When it comes to combining diving, dining and a brilliant location on the water, Cobalt Coast is as close to perfect as one can get.

According to Arie Barendrecht of Cobalt Coast, the resort is pretty much as for north as you can go on the western end of Grand Cayman.

“People tend to discover us unexpectedly and then are amazed to find out that we are located on the north side. We point straight out to Cuba – it is hardly visible, but that’s where it is,” he smiles.

With cool breezes pretty much year round, and an unbeatable view of the ocean, the resort also boasts a somewhat more rural setting, which according to Arie is exactly what many overseas guests are looking for when they come to Cayman.

“Of course, we do breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, any day of the year. But our speciality is taking care of divers,” says Arie.

With the mini wall just a five minute swim offshore, and the wall itself just a couple of minutes’ swim further out, the location is perfect for shore diving, while DiveTech provides boat dives in the morning and afternoon.

“Most people arrive between one and two in the afternoon and they are shore diving before five. And if you can do a shore dive after a long day of travel, that’s value and that’s what they appreciate,” says Arie.

Of course, divers are not averse to the occasional pint.

“Once people sit down, the very first thing they ask is ‘What is local?’,” says Arie.

With various Cayman Islands Brewery products on tap, Cobalt Coast can certainly offer guests a selection of local brews.

“It’s been a great beer, and it really hits the spot for the average American beer drinker. Imagine being raised on Budweiser and Miller Lite, and now you get to drink a real beer,” laughs Arie.