Diving in Little Cayman

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Little Cayman: Divers' Paradise in the British West Indies

If you've explored a sample of the thousands of dive locations all over the world and done your homework, you will quickly place the Little Cayman on your "absolutely must dive" list. And for experienced divers, the "Bloody Bay Wall" found in Little Cayman, is something magical with a reputation that really sets it apart.

With its fantastic biodiversity of marine life and natural habitats, it offers the best diving in the Caymans. Its crystal waters are home to hundreds of different marine and aquatic species. Divers who visit, experience a sea floor that has an approximate depth of 25 feet before experiencing a sudden and massive 6000 ft. drop which opens up the breathtaking Bloody Bay Wall, dubbed as one of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the Diving World.

If you are a dive enthusiast who has yet not explored the waters of the Bloody Wall, you will find that there is more to this place than just your average diving spot. Like all the great centers, there is in Little Cayman a great choice of excellent dive sites for all levels of divers that offer glorious conditions and magnificent marine life.

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Dive Spots in Little Cayman

1. Three Fathom Wall

The Mixing Bowl of Little Cayman

At Three Fathom Wall, which derives its name from three fathoms (approximately 18 feet) in depth, new or fairly inexperienced divers can start with a stunning snorkeling experience. The Mixing Bowl, as it is also known by others, allows divers to explore Bloody Wall's vertical depths and the sandy patches of Jackson Bay. Take note that Three Fathom has two sides to it; namely the East and West. Marine life such as sharks, turtles, sting rays, eagle rays and many other micro fish organisms can be seen on these sides of the wall which is also a popular spot for a night dive.

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Little Cayman Dive Trip- Mixing Bowl (November 4, 2009)
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2. Marilyn's Cut in Little Cayman

The Hole in the Wall

Another interesting must-experience dive site in Little Cayman is Marilyn's Cut or the Hole in the Wall as others have come to know it by. This spot is home to two famous groupers which divers have given names: Benji and Freddie. You can consider yourself lucky if you encounter one of these friendly creatures on your dive. Some divers have compared them to little puppies as they love to have their tummies tickled. These are seriously BIG fish and if you haven't bunoed in to one before it will be a real experience.

Take note that this area derived its name because it is situated in a cut that separates into two canyons in the reef. It is generally a hole in the wall where you are able to explore yellow and red tube sponges along with the various other marine life that circles the area. The vertical landscape is extraordinary.

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3. The Magic Roundabout

Nancy's Cup of Tea

Now, here is a favourite for those who love corals in all their magical complexities. Magic Roundabout, also known by its other name, Nancy's Cup of Tea, is geographically situated west of Jackson's Point and South of Little Cayman. Here, divers can experience enormous coral pinnacles that they can circle around and around and thus the name Magic Roundabout. The marine life here ranges from coral trees, elephant ear corals, various colored tube sponges. If you haven't seen it, you simply won't believe the varieties and cutting colours. The usual gangs of Nassau groupers, bigeyes, and glassfishes putz about to add dimension. Although there are many more species of critters that can be seen here, you may occasionally come across bigger smilers like reef sharks and rays if you are lucky.

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Diving in the Caymans is quite an experience. There are sites with wrecks that you can explore. Visibility is also good and marine life is abundant.

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4. Bloody Bay Wall

Randy's Gazebo

If you have more time to explore Bloody Bay Wall, you must dive in Randy's Gazebo. Another name divers have come to call this spot is The Chimney. From the name itself you've guessed that it forms a shape of a chimney that is approximately 40 feet wide and 40 feet in depth. This is where you really get the thrill of three dimensional movement, more like being a falcon than a land bound human. You can further explore the area with depths of up to 70 feet (well within the safety range for diving) where you can tour the various mini chimneys along the way. This is where you will discover the famous limestone archway in which divers swim with turtles, durgons, butterfly fishes, and all the other rainbow herd that live in the area. What is interesting about this spot is that you are also able to view magnificent barrel sponges, anemones, and yellow tube sponges.

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5. Grundy's Gardens

Excellent sightseeing

Divers visiting Little Cayman should check out Grundy's Gardens which is known to be good for greater depths and excellent sight-seeing. This half sand - half gravel site was discovered and named after the marine conservator Mike Grundy. It is home to aquatic life such as barracudas, halfbeaks, and marine worms and has a maximum depth of at least 30 meters and a visibility factor at an estimated 40 meters. Remember though, you lose a lot of the colour spectrum at this depth so be ready for shades of blue.

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Hey...make the most out of your visit to the Little Cayman and hit the full range of super snorkeling and diving spots that you can easily reach during your stay on the island. And buy a DECENT underwater camera. The 5 meter specials are useless. Get a purpose built one for around $300-$500. No one will believe your descriptions without the pictures and you can look back on the memories that were created during your stay. The reefs are under threat. Do this now while you can.

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Milan learns more about Cayman
?We have an article in June's edition of Sub [an Italian diving magazine] with the Kittiwake on the cover and seven pages highlighting what to do in Cayman.? The future months look set to be busy for the tourism team, which is continuing to increase ...
A worthy wreck for divers: USS Kittiwake
By Kim Segal, CNN The decommissioned USS Kittiwake has retired as a dive site just off the coast of Grand Cayman. (CNN) -- The water is so clear you can see it from the surface. It's the Cayman Islands' newest tourist attraction, the USS Kittiwake.
Lionfish awareness initiative launched
A special worldwide lionfish awareness and first aid initiative has launched in the Cayman Islands. There are several components to the programme, according to Dan Orr of Divers Alert Network. ?I was down for Scubabowl 2011 and spoke to people about ...
Looking Back: He visited an old 'friend'
As he recalled there were nine old ships sunken in that area for divers to explore. The ?Caymanian Compass,? a Cayman island newspaper, ran a feature story on McLenahan on April 10, 2012, complete with his photo. Joe Shooman was the writer.

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Little Cayman as A Dive Spot

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Do you think Little Cayman is the best dive spot in the world?

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Definitely

Tipi says:

You make it sound wonderfully inviting!

No way

skiesgreen says:

No. the Great Barrier Reef beats it.

 

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Tourist from Tampa dies snorkeling in Caymans
AP GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands ? Cayman Islands police say a tourist from Tampa died over the weekend while snorkeling during a vacation in the British Caribbean territory. A police statement says the 56-year-old man died while snorkeling off Grand ...
Calling the kettle black
So Mr. Molmar, where is your lack of interest in the Caymans as an investment and financial self-gain centre as you tend to boast about in your comments? Why did you not just keep visiting and enjoying it all, instead of making this move of purchase.
Porsche Cayman S Sport 3.4 flat 6 broken down
In April 2011, it broke down with a misfire in the number two cylinder. A new set of ignition coils was the remedy. Cost £500. Mileage 8300 It broke down again on Saturday. Had a call from the dealer saying there was no compression in number six ...
Florida AG Pam Bondi Celebrates Wedding In The Cayman Islands
The Florida AG gets married in the Caymans? So what? by james Location: fl on May 27, 2012 at 05:48 PM meanwhile people in fl. are taking pain pills. scott is in spain and bondi is in the islands doing god's know what. by Don Location: Fl. on May 27, ...

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  • Tipi Apr 15, 2012 @ 7:34 am | delete
    I don't know how I've missed this wonderful treasure and just enjoyed your enthusiasm so much, I think the Cayman Islands should be grateful to have you promoting the diving experience there. I've never dived or even been beyond a fresh water lake but sure would enjoy meeting Bill, Annie and James! As always, your love shines brightly in this delight and it is delightfully blessed!
  • aesta1 Apr 15, 2012 @ 9:37 am | delete
    I don't know how I can thank you for your generous comments.
  • Ladymermaid Apr 10, 2012 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    I have never been out diving but I sure love to go swimming. I love the feel of the water around me.
  • aesta1 Apr 11, 2012 @ 5:18 am | delete
    Swimming in the ocean can be sticky fir a while so go where the swimming pool is close to the ocean.
  • skiesgreen Apr 1, 2012 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    Gorgeous spot and beautiful pics on this well done lens. Featured now on Blessed by Skiesgreen. Hugs
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