spot or simply hanging with the stingrays at the Sandbar.

Captain George and Silver Thatch Cayman will also take guests to Morgan’s Harbor (the east side of Seven Mile Beach) or Camana Bay to have dinner. Guests are picked up at the Kaibo or other nearby dock and taken for a leisurely boat ride to the restaurant.

Calypso Grill at Morgan’s Harbor is one of the best restaurants on the island and Silver Thatch Charters is a fantastic way to get to that part of Grand Cayman. After dinner, Captain George takes his guests back across the pond to North Side. Guests can listen to music while watching for shooting stars on the way back to their villa. It’s truly one of the best ways to experience Grand Cayman.

Not only does Silver Thatch Cayman have a beautiful boat but they are also affordable. The price of private charters on Grand Cayman can be exorbitant, but Silver Thatch is priced to please.

A private evening water taxi to dinner or a private visit to the stingrays needs to be on everyone’s bucket list! Silver Thatch Charters is one of the best charters to hire.

Starfish Point, Grand Cayman - Private Silver Thatch Charter — Starfish Point, Grand Cayman – Private Silver Thatch Charter

Jan 21 2017

Taste Of Cayman Festival, 2017

CITA’s Taste of Cayman Food & Drink Festival is one of Cayman’s largest events where you can sample an abundance of Cayman’s culinary delights. Held on Saturday, 28th January 2017 at the Festival Green, Camana Bay, Taste of Cayman is a celebration of Cayman’s diverse and delicious food and drink offerings. Bringing together all the flavours of Cayman and this year it’ll be even bigger and tastier than ever before!

Tickets are $40 for adult and $20 for children 5-13 years old (10 food and drink tickets), under 5 free.

VIP Tickets includes entry to the VIP Hospitality Lounge, 25 food and drink tickets, 1 experience voucher, welcome drinks & canapes, express entry and a private cash bar are available for $150.

Tickets are available online and in person at Bon Vivant, Funky Tangs, Tower Marketing and all Digicel stores

COMPETITIONS:

Heavy Cake Competition

A truly unique Cayman creation, Heavy Cake is steeped in tradition and Caymanian heritage. A reminder of a time when luxuries such as eggs and flour weren’t always readily available, Heavy Cake was baked from more common ingredients, such as cassava, cornstarch and coconut milk. Dense and sweet, the best Heavy Cake comes from where it was created, here in Cayman.

Seven Fathoms Mixology Competition

Bartending isn’t just about pouring drinks, it’s an art form and a never ending journey of sensory discovery. Sponsored by Cayman’s very own rum, Seven Fathoms, the Mixology competition brings together the island’s best mixologists, resulting in innovative and delicious rum cocktails and crowns the winner Mixologist of the Year 2017.

Taste of Cayman’s ‘Best In Show’ Competition

Throughout the event, there are numerous awards up for grabs, including Best Food, Best Drink, Best Booth and Cayman’s Favourite Restaurant Award, which is chosen by the public.

Jan 17 2017

Grand Cayman – Like Two Islands in One!

Cayman Castle Private Villa in the East End

Many islands in the Caribbean have nice all-inclusive resorts, however, that’s the only thing offered. One choice. One contrived experience. There’s also a question of safety if you want to leave the resort and explore the rest of the island.

One of the most amazing and wonderful things about visiting Grand Cayman is that you have a choice of how you wish to experience the island.

On the West Bay side of Cayman is Seven Mile Beach. A short drive from the airport and the tourist hub of George Town, Seven Mile Beach is miles of pristine sand, beautiful crystal blue water, condos, shopping, and the most five-star restaurants in the Caribbean.

The North and East Sides of Grand Cayman, offer a quieter and more private experience while continuing to provide plenty of water activities as well as unique dining experiences. Jet skis, paddle boards and petting the stingrays are all available on the North Side of the island, however, you won’t have to fight the traffic to get to dinner, or make sure you’re downstairs early to secure enough lounge chairs at the condo.

You can have your morning coffee sitting in your own lounge chair in your private villa and watch the sunrise all by your lonesome. Some of the most amazing scuba diving in the Caribbean may be found in the East End of Grand Cayman. The dive masters at Ocean Frontiers and Tortuga Divers are professional and take great care of their guests. You’ll see reef sharks, angel fish, tarpon, lion fish, turtles, and maybe even an eagle ray or two. Many of the private villas have great snorkeling sights off their beaches.

Grand Cayman is a family friendly island that is easy to get to and offers something for everyone. That is, the entire island of Grand Cayman, not just a small part of it!

Jan 12 2017

The 2017 Cayman Cookout

Besides their amazing culinary talent, what do Eric Ripert, Anthony Bourdain, Jose’ Andres and Emeril Legasse have in common? They are all in Grand Cayman

Anthony Boudain and Eric Rippert grilling on the beach in Grand Cayman. Photo courtesy of Grand Cayman Villas

this weekend attending the Cayman Cookout!

Sponsored by the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, Food & Wine Magazine and the Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman, this annual event is the greatest artisanal tradition in the Caribbean.

Tastings, tours, and dinners are but a few of the fun events planned for today through January 15th.

There’s a Barefoot BBQ at the Royal Palms tomorrow (Friday) night where these famous chefs will light up their grills on the beach with live music. Chef Tim Love and the Flavors of Texas on Saturday night, January 15th and the Bon Vivant Amateur Chef Competition Brunch on Sunday, January 15th Sponsored by Kirk Market are also sure to be a good time, not to mention great dining.

To purchase tickets click here.

Follow the conversation on Twitter with @CaymanCookout or @Cayman_Islands and use #CaymanCookout.

Silver Thatch Charters Launches It’s First Cruise

Silver Thatch Cayman – Private Snorkeling and Cruises

Taste Of Cayman Festival, 2017

Grand Cayman – Like Two Islands in One!

The 2017 Cayman Cookout

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