328b Guy Banks Road Little Cayman KY KY3-2501, Guy Banks Rd, Blossom Village, Cayman Islands
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Nestled in Little Cayman, Pirates Point is the ultimate dive retreat where stunning underwater adventures, scrumptious meals, and a warm, family-like atmosphere await.
328b Guy Banks Road Little Cayman KY KY3-2501, Guy Banks Rd, Blossom Village, Cayman Islands Get directions
"Pirates Point Resort This atmospheric all-inclusive resort opened in 1986 on the white sands of Little Cayman’s Preston Bay and consists of eleven rooms in wood and stone cottages, some of which are oceanfront. Guests, mainly advanced divers and repeat visitors, come for healthy corals, diverse marine life, and the hospitality. Since 2015, owner and manager Susan Howard has carried forward the legacy of her mother and the original owner of Pirates Point Resort, Gladys Howard, by fostering an “Island Home Away From Home” vibe. In addition to complimentary bicycle rentals and island-wide conservation efforts, Howard opens up her home on Friday nights for a champagne and sushi cocktail reception. The resort operates on a safari schedule with wake up and breakfast bells, daily and untimed dives at numerous sites, and hearty lunches upon return to the lodge around 3pm. The hotel sea front view is lovely, with hammocks strung on the white sand beach and easy, protected swimming and snorkeling within the barrier reef."
We had visited Pirates Point twice before, but not since 2013. We were delighted to discover that the resort is back in action after COVID and is hitting on all cylinders. It's now under the ownership of Susan Howard, daughter of Little Cayman dive resort icon Gladys Howard. They do two dives a day, in the morning, weather permitting (winds with a northerly component can close the preferred north side; we dove the south side one day for that reason). The dive operation is run from a new boat, the Falcon, and in general is extremely squared away and safety conscious. Food was great. Several rooms have been renovated and now qualify as "very nice" on my scale as opposed to merely nice. There appear to be more divers and more dive operations in Little Cayman than in 2013, but it's still not a huge crowd compared to, say, Cozumel, and the reef seemed quite healthy. We saw many more sharks than last time, and fewer lionfish. The snorkelers in our party had almost as much fun as the divers. We look forward to returning.
Karen Packard
Google
I don't know where to start with this review. The staff is amazing! Kind, considerate and so very helpful. They make you feel like you're staying at a friend's house. The diving is wonderful. The boat is set up well and everyone is so helpful. I had a few gear issues and they were right on the spot to help. The resort is beautiful and clean. The food is terrific and they are very accommodating to diet requests. Can't wait to come back.
Matt Peterson
Google
Outstanding customer service! Michelle and Rich took our group of divers and snorkelers out on a 2 tank boat dive. We were a bit of a challenge to say the least, and they took every bump in stride and handled them all with grace and good humor. They had a great knowledge of the dive sites and were super patient with us. Cannot wait to dive with them again and to try a stay at the resort!
Deirdre Purdy
Google
Pirates Point is the PERFECT dive getaway. My family has been going there the past 5+ years and we keep going back for the great dives, delicious food and amazing people! The resort is so welcoming, which makes a huge difference in terms of overall experience. I would highly recommend Pirates Point to anyone looking to book a trip to Little Cayman.
T Juneau
Google
Highly recommended. Great family Christmas holiday. As first time scuba divers, we received excellent pool instruction, and then we were out in the open ocean with our dive instructors close by and taking great care of us as experienced a beautiful underwater national park. Our dinner was truly first class.
David Samson
Google
Just returned from our vacation to the Cayman's. Highly Recommend and cannot say enough positive things about this Resort. The staff and experience were amazing. Its not often you find a place that cares for their customers so wonderfully and its like spending time with family (that you enjoy). Also the driving was great and seclusion of the island/resort made the experience quite relaxing! I am a diver but my wife is not (and she was 4.5 months pregnant) and it was a wonderful experience for us both.
Jamie Ives
Google
Although we did not stay at the resort, we were fortunate enough to eat dinner here twice. The food was outstanding! Honestly the best part was being treated like family. It was so very warm and welcoming. The Owner Susan was kind and talked to us like friends. She ate dinner with us and personally invited us back. It was a true blessing to have spent 2 evenings here. I cant wait to travel back again. All the staff were kind amd fun. I love this place💗
Tom Sellers
Google
Just got back from a glorious week at Pirates Point in Little Cayman...The diving and weather were perfect..100 plus visability..great life and awesome under water structure on the reef. Shear Wall and Mixing bowl were our favorites. These were my son's first dives Gay and Mike the dive masters looked after him and now he is so confident while diving. And the food is fabulous..gained 5 lbs. Delicious fish and desert with lunch and dinner!! We all can't wait to go back