If owning a boat is on your wish list, then having access to North Sound is a must. Especially if you crave peace and quiet with beautiful views, plus the escape clause of being right next door to the hustle and bustle of Seven Mile Beach. Governor's Harbour, Salt Creek Cay, Snug Harbour, Grand Harbour and Safe Haven are gateways to North Sound on the west side of the island, while Patrick's Island and Sunrise Landing cater for access from the south. Canal front developments all provide perfect safe harbour for boats of all sizes as do the marina facilities at the Cayman Islands Yacht Club.

North Sound is a shallow bay just over seven miles by six miles protected by a barrier reef. In days of old, local fisherman frequented the sheltered water inside the reef to clean their catch before market. Bottom feeding Southern Stingrays caught on to the idea of a free meal ticket and soon flocks of these elegant winged rays congregated on a daily basis. This eventually gave rise to the Stingray City dive site and Sandbar snorkelling area, where hundreds of tourists offer morsels of frozen squid in exchange for being able to witness the excitement of the rays feeding frenzy.

Golf is another attraction, and backing on to North Sound, Cayman offers the par seventy-one, eighteen-hole championship layout of the Links complete with its six thousand five hundred yards and characteristic Caribbean trade winds in an old school setting reminiscent of a traditional Scottish golf course. Charming views of the North Sound in a lush landscaped environment make a round here an experience not to be missed. Britannia Golf Club at the Hyatt is also not far away.

The very popular houses and apartments around this North Sound area start at mid upper range due to their many dock and canal front views and close proximity to Seven Mile Beach.

The intimate Salt Creek family neighbourhood is one interesting colonial styled residential development to be built over the next five years, north of the Cayman Islands Yacht Club, it will enjoy private access to the North Sound. Keep you eyes open for for some great property investments.