About the Owner

"Stay at Cobalt Coast Dive Resort

and discover an Island treasure"

Here are some noteworthy points you might like to know:

The Cayman Island dollar is worth $1.25US which makes our destination a bit more pricey then most Caribbean islands. In exchange for that you will experience a comfortable and natural experience which is difficult to describe, but you'll know it when you're here. To hold your reservation, all we ask is a $500 deposit with the remainder due upon arrival.

Did you know that mosquitoes are hardly around, thanks to an intensive 40 year long eradication program - that’s Government action at its best.

Take time to review our lunch and dinner menus, priced in US dollars. Also available is the meal plan, real good value considering the CI dollar. Restaurants have put Cayman on the map as excellent overall but they are pricey, therefore the meal plan is a good option when trying to keep your holiday budget in control.

Anywhere you travel around the island, we can point you towards arts and crafts products made by local artisans, made like in the old days.

Arie Barendrecht (Proprietor of Cobalt Coast Dive Resort, also referred to as the owner, operator and handyman extraordinaire) is never happier than when welcoming guests to share his Caribbean island dream retreat. His goal is for each and every guest to remember their stay at Cobalt Coast as a special experience.

Drawn to Grand Cayman by the tropical breezes, warm and clear waters mixed with the laid back lifestyle of the Caribbean, Arie retired here in 1994 after a 30-year career in the tourism and travel industry. A career that started on-board a Holland America cruise liner in 1963 and culminated in managing a major hotel in the city that never rests: Las Vegas – after all that he deserved a well earned break and where better than the beautiful Cayman Islands.

Arie did not stay retired long though. His conscience insisted he put his years of experience and creativity to work, so he bought land overlooking the ocean in the most peaceful part of West Bay, where the parrot fish can be seen grazing off the coral, and the sea fans wave gently in the water just a few yards offshore. It was heaven on earth and the ideal place to build a small resort with its one of a kind uninterrupted view over a perfect sea. He named it Cobalt Coast Dive Resort. He certainly is a purveyor of great memories! Please email your questions or special requests about the resort or the on-site dive center in advance so we will be well informed to ensure you have the best vacation ever, whether you are an avid diver, a snorkeler or just taking it easy, we want you to have the best vacation ever!

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