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Chudley · 05-29-2007, 04:21 AM

Destination: Caribbean

Port/City: George Town, Grand Cayman

Activity Type:
Beach & Water-Related Activities

Approximate Duration: 2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

Butterfly Farm & Nautilus Semi-Sub

Observe the life cycle of these fascinating buterflies and learn about their habits from your tour guide. Then it's on to the Nautilus to see the spectacular undersea world that surrounds us. Your narrator will tell you the history and mystery of several ghostly shipwrecks.

After a short bus transfer, you will arrive at Grand Cayman's Butterfly Farm for an unforgettable encounter with nature in all its beauty and diversity. Step into a tropical garden teeming with butterflies from around the globe and prepare to meet some of the world's most colorful creatures. Observe the life cycle of these fascinating animals from egg to caterpillar, to chrysalis to butterfly. Your tour guides will entertain you with commentary on the amazing butterfly habits and the miracle of metamorphosis. Then it's on to the Nautilus, the most luxurious semi-submarine in the world, to see the spectacular undersea world that surrounds us. Your expert narrator will tell you the history and mystery of the ghostly shipwrecks, the Cali and Balboa. At the marine paradise of Cheeseburger Reef, watch in awe as our divers hand-feed thousands of tropical fish right at your window. Your tour ends at the tender pier where you are within walking distance of the downtown shops.

canarymoon · 08-05-2007, 12:51 PM

Interesting combination... sounds like fun!

Krazy Kruizers · 09-30-2007, 05:46 PM

A number of years ago we did the Nautilus Semi-Sub - we had a bit of a problem with a young female who would not allow anyone to sit close to her - thus not everyone could down below. I looked at her from the top of the stairs - made a comment and then DH and I volunteered to stay above.

As it turned out we saw more than those below because of the murky waters.

jstancil · 01-12-2008, 09:00 PM

Question about the Nautilus. My wife has rheumatoid arthritis and cannot climb ladders. How is the Nautilus accesses. particularly going down below? I have done the Atlantis Submarines and she could definitely not do that. We are hoping to do the Nautilus when in George Town in May, but need to know if it is feasible for her. Thanks for any input.