Cayman Islands

Fisheries (★4.4)

The most westerly dive site on the north side of Cayman Brac. From the mooring pin, follow the mini wall past two sandy chutes and you reach a large pillar coral. Top of the coral is approx. 30ft/9m and reef floor sits at 50ft/15m.

Ocean Frontiers Ltd., KYI-1801 East End

Babylon, Cayman (★4.4)

Babylon features a towering pinnacle rising from over 100 feet/ 30 meters to 45 feet/ 15 meters, vibrant corals and sponges in a narrow passage, and a glowing shallow reef with coral fingers and open sand.

Ocean Frontiers Ltd., KYI-1801 East End

Chub Hole (★4.5)

Southeast of the pin, the miniwall features a maze of tunnels, canyons, and archways. Northward, the reef opens with large overhangs and towering coral fingers.

Mares

Anchor Point (★4.4)

20 min boat ride from Compass Point Dive Resort. Mooring ball situated on the wall with a pin depth of 58 ft / 17 m. Mild to moderate current is often observed at this dive site. It is accessible via a shore entry but local knowledge is advised.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Jax Dax (★4.7)

Great shallow dive site with a beautiful coral formation. Includes spur and groove formation with one giant finger coral connecting the shallow reef to the deep reef system.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Cayman Brac (★4.3)

With over 50 named dive sites, Cayman Brac, the least populated of the Cayman Islands, has something for everyone. Breathtaking wall dives, great wrecks, and beautiful coral gardens.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Eagle Ray Pass (★4.6)

Located on the north side of Grand Cayman, the top of the wall is about 55 feet with a shear drop below to the abyss below with chunky finger coral and sand stretching towards the barrier reef.

Mares

Maggie’s Maze (★4.6)

Named after a prominent 1990s divemaster, Maggie’s Maze features a long, winding canyon deepening toward a southern sand patch. The site is defined by a complex network of three intersecting arches east of the pin and a scenic swim-through that frames the open sand and deep blue.

Mares

River of Sands (★4.3)

River of Sands features a flat sandy bottom that drops at a 45-degree angle, flowing through narrow channels toward a main drop-off at 50 feet. This sheltered site is protected from strong currents and includes a network of overhangs, ledges, and narrow swim-throughs.

Ocean Frontiers Ltd., KYI-1801 East End

Breaker’s Cutback (★4.4)

Breaker’s Cutback features an overhanging wall at 80 feet, vibrant sponges, and a sharp, right-angled cutback creating a striking optical illusion against the deep blue.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Lobster Pot (★4.4)

Shallow dive site on the North West End of Cayman Brac. A sloping miniwall starts at 10m/30ft and meets the sand at a depth of 16m to 20m/55 to 65 ft. Abundant patches of coral surround the miniwall.

Aqualung

Turtle Alley (★4.4)

Shallow dive site on the North West End of Cayman Brac.Colorful miniwall that starts at 30 ft flanked by silver sand and patches of coral at a depth of 55 to 65 ft.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Lighthouse Reef - Cayman Brac (★4.4)

A close dive to the West End dock. Top of the reef is approx 20ft and in the sand it is about 45-50ft. There is an outer reef. The inner reef consists of multiple swim-throughs

Aqualung

East Chute (★4.4)

Beautiful wall dive site with a swim through and a small wreck. The top of the wall at East Chute is 45-50ft with sandy channels down to the wall. The Cayman Mariner wreck lies in the sand at about 55ft and home to a lot of macro life.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Sunset Reef (★4.2)

Five minute drive from the Compass Point Dock. A shallow reef system within the natural lagoon with protection from the prevalent swell from the barrier reef. A oasis of coral heads with an old Spanish anchor resting in the sand patch. The reef starts at a depth of 22 feet / 7 metres and travels up to 6 feet / 2 m

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