Dive Sites off the East End of Grand Cayman
Surrounded by deep plunging walls and protective shallow reefs, the Cayman Islands are home to some of the best (Top 3) Scuba Diving in the Caribbean Diving! The islands’ relative seclusion in the Caribbean Sea results in some of the cleanest ocean waters with healthy coral reefs. Scuba dive in the Cayman Islands and experience an amazing underwater landscape, where vibrantly coloured marine life can be enjoyed in fairly calm and amazingly clear warm waters. Grand Cayman is basically in the middle of the underwater mountain range known as the Cayman Trench – It provides incredible sea walls to explore… Walls covered in coral and sponges and descends to depths of over 2000 feet. There’s plenty of caves, chutes, and swim-through tunnels to examine. The Cayman Islands are truly a Diver’s Paradise!
Some of the best Grand Cayman diving can be found around the East End of the island – Home to over 50 official dive sites! Check out some of the details below (listed clockwise starting from the north/west corner):
- Julie’s Wall
- Starting at 55 feet (17m) deep, this site has plenty of sponges and other marine life
- Babylon
- This uncrowded wall can be found around 40 feet (12m) deep with a pinnacle feature and plenty of coral and sea fans as well as sponges and tropical fish
- McCurley’s Wall
- Northern Lights
- Top Secret
- Omega Reef
- Little Bluff Reef
- Anchor Point
- This sheltered site is ideal for beginners, with plenty of coral and fish as well as turtles and rays
- Old #12
- Kathleen’s Reef
- Delwin’s Delight
- Split Rock
- Fish Tank
- Black Rock Canyon
- This relatively shallow site starts on a ledge that varies in depth from 20 to 50 feet (6-15m). This colourful site has plenty of coral and fish as well as lobster and eel deeper in the canyon. A good spot for night diving.
- Black Rock Drop-off
- Valley of the Dolls
- This site features a large canyon filled with corals and sponges
- Barrel Sponge Wall
- Roger’s Reef
- Turtle Pass
- This site has a steep, deep drop-off and is home to, that’s right, turtles…
- Chub Hole
- This site starts around 60 feet (18m) deep and features a mini-wall with plenty of swim-throughs and large fish
- Cinderella’s Castle
- Glamis Wreck
- Snapper Hole
- This site features plenty of tunnels / swim-throughs, as well as large fish, eels and lobsters. There’s also a 19th century anchor to be spotted.
- Dragon’s Lair
- Lost Wall
- Old Wreck Head
- 99 Anemone Reef
- Giglin’ Marlin
- Sunrise Reef
- Grouper Grotto
- This relatively shallow site bottoms out at 65 feet (20m) deep. There’s plenty of coral and sea fan filled caves and swim-throughs as well as large fish to see
- Old Isaacs
- Scuba Bowl
- Pat’s Wall
- McKenny’s Canyon
- The Maze
- This site is about 100 feet (30m) deep and features dark caves and swim-throughs filled with corals and sea fans
- Lighthouse Wall
- Playing Field
- This relatively shallow site features a sloping ledge ranging in depth from 35 to 60 feet (10-18m) deep. You’ll see lobsters among the coral fingers. A great spot for beginners.
- Lodge Anchor
- The Arch
- Dumbo’s Lookout
- Three Sisters
- Lost Valley
- Kangaroo Gorge
- High Rock Drop-off
- Tarpon Terrace
- River of Sands
- Ironshore Gardens
- This site features a mini-wall / ledge / swim-throughs alive with coral, sea fans and a variety of fish
- Maggie’s Maze
- Crusher’s Wall
- Kelly’s Caverns
- This site features a colourful reef and coral (and crab) filled caves and tunnels
- Little House on the Prairie
- Tarpon Tap Room
- Fantasy Land
- This relatively shallow site bottoms out a 60 feet (18m) deep and features coral structures with swim-throughs. A good spot for beginners and underwater photography
- Elmo’s Wall
- Frank Sound Gardens
Also check out Scuba Diving at Grand Cayman’s: West Coast; North Wall & North Sound; and South Side as well as Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Take a look at Grand Cayman Snorkeling too…
Planning a Cayman Islands Scuba Diving vacation? Go back to Cayman Islands Diving for a list of local Dive Centres / Boat Operators who’ll take good care of you
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