Mike Nelson is the Owner and Operator of Cayman Sea Elements. Mike has been involved in the dive industry for over 25 years and has called Cayman home for many of those. He is an author of the first and only dive guide to Stingray CIty. “Swim with the Rays!”
He is an avid photographer and has been published in most of the major dive magazines. As Owner of Bone-Dry Photo he has explored the world recording the magnificent scenery and animals found under the sea and on the land.
Mike’s has passion for conservation and the preservation of the environment and he is always enthusiastic in sharing his knowledge with the guests!
Don Foster has always been involved in water sports in the Cayman Islands; He is one of the pioneers in the dive industry on the islands. He is the founder of Don Foster’s Dive. Don was also The Cayman Islands Marine Conservation Board Chairman for many years and worked on developing The Caymans Islands Marine Parks System. Don also worked with the Department of Tourism to promote The Cayman Islands. Don has a vast knowledge of Caymans underwater world and its history which he loves to share with our visitors on the tours that he Captains.
Cari Nelson, Mike’s daughter, is an integral member of our staff. She is at school in Florida and helps out whenever she is back on the island. Cari is our kayak guide extraordinaire! Check out all of her rave reviews on Trip Advisor!
Born in Colorado, USA. Cari has lived all her life in Grand Cayman .
She is a PADI-certified diver and volunteers for the Cayman Islands Humane society and is a long time supporter of animal rights. When not on the kayak trips she can be found riding her horse or playing with her dogs.