CLUE #1:
The Cayman Islands are commonly recognised as the birthplace of recreational diving. In 1957, scuba pioneer Bob Soto opened the first Grand Cayman Dive Shop and unveiled our undersea wonders to all.

Today, Cayman stands as one of the world’s top dive destinations and features over 40 knowledgeable operators. With a different site for every day of the year, it’s no wonder why enthusiasts can’t stay away from our waters.

CLUE #2:
Bubbly squirrelfish, mosaics of colourful sponges, personable groupers—in the Cayman Islands, you’ll encounter an impressive host of marine life. Knowing that divers pose no threat, our critters are happy to go about their daily doings in the presence of visitors. A perfect place to befriend a sea creature is Stingray City on the North Sound of Grand Cayman. At this famous 12-foot dive, visitors will delight as stingrays approach and play without hesitation.

Our waters are also calm and clear, possessing an impressive 100 ft. plus visibility. These conditions combined create brilliant opportunities for photographers and videographers. Whether it’s a shipwreck teeming with garden eels or an immense coral system, don’t miss your chance to capture our unforgettable sights on film.

CLUE #3:
Beneath the waves of our smallest island, Little Cayman, rests an underwater marvel unlike anything else in the Caribbean. Bloody Bay Wall is a sheer coral drop situated along the northern shore of this mostly undeveloped island. The vertical wall profile of this marvel begins at 20 ft. and eventually amasses well beyond 1,000 ft.

Contained and protected by the Bloody Bay Marine Park, the wall thrives with an awe-inspiring medley of rare sponges. A panorama view of Bloody Bay Wall is truly striking: yellow tube sponges mesh alongside blood red basket sponges, heart-shaped azure vase sponges blend into red rope sponges. Every hue is highlighted among the amazing visibility of Cayman’s waters. A closer look proves even more fascinating—the wall hosts an unbelievable family of fish life: brown coneys mingle with triggerfish as cleaner shrimps zip throughout.

More than a dozen dive sites pattern the Bloody Bay Wall. The most prolific of these spots are Three Fathom Wall, Marilyn’s Cut, and Randy’s Gazebo.

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A trio of islands just two hours from Miami, the Cayman Islands are widely renowned for their underwater worlds. Each island offers very different adventures for divers of all levels from novice to Nitrox and Tec diving.

On Grand Cayman, you’ll discover over 200 dive sites, many of which are a few minutes offshore. Located at the northern tip of Seven Mile Beach, the Kittiwake is Grand Cayman’s latest attraction. After a triumphant sinking in 2011, this ex-submarine rescue vessel become increasingly popular. A quick glimpse at one of the Kittiwake’s multiple decks might show a Goliath Grouper patrolling the stern or a school of silver-eyed jacks slipping by.

The Sister Islands, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, are mostly untouched. Cayman Brac has more than fifty dive sites, eleven of which are reachable by shore. On this forested island, you’ll also find the only Russian warship in the Western Hemisphere open to divers—the MV Capt. Keith Tibbetts. As mentioned, Little Cayman claims the Bloody Bay Wall among its deep-sea treasures; but that’s not all you’ll find on this tiny island, there are more than fifty dive sites to explore.
Whether it’s your first time in fins or you’ve long enjoyed the spoils of the sea, the Cayman Islands are an ideal destination for any traveller.

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