Explore Trinity Caves
Made famous in the ’90s by the crime thriller film ‘The Firm’, Trinity Caves has since become one of the most requested dive sites in Grand Cayman. Situated in the West Wall, canyons eroded in the wall’s structure have converged forming three incredible winding tunnels. Lit either side, the ambient light guides divers as they witness turtles, nurse shark, and eagle ray taking refuge in the sheltered tunnels.
Trinity Caves diving is possible from dive centres and dive resorts located in George Town or along Seven Mile Beach. If you are planning to dive Caymans three islands, it is best to jump on one of the visiting liveaboards that sails throughout the Cayman Islands.
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Diving at Trinity Caves
The ‘Trinity’ refers to three long tunnel swim-throughs, where the canyon has converged. The archways at the end of the tunnels lead you through a window out into the deep blue with a dramatic vertical drop-off. With the tunnels sitting at around 22 meters/72 feet, it’s possible to exit one tunnel before entering through another to admire the unique topography. After you have explored the tunnels, you can admire the beauty of a shallow reef on your safety stop.
As the tunnels are over 18 meters/59 feet, novice dive courses are not held at Trinity Caves, but if you have plans to do your advanced dive course, there’s no reason why one of your fun dives can’t include finning around the narrow passageways.
Top Wildlife Sightings at Trinity Caves
As well as the incredible topography, where shafts of light filter down into the canyon creating a unique experience, there is also a variety of marine life inhabiting the site. Besides the usual Cayman critters of schooling snapper, Nassau grouper, and the inquisitive hawksbill turtle divers can find channel cling crabs, lobsters and a large array of other crustaceans hiding in the crevices of the wall.
Large tube sponges, delicate sea fans and radiant black coral adorn the walls as the occasional eagle ray is seen in the sandy flats searching for a bite to eat. Nurse sharks have been known to shelter in the tunnels while if you use eagle eyes, it’s possible to spot the fascinating leopard flatworm decorating the walls.
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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The best Months to dive at Trinity Caves
Scuba diving at Trinity Caves is available all-year-round. Due to the location of the site, on the leeward side of the island, conditions are at their calmest. Between June and November at the Cayman Islands, the islands can experience hurricanes and the weather can often be unpredictable.
As one of Grand Cayman’s most popular sites, Trinity Caves diving can find you diving alongside a number of other divers at the same time. To avoid ‘traffic’ it’s best to visit the dive site by liveaboards, where you can arrive at the site much earlier than those who set sail from Seven Mile Beach via dive centres and dive resorts.
