Pirate's Point is an excellent choice for those who want a "get away from the crowd" type vacation. We offer relaxation for divers and non-divers alike. Our resort has a very cozy, family-like atmosphere and many guests have made life-long friendships and networking contacts. You can be as private or social as you like.

Island Style Accommodations

Pirate's Point offers accommodations that are simple, tasteful and immaculate. Here are some of the features:

  • 11 rooms in cottages
  • 4 of the 11 rooms are oceanfront with ceiling fans/floor fans and porches on the oceanside
  • 5 of the 11 rooms are set back from the oceanfront and have airconditioning. One of the rooms is designated for Singles only (no single supplement).
  • 2 larger rooms (one oceanfront, one oceanview) have either ceiling/floor fans or air conditioning. There is a surcharge associated with the air conditioning. These can also be used for groups of 3 or 4.
  • Terracotta tiled floors
  • Pastel hues with colorful bedspreads
  • Private Bathroom
  • Rattan Furnishings
  • 120 Volts (standard US)
  • Hair Dryers and Alarm Clocks available on request
  • Daily maid service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Custom Bayberry Soap (we do not supply shampoo and conditioner)

Secluded Grounds with all the Amenities

The resort is secluded on 7 acres of fine, white sandy beach and offers all the amenities you will need for a truly relaxing vacation. Features of the facility include:

  • Gourmet Restaurant and Bar (uniquely decorated by our guests!). Note that our bar is open daily from 1 pm until 10 pm. The times may vary on special occassions.
  • Dive Shop
  • 40,000 gallon fresh water Swimming Pool
  • 10 Person Jacuzzi
  • Bicycles
  • Hammocks, Chaise Loungers, Beach Towels
  • Terry Robes
  • Guest Computer with High Speed Internet Access in the clubhouse
  • High Speed Internet access for personal computers in the clubhouse
  • Weekly champagne cocktail party hosted by Gladys at her unique oceanfront home


Because our guests truly want to get away from it all, the only place you will find a television (for DVD's and videos - no actual channels) and phone is in the bar. For those who need to stay in touch with the "real" world, the resort now offers wireless internet and also has a computer available in the clubhouse for guests. There is a minimal charge for this usage.

Gourmet Dining

Guests enjoy incredible buffet style meals that are prepared by gourmet chefs. Dining takes place indoors in the air-conditioned restaurant or outdoors on the patio overlooking the beautiful grounds. The chefs prepare different themed meals during the week that include unique Cayman dishes as well as international cuisine. Snacks are provided throughout the day and on the dive boat. Wines are served with dinner and guests can help themselves to a large variety of drinks in our well-stocked bar.

Relaxing Activities for Everyone

Pirates Point has a private, spacious dive boat and long term dive staff, Gay , Ed, Martha, Michelle, Bob and Michael, will show you a great time. Beginners and experienced divers are welcome. Great snorkeling is found right in front of the resort. Guests also enjoy fishing, swimming, nature trail hikes, bicycle rides, picnics, bird watching, and lots of relaxation!






Gourmet Dining at its Finest

Guests enjoy incredible buffet style and plate service meals prepared by gourmet chefs. Evening meals are hosted by owner Gladys Howard. The chefs (Jeff and Shakti) prepare different themed meals during the week that include unique Cayman dishes as well as international cuisine. Dining takes place both indoors in the air-conditioned restaurant and outdoors on the patio overlooking the beautiful grounds. Snacks are provided throughtout the day and on the dive boat. Wine is served with dinner and guests have access to a large variety of drinks in our well-stocked bar.

Conde Nast Traveler - "The dinners served by Pirates Point Resort owner Gladys Howard are perhaps as rare a treat as the island's marine life. After studying with James Beard and Jacques Pepin at the Cordon Bleu in Paris, the Texas native has developed sophisticated menus of the sort you don't expect to find in these parts. The hotel, set along the white sand of Preston Bay, has eleven rooms in cottages built of cut stone and wood, with wicker furnishings inside."

Bon Appetit - Favorite Restaurant Recipes from Cook'in Little Cayman by Gladys Howard

Sweet Potato Pone - try something new for Thanksgiving and Christmas, use coconuts for a Caribbean flavor!
3 cups grated raw sweet potato
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans or shredded coconut
4 tbsp butter melted
Peel and grate sweet potatoes in food processor. Add remaining ingredients. Bake in buttered 3 quart casserole at 375 for 1 hour. Serves 8-10.


Chef Jeff


Chef Shakti



Bloody Bay Wall - The Ultimate in Diving!

Divers around the world consider Little Cayman's Bloody Bay Wall one of the ultimate dives. Rising to within 20 feet of the surface and plunging in sheer and unbroken cliffs to depths of more than a mile, these pristine formations offer abundant marine life found nowhere else.

There are lush coral gardens, giant sponges, trees of black coral, elaborate sea fans, and majestic eagle rays. The late Phillipe Cousteau called Little Cayman's Bloody Bay Wall one of the three finest dive areas in the world. Photographer David Doubilet and cinematographer Stan Waterman dubbed Three Fathom Wall located in Bloody Bay "the Caribbean's best dive site."

"In Depth", a consumer newsletter for divers consistently lists Pirate's Point as one of the top-rated resorts in the Caribbean, Bahamas and Central America - with top-ratings in combined accommodations and diving.

Diving Features at Pirates Point

  • We have a full scuba operation with five instructors on staff who handle everything from a short resort course to full certification and advanced training. Our instructors are certified with PADI, NAUI and can accept Universal Referrals.
  • Our dive boat is a custom 42 ft Newton that holds up to 20 divers. Average number of divers is 8-14. Divers can choose to go on a tour with the divemaster in a group no larger than 8 or can buddy up with their buddy. We offer as much or as little supervision as you would like!
  • Our two long computer profile dives a day give you the equivalent bottom time of three dives with most other operators.
  • We allow--and encourage--the use of dive computers. There is no time limit on our dives, as long as it is done safely.
  • Long, relaxed dives, allow us to see a more than just a quick "fly-by" of the reef. On guided dives, our staff can help you observe the behavorial activities of the fish and are particularly adept at finding unusual "critters."
  • We recognize that some people like a lot of attention from a dive master, and some people do not want much at all. If you feel you need the extra attention, it is given to you.
  • We have any rental equipment that you might need to make your diving experience safe and enjoyable.
  • Night Dives are done in small groups of 3-6 people. The dive is a guided dive from shore (weather dependent). Cost is $50 US pp; light rentals are $10 US per light.
  • Nitrox available. Surcharge applies.
  • Dive Equipment Rentals available.

      BC and regulator combo(includes octopus, pressure and depth gauges and inflator hose) rent for 100.00 per set per week
      Dive computer rents for 50.00 for the week, or 10.00 per day
      Wetsuit rents for 10.00 per day or 50.00 per week

  • Children are allowed on the boat but they must be of diving age.




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Little Cayman - An Intimate, Peaceful Paradise

Little Cayman, the smallest and most primitive of the three Cayman Islands, is a place where you can truly relax and renew your spirit. Only ten miles long and one mile wide, Little Cayman is an intimate and peaceful paradise. Bask in the sun on the white sand beaches, read a novel while lounging in a hammock beneath a palm tree (our rooms and clubhouse have many selections for your reading pleasure), or simply take a deep breath and view the peace and beauty all around you. The small number of residents treat you like long lost family, waiving to you everytime you pass by. Although Little Cayman has adapted electricity and modern conveniences, the solitude remains intact. There's no crowds and no traffic jams - just the sounds of birds chirping and the waves breaking over the coral reefs. Visitors can ride bicycles (provided free by the resort) around the island, rarely passing a car. There are also cars and mopeds for rent. For a unique picnic experience, visitors can take a boat to Owen's Island, a small remote island right off the coast.

Little Cayman Diving - Some of The BEST in the Caribbean!

In Little Cayman, scuba divers enjoy some of the best diving in the Carribbean. Bloody Bay Wall, voted one of the best dive sites by leading dive magazines, starts at only 18 feet and goes down for 6000 feet. Enjoy colorful coral gardens, black coral trees, and exotic tropical marine life. There are over 50 incredible and unique dive sites waiting to be explored. If diving is not your fancy, there are ample opportunites to swim or snorkel. There is also great fishing in Little Cayman including bonefish and tarpon.

A Nature Lover's Paradise - Birds, Iguanas and More

A nature lover's delight, Little Cayman is known for a huge population of the Red Footed Booby and the Magnificent Frigate birds. The Booby Pond Nature Reserve, over 200 acres, has an observation deck where visitors can use telescopes to bird watch. In addition to birds, Over 2,000 Rock Iguanas inhabit the island. The iguanas are greatly protected and you will see road signs that say "Iguanas Have the Right Away" or "Iguana Crossing. Don't worry, the iguanas are quite shy and do not bother visitors.

 


Please ensure that prior to travel you check the expiration date of your passport. It must be current!

Visitors to the Cayman Islands must complete an Immigration Form. Please keep the white slip with your travel documents, as this is the equivalent to a Tourist Identification card and must be presented to the immigration authorities upon your departure.

U.S. State Department and the Department of Homeland Security have mandated all travellers entering or re-entering the U.S. from the Caribbean to carry passports starting January 23,2007.

Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable.

For more information on the new U.S. passport initiative, please visit www.travel.state.gov or www.dhs.gov.

Commonwealth citizens, and citizens of the following countries must have passports but do not require Visas to enter the Cayman Islands:

Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain,Belgium, Brazi,l Chile, Costa Rica,
Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala,
Iceland, Irish Republic, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Portugal,
San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Venezuela

All other countries not listed above should contact the nearest British Consulate or High Commission Office to inquire about entry requirements or receive applications for Visas. Entry is granted for up to six months. Resident aliens of the US who show a valid US Alien Registration Card (green card) may be permitted to enter and remain in the Cayman Islands for up to 30 days.

For any additional questions regarding entry into the Cayman Islands, contact the Cayman Islands Department of Immigration: (345) 949-8052 or visit the U.S. Department of State Web site at www.travel.state.gov/cayman_islands.html and/or the Cayman Islands Department of Immigration Web site at cayman.com.ky/visiting/reqs.htm to stay informed of any possible changes in these entry/exit requirements.

Departure Tax: There is a CI $20.00 or US$25.00 departure tax for the Cayman Islands that is included in the price of your airline ticket.

In Depth, a consumer newsletter for divers consistently lists Pirates Point as one of the top-rated resorts in the Caribbean, Bahamas and Central America - with top-ratings in combined accommodations and diving.

Conde Nast Traveler called Little Cayman "The most overlooked of the Cayman Islands. Ten-square mile Little Cayman is as different from Grand Cayman as can be. For the true taste of the island, stay with Gladys Howard, whose Pirates Point Resort is Little Cayman's most atmospheric hotel. Howard is a world traveler, a non-stop conversationalist, a serious diver and an official Yellow Rose of Texas."

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Whether you are a diver or just into relaxing we offer a package for you. We offer weekly packages. If you are interested in anything less than a week please contact us directly. The packages include the following:

All Inclusive Dive Package (For divers only)

  • Deluxe Room with private bath
  • Three gourmet meals per day (wine included)
  • Open bar with unlimited drinks
  • Two boat dives daily
  • Use of tanks, weights and belt
  • Transfer to and from airport
  • Use of bicycles, beach towels and robes
  • Hammocks and chaise lounges

Just Relaxing Package

  • Deluxe room with private bath
  • Three gourmet meals per day
  • Wine with evening meal
  • Welcome tropical drinks
  • Transfer to and from airport
  • Use of bicycles, beach towels and robes
  • Hammocks and chaise lounges

WINTER SEASON all rates are PER PERSON in US $
December 19, 2009 - April 10

7 Day Dive Package Double Occupancy - $1995.00
7 Day Relaxing Package Double Occupancy - $1595.00
7 Day Dive Package Triple Occupancy - $1850.00
7 Day Relaxing Package Triple Occupancy - $1450.00
Single Supplement $50/day.

SUMMER SEASON all rates are PER PERSON in US $
April 10 - December 18

7 Day Dive Package Double Occupancy- $1795.00
7 Day Relaxing Package Double Occupancy - $1495.00
7 Day Dive Package Triple Occupancy - $1650.00
7 Day Relaxing Package Triple Occupancy - $1350.00
Single Supplement $50/day.

All packages are subject to a 15% service charge for the staff, and the hotel tax is $8.00 per night per room. Prices are subject to change without notice. Single supplement or single accommodation is available. Triples and quad rooms are available, and this would lessen the price of the daily rate.

Booking Policies

Children No children under 5 years of age permitted.
  Children ages 5 thru 12 stay free when sharing with parents. An $80/day meal plan charge will be added.

Payment A 50% deposit is due within 7 days of booking.
  Single guests pay an $50.00 a day single supplement, OR can have our single accomodation room type when available.
  Extra charges for special diets, fishing, boat snorkeling, Point of Sand trip, scuba and snorkeling gear rental.
  We prefer cash, personal checks or travelers checks. We will accept Visa and Mastercard.
  No refund on any portion of an unused package.

Cancellation 50% of the deposit is non-refundable
  Within 30 days of arrival date, the full deposit is non-refundable
  We advise all customers to obtain travel insurance and diving insurance. Although we will work with you to reschedule, it is not always possible.


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