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DEEP SEA FISHING Cayman Islands waters THE CAYMAN WALL This Franko's West End of Grand Cayman Detail
boast world class fishing suitable for the picture shows the typical
novice fisherman to professionals who come wall and reef structure all
for international fishing tournaments. There around Grand Cayman. Shown
are numerous fishing boat operators who is a cross section from the
take visitors on excursions to fish for blue shore to over 800' depth, OLD WRECK HEAD (SHARK ALLEY) 30’-60’ (9-18m)
marlin, barracuda, wahoo, yellow fin tuna, just a short distance from 0 1 PARROTFISH CAVERNS 60’-100’ (18-30m)
blackfin tuna, rainbow runners, tarpon, skip- shore at the Cobalt Coast S Nautical Miles 0 1 THE MAZE 60’-100’ (18-30m)
Marlin jack tuna, sailfish, white marlin, dorado, and Resort on the north end of C Statute Miles 1 RIVER OF SANDS 55’-100’ (17-30m)
more. A TUNNEL OF LOVE 55’-100’ (17-30m)
West Grand Cayman. The L TARPON TERRACE 33’-60’ (11-18m)
shore slopes gradually over E Kilometers 0 BKANGAROO GORGE 60’-120’+ (18-36m+)
the reef zone to where it DUMBO’S LOOKOUT 60’-100’ (18-30m)
CAYMAN TURTLE FARM The sea turtle is deeply rooted reaches beautiful coral CATACOMBS 30’-60’ (9-18m)
in Cayman history, as it once represented a way of 251 LOST VALLEY 30’-60’ (9-18m)
livelihood. Nowhere else can visitors see an endangered LODGE ANCHOR 30’-60’ (9-18m)
species so successfully bred and raised for conservation. pinnacles just in front of the GHOST MOUNTAIN 60’-120’ (18-36m) Just 100’ (30m) off TARPON TAP ROOM 33’-60’ (11-18m)
Turtles raised here are also used for restaurant food in awesome, near-vertical drop- the steeply sloping wall a singular pinnacle (Ghost Mountain) KELLY’S CAVERNS 30’-50’ (9-15m)
order to prevent poaching in the wild. Boatswain's Beach rises up out of the deep to only 60’ depth. It is covered with 1210
Cayman Turtle Farm is a must-see when visiting Grand gorgonians and colourful sponges. The wall has black corals
Cayman. off into the deep. Shown and bright finger corals.
TORTUGA RUM CAKE FACTORY Souvenir Rum Cakes purchased in George Town moored above the wall is a
are made at this bakery right next to the Cayman Turtle Farm. You can watch the Divetech dive boat. Divetech 311 BLUE PINNACLES 60’-100’ (18-30m) Boat dive to mini wall reef with a
bakers at work, plus sample the rum-flavored cakes Monday-Friday 8-5, and Sat- pair of huge coral buttresses leading to the drop-off. Crest of drop-off
provided this fabulous has lots of fish and beautiful sea fans.
depiction of Grand Cayman's
19024'N Wall. BEAR'S PAW 30’-45’ (9-14m) Boat dive HOLE IN THE WALL 60’-100’ (18-30m) Boat dive to a vertical wall which begins at
MARTIN'S WALL to a garden reef at 45’ (14m), but the 65 ‘ (20m), with a too-deep-to-swim-through giant, sponge-encrusted arch in its face.
CLIFF HANGER drop-off can be accessed from here too. Fabulous scenery with myriads of small fishes.

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urday 8-2:30. The Cracked Conch is a popular visitor lunch stop nearby. PETE'S Replenishment Zone 656' 200m MAIN STREET 60’-100’ (18-30m) Boat dive to near vertical wall where eagle
SPONGE POINT (GROUPER POINT) 33’-100’ (11-30m) RAVINE 33' 10m rays and turtles frequently glide by over the deep blue descent.

SPANISH BAY REEF 70-90’ (21-27m) Conch Point TARPON ALLEY WEST & EAST 60’-100’ (18-30m) Boat dive to spectacular
Shore entry for easy scuba or snorkeling amongst nice coral heads. Villas Pappagallo coral formations where the big attraction is a resident school of tarpon.
SCHOOLHOUSE REEF 20’-50’ (6-15m) Shallow dive accessible from shore & Pappagallo Restaurant 21.5 The “alley" is a cut in the reef near the drop-off.

for scuba or snorkeling above nice coral gardens. Divetech has a pier at Spanish Bay 16'Double Head5m PRINCESS PENNY'S PINNACLE 46’-60’ (14-18m) A monolithic
the Cobalt Coast Resort for easy access. 17 Marine Park man 1.5 5 pinnacle named for record freediver Penny Ventura rises up
HAVE A HELL OF A GOOD TIME! An extremely weathered outcropping outside the wall with a vertical drop into the abyss. The pinnacle
of ironshore (petrified coral) gives the visitor a glimpse of the proverbial 2 is covered by gorgonians and sea rods, sheet coral, star corals,
"Hell". To prove you've been to Hell, send a postcard with a "Hell" postmark brain corals and little cup corals, plus tube sponges and other
colourful sponges. The crest is a goby cleaning station for
from the post office next door to the Hell visitor center. The visitor center OLD STORES Sanders 21.5 passing big fishes and hawksbill turtles. White-spotted eagle
store is called "The Devil's Hangout Gift Shop." When you are in the store, Rock
make sure to tell Ivan the proprietor that he has a Hell of a nice place. Rd. rays fly over the abyss. LIGHTHOUSE WALL 40'-80' (12-24m)
Birch Tree
HEPP'S WALL 60’-100’ (18-30m) Cobalt Coast Dive Resort JOSH'S CANYON 60’-100’ (18-30m)
Hill Rd.
HEPP'S PIPELINE 33’-66’ (10-20m) Shore accessible scuba Boatswains Bay BARKERS Palmetto Pt. 2.5 VALLEY OF THE RAYS 60’-100’ (18-30m)
diving and snorkeling. White sandy shore slopes down to Vulgunners CHANNEL'S END REEF 40'-60' (12-18m)
the edge of a steep wall. Good dive for beginners. BOATSWAINS BIRCH Sea BLUE PETER REEF 30’ (9m)
BAY TREE Pond Ponds
HILL
DIVETECH REEF (TURTLE REEF) 30’-60’ (9-18m) The Magnificent THE SHORES
19023'N Shore accessible scuba diving or snorkeling just off Dive Dump Barker Cay Yellowtail Snapper STINGRAY CITY WEST
Grand Cayman’s famous turtle farm. Divers will see STINGRAY CITY EAST
turtles in their natural habitat. This is a favorite Swamp

night dive for octopus and other nocturnals. Boatswains Point B' MOUNT

Boatswain's Beach TURTLE FARM MINI-WALL Ed Bush PLEASANT
Cayman Turtle Farm
Cracked Conch Sports BLACK FOREST (NORTH) 66’-100’ (20-30m) Boat dive
Complex to mini-wall reef with canyons of black corals. Huge
North West Point Rd. Southern Stingray buttresses of star corals rise like pinnacles.
BONNEVILL
Town Hall THE COMMON GLADES

Northwest Harbor Boat Launch & Diver Entry Hell Rd. Clinic BRISTOL Road BOTABANO Head of Barkers EAGLE RAY PASS 75’-100’ (23-30m) Boat to deep
Hell Post Rev. MANOR pass where eagle rays fly slowly by, or search the
VICKSVILLE Office DUSTY PLACE Morgans Harbour
Black WATER Marina sand for snacks.
GROUND BATTLE
LIGHTHOUSE POINT 10’-60’ (3-18m) New dive site HELL GROUND Dive Boat Pier STINGRAY CITY To 12' (4m) LEMON REEF 40’-66’ (12-20m) Good second spot
is convenient to the Divetech pier. Pristine mini Rd. Botabano Regarded by all divers as the world’s best 12’ (4m) on a two-dive boat trip. Coral gardens are rich in
wall from 25' (8m) to 60' (18m) has rays, scorpion Calypso Bar & Grill
fish, tarpon, crayola reef fish, a collection of inver- deep dive, this wonderful dive takes place on a sandycorals and fish and its shallow, light area make for
tebrates, plus an old anchor. seafloor in Grand Cayman's North Sound. Here, great photos.
COBALT RIDGE, a long swim or scooter ride offshore, Police 2 divers interact with Grand Cayman’s extraordinary LEMON WALL 55-100’+ (17-30m+) Boat dive to
is the edge of the deep wall. North West Point Church St. fleet of southern stingrays, plus accompanying superb wall. Sand channels spill over the rim of
NORTH WEST POINT 64’-100’ (19-30m) CORAL GABLES P.O. yellowtail snappers, gray snappers, sergeant majors, the North wall. The further the descent, the more
Bonnie's WEST BAY and a few lovely green moray eel specimens. The rich and diverse the marine life, including blue
DOLPHIN DROP-OFF 70’-100’ (21-30m) Foster's attraction for all of the thousands of divers and sea fans, green finger sponges, yellow tunicates,
Arch Dolphin Food Fair snorkelers who come here in endless tour boats is lobsters and green sea turtles.
Point up-close-and-personal encounters with the friendly

BONNIE'S ARCH 40’-70’ (12-21m) Named for Dolphin Point Topaz West Bay Swamp stingrays. The attraction for the stingrays is the LESLIE'S CURL 55-100’+ (17-30m+) The “curl” here is an
photographer Bonnie Charles, the "Arc de Triomphe of Villas
the Cayman Islands" has a majestic entrance leading Anchorage STINGRAY CITY A dive master presents an yummy squid handouts that the dive masters bring. overhang of the reef, which is the home of black coral and
divers into a Paris-like marine metropolis. offering of calamari to a friendly southern Note: Divers and snorkelers should leave the feeding many colourful corals and sponges, anemones and all types
stingray. The diver is immediately surrounded to the dive professionals who guide the tours. Also,
19022'N ORANGE CANYON 60’-100’ (18-30m) Named for the Public Beach Creek by others looking for a handout, including an keep your fingers out of harm's way from the poor- of fish and morays. The “curl” also features a swim-through.
orange elephant ear sponges that dominate the reef. intimidating, but familiar blind green moray sighted green morays. This is a spectacle not to
There are also gorgonians and big barrel sponges. Long Point Jackson's Little Salt eel who has been coming out of his hideout be missed!
This is a good spot to see big pelagic fishes, plus Cemetery Pond
Caribbean reef sharks, blacktips, and frogfish. for meals here for over a decade.

SENTINEL ROCK 60’-100’ (18-30m) Mooring at 70' (21m) Drifters Cove UPPER Salt Creek BOGGY SAND ROAD Here you'll see old, colorful, classic cottages and little Grandma 2 North Sound
Silver Sands LAND Julia's Beach, a good swim spot. Friday thru Sunday in a cute outdoor cafe called the
BIG TUNNELS 80’-120’ (24-36m) Convoluted arroyos, Grand Bay Club Heritage Kitchen you can get a serving of delicious fish fritters, fish, and fish tea (soup).
tunnels and crevices with colourful sponges and corals, This is a nice lunch stop on the way to or from all points north.
including black coral. Bring a torch. The Palms

EASY STREET 50’-100’ (15-30m) Mooring at 65' (19m) The Discovery Point Club SEVEN MILE BEACH The most famous, longest, and most popular beach in the Cayman 2.5

IN BETWEEN 50’-100’ (15-30m) Mooring at 57' (17m) 356 The Christopher Columbus Yacht Dr. VISTA DEL MAR Islands is situated in front of a row of hotels, condos, restaurants, shops and bars. Not
The Anchorage only is this one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, it is also a fabulous place to
DRAGON'S HOLE 66’-100’ (20-30m) Mooring at 70' (21m) people watch, swim, snorkel, take a long stroll, or watch the sunset.
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CHAIN REEF 35'-70' (10m-21m) Mooring at 35' (12m)
London House
BIG DIPPER 50’-100’ (15-30m) Mooring at 70' (21m)
USS KITTIWAKE Heritage Club Cayman Islands 2.5
LITTLE TUNNELS 30’-65’ (9-20m) Mooring at 58' (17m). Shore (July 4, 2010) Yacht Club
accessible spot that can be enjoyed as a snorkel adventure.
White Sands 2.5
ROUND ROCK WEST & EAST 60’-100’ (18-30m) Walls covered with
corals and sponges, including an elephant ear-sized elephant ear
sponge. Sea plumes and black coral stick out from the steep wall.
Sundowner 2

TRINITY CAVES 45’-100’ (14-30m) Grand Cayman’s oldest and most Admiral's Way "Sir Turtle"
dived sites. Three narrow canyons slope seaward. The east canyon
has an archway and pinnacle at edge of the drop-off. Black corals, Seven Mile Beach
basket sponges, barrel sponges and gorgonian whips in the caves. Fosters Dr. Governors Creek SIR TURTLE This is the unofficial national logo of the Cayman Islands.
A variation showing Sir Turtle with a flying scarf is used as the symbol
19021'N NEPTUNE'S WALL 66’-100’ (20-30m) Near-vertical wall dive full of 3 TREES Marriott Courtyard Mangrove Grill of Cayman Airways.
big barrel sponges, rope sponges, and gorgonians toward the top, Public Beach
and black corals deeper. Spiny lobsters and slipper lobsters 12.5 Governors Way Governors View of north end of Seven Mile Beach
inhabit nooks and crannies. BOLERO Harbour with its fine, soft sand, and its crystal
374 CRYSTAL waters, looking across Jackson's Pond CAYMAN ISLANDS NOTE: This map shows the roadways, dive sites, and things to see
SLAUGHTERHOUSE WALL 40’-50’ (12-15m) Great shallow mini wall HARBOUR to North Sound and Stingray City in the and do for the Cayman Islands as of February, 2010. Although every
good for all kinds of interesting and colourful invertebrates. Harbour Heights far background. effort was made to be accurate, this map does not reflect all local
changes that may have been made and there may be ommissions on
CEMETERY BEACH REEF to 10' (3m) Sandy beach entry to patch reef 2 this map. There is no paid advertising on this map. Although this
in clear turquoise water leads to elkhorn corals and a vast variety of map is reasonably accurate, this is not a navigational chart and its
tropical reef fishes. Great snorkeling A2 intended use is for information only. We make no warranties
expressed or implied. Your inputs are welcome and needed for
WALL STREET 66’-100’ (20-30m) Boat dive to one of the Caribbean’s Avalon Mitchells Grand Caymanian future updates in this work in progress. Contact Franko via
clearest water sites. The wall has absolutely pristine conditions in The Great House Creek Welch Point www.frankosmaps.com with your good comments and ideas.
which divers might feel they are the first ones ever there.
Plantana Lime Tree Ave. The Links SAFE
SAND CHUTE 35’-100’ (12-30m) The sand chute resembles a black Pinnacle SAFE HAVEN at Safehaven HAVEN
diamond ski slope, until you notice the garden eels peaking out of the
snow. At the deepest part of the dive there is a coral tunnel that Governor's Cayman Falls Safehaven Dr. CONCH Pronounced "konk", this has been a Cayman Island favorite dish for centuries.
ascends and lets you out at just 35’ deep. Residence Sunshine Suites The Queen Conch is a large snail that is cooked into a delicious stew. Restaurants
DOC POULSON (WRECK) To 50‘ (15m) Popular night dive on an intact, Westin Casuarina Resort also offer conch fritters and cracked conch. If you are visiting the Cayman Islands
scuttled 70' (21m) cable-layer (1981). Silversides and big groupers you should try it!
that eat them live in the wreck. 664 Villas of the Galleon
MITCH MILLER'S REEF 50’-60’ (15-18m) Boat dive to reef named for
the big band leader from the 1950’s and 1960’s TV fame. Big star Ritz Carlton Ritz Carlton GRAND CAYMAN GOLFING The Links at Safe Haven is an 18-hole championship golf course
coral heads are convoluted and have swim-throughs. Golf Course with beautiful scenery, plus an aqua driving range, and chipping and bunker practice areas.
MARTY'S WALL 50’-100’ (15-30m) Mini wall reef full of colourful The Britannia Golf Resort was designed by Jack Nicklaus, and is absolutely immaculate.
19020'N sponges, rich in corals and noted for its variety of invertebrates. Coralstone Club Road Rum Point Ferry Route It is Grand Cayman's most established course. Grand Cayman's newest golf course is at the
KNIFE 66’-100’ (20-30m) This boat dive is a steep slope (almost a 1 Ritz Carlton. The brand new fairways and greens of this championship course are destined
wall), where divers find green moray eels, octopi and big parrotfish. Water's Edge to become yet another famous Grand Cayman golf course, making the island a golfer's paradise.
USS KITTIWAKE 15’-75’ (5-23m) The “reefing” of this Chanticleer-class
U.S. Navy submarine rescue ship is at last a fact as of the summer of 12.5 Beachcomber Coconut Place Canal Point Dr.
2010. She is a 251'-4", 1780-ton ship in service from 1946 to 1994. She KFC
is the first U.S. Navy vessel donated to a foreign country for reefing. Foster's Food Fair
Her final resting place is off the North end of Seven Mile Beach Caribbean Club
LOST TREASURE REEF 30’-50’ (9-15m) Good boat dive to where there The Strand
are two moorings, or shore dive that can be enjoyed by snorkelers too. Casa Caribe Shopping Centre AIR TRANSPORTATION
SPANISH ANCHOR 40’-50’ (12’-15m) Old 8' long Spanish Anchor is The Islands Club SNUG Cayman Airways
encrusted with yellow tube sponges. Divers rub a bare spot for luck. Bamboo Jennifer Dr. HARBOR 4
ANGELFISH REEF 33’-50’ (11-15m) Boat dive for snorkels on a lovely The Colonial Club (800) GCAYMAN
photogenic reef amongst queen angelfish, French angelfish, colourful (345) 949-2311
sea fans and sea plumes, and numerous fish. Hemingways West Bay Buckingham Square Palm Heights Dr.
GREAT HOUSE WALL 20’-100’ (18-30m) Boat dive to wall that is also Cayman Beach Suites Britannia Villas
good for snorkelers who can see rising coral buttresses. Hyatt Canal
200m Lacovia Lone Britannia Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman
Star Bar & Grill

AQUARIUM NORTH (KILLER PUFFER) 33’-43’ (11-14m) Reef for scuba 656' 33' 10m Cayman Club Galleria Plaza Britannia Island Air
or snorkeling at Grand Cayman's open sea aquarium, with numerous 16' 5m The Sovereign Golf Resort Res.: (345) 949-5252
fishes swimming amongst antler coral, blue gorgonians and sea whips. Charter: (345) 949-0241
AQUARIUM SOUTH 33’-43’ (11-13m) Boat dive that is also good for West Bay Royal Palms Beach Club Sport's Supply 4
snorkeling tours. All kinds of surgeonfish, wrasse, parrotfishes, angel- 4000 sq. ft. sports
19019'N fishes, and butterflyfishes. Photographers love the fish variety on the Seagull superstore 2
backdrop of colourful corals and sponges. Cayman Reef Resort
PETER'S (GOVERNOR'S) REEF 30’-43’ (9-13m) Great snorkeling and West Shore Plaza GEORGE TOWN SUBMARINE TRIPS Atlantis Submarines and
easy scuba diving with French angelfish and parrotfish.. Cayman Sands CITA Nautilus, the Undersea Tour, offer unforgetably stunning undersea
15.5 Laguna Del Mar tours disembarking from George Town. This is fascinating even for
EAGLE'S NEST 50’-83’ (15-25m) Wall drop-off at the Seven Mile Beach Lawrence Bl. avid scuba divers and snorkelers.
midpoint, with white-spotted eagle rays and sea turtles cruising by or Regal Beach Club Night Islands Complex
resting. Colourful sponges intertwined with staghorn corals. Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort Club 3
JAX DAX 30’-43’ (9-13m) Boat dive to photogenic coral reef with stag- Comfort Suites F.J. Harquail Cultural Ctr.
horn, brain, star, and gorgonian corals. Seven Mile Beach Resort Turtle Beach Villas
PARADISE REEF 40’-50’ (12-15m) Pretty coral garden reef with a large, Tamarind Bay
toothy and tame dog snapper called “Fang”, who likes to visit with divers.
HOLIDAY INN DROP-OFF 60’-120’+ (18-35m+) Boat dive to wall that Plantation Village
drops straight down into the abyss. Diving here is like flying. Crescent Pointe
ORO VERDE WRECK 40’-56’ (12-17m) 200' (60m) former drug smuggler’s
boat, scuttled in 1980, and now encrusted with sponges and corals. Treasure Island Resort

Grandview Seven Mile Shops

Barracuda hang out, along with “Wanda” a big Nassau grouper. George Town Villas Queens Court THE BARCADERE International yachts and local boaters
HAMMERHEAD HOLE 66’-100’ (20-30m) Mooring at 30' (9m) depth. Marrel Dr. have a world-class marina to visit or call home. This marina
CARIBBEAN CLUB SAND CHUTE 55’-100’ (17-30m) Boat dive to gradual, Grape Tree Villas provides boat access directly from George Town to Stingray
sandy incline with southern stingrays and eagle rays. Coco Plum City and Grand Cayman's north coast.
Poinsettia

WILDLIFE REEF 40’-100’ (12-15m) Mini-wall reef begins at 60' (18m). Turquoise water reveals The Wharf Harquail
LONE STAR REEF 50’-60’ (15-18m) Photogenic fishy favorite dive site. the shallow Gamma wreck 21 KFC
ROYAL PALMS LEDGE 40’-56’ (12-17m) Great coral garden loaded with right off of Poinsettia.
fish for the delight of underwater photographers. Good shallow second GEORGE TOWN Touring the main town 2
dive, or even better as a night dive, where plenty of nocturnals come of the Cayman Islands reveals extraordinary
out into the horseshoe-shaped reef. Night divers see squid. The Lobster Pot Kirk Supermarket Bypass architecture, the National Museum, the
WRECK OF THE GAMMA to 10' (3m) Shore access for snorkelers and National Heroes Circle, the Clock Tower
beginner divers to an old freighter with its hull exposed. Wreck shelters 621 George Town (built for King George V in 1937), and many
many fish including silversides and the big groupers that eat them. Eastern Barcadere wonderful shops catering to tourists. This
PAGEANT BEACH REEF 31’-56’ (10-17m) Shore entry or boat dive that 7 Mile CUC Power Plant aerial photo shows the downtown cruiseship
is also good for snorkeling. Spur and groove terrain has overhangs and Watersports terminal where over one million passengers
tunnels, and a coral garden loaded with fish and invertebrates. Ave. Sound Rd. per year get dropped off to begin their 2
SOTO'S NORTH To 50’ (15m) This shore dive is particularly good as a shopping and exploration of Grand Cayman.
19018'N first checkout dive. Also good for snorkeling. Dolphin Centre
FISH POT REEF 26’-46’ (8-14m) Common checkout dive spot for a
beginner’s first open water scuba experience, accessible only by boat. Cruiseship ROCK HOLE Rankin's Plaza North BREEZY CASTLE
Also known as MESA or RHAPSODY. This is a flat-topped coral formation
with a huge variety of invertebrates and a dense fish population. Fort St. Market DorcyMetro 1
Spiny lobsters are seen by night divers. Excellent snorkeling as well. Dr. Harbor
GEORGE TOWN Town Hall Centre House
WRECK OF THE CALLIE To 20’ (6m) Shore access for snorkelers. 4-masted Kirk Freeport Plaza Ltd. A1 Marina
schooner sunk in 1944 has remnants strewn about. Its boilers, hull plates, Dr. Shooting Range Terminal
etc. are encrusted with sponges and corals. Tarpon patrol the wreckage. Cruiseship Terminals Dr. Roy's Rd. National Gallery International
WRECK OF THE BALBOA 10-40' (3-12m) This 375' (113m) freighter was George Town Harbor Airport
sunk in a 1932 hurricane just 600' (183m) off George Town's pier. Post Roberts Dr.
Harbormaster permission is required. Good night dive. Octopi and red StO. ffice Owen Roberts
shrimp and a few orange ball anemones reside here. Police HQ A2 Foster's BRITTANY BAY
EDEN ROCK NORTH & SOUTH 3’-50’ (1-15m) Shore access to dive or DEVELOPMENT
snorkel amongst this rocky reef extension of EDEN ROCK which has big Hard Rock Cafe Crewe Food
coral heads, chimneys, and swim-through gullies that lead out to the Paradise Beach Club & Elgin Ave. Farmer's Rd. FaOiwr en BONNIE
drop-off. Hurricanes and swim fins have taken their toll on the coral life. VIEW
Tarpon and a barracuda hang out while sergeant majors look for handouts. Abanks Watersports TROPICAL OMEGA
DEVILS GROTTO NORTH & SOUTH 10’-40’ (3-12m) Shore accessible scuba ESTATES BAY
or snorkeling at southern edge of the West Wall. Hurricanes have
hammered the corals, but the caves and tunnels are still good places to Smith RTuhsoseml aWsayMarket GARDENS ESTATES
snorkel and see silversides and the tarpon that eat them. Hospital CGrriocukentd
L.C.M. DAVID NICHOLSON WRECK 60’-100’ (18-30m) A 60' (18m) WWII Rd. Smith Rd. A5 Crewe
landing craft wreck sits fully encrusted 600' (182m) offshore.
Don Fosters Dive Shop Thompson Bobbie HALF WAY Crewe Road Bypass Road CREWE RED BAY
DON FOSTER'S CASUARINA POINT 3’-50’ (1-15m) Shore accessible Sunset House Hotel Way POND ESTATES
snorkeling and beginner scuba. Shallow coral gardens off resort and Lions Centre
19017'N Cathy Church's Underwater GRAND Amiral's Ave.
Photo Centre & Gallery HARBOR Marina Dr. Prospect Dr.

dive shop. Eden Centre Plaza Supermarket ADMIRAL'S
SUNSET REEF 3'-50' (1-15m) Resort and dive shop property entry where LANDING
snorkelers and scuba divers see Sunset Reef's famous 9' (3m) bronze 585 Jackson Point Walkers Rd. PROSPECT
statue of AMPHITRITE (Am-fi-TRY-tee), Siren of the Reef. Rd. Red PARK
SUNSET REEF EAST To 20' (6m) Dive commonly used for beginner scuba LIGUANEA Road Bay
divers or snorkelers. Shallow reef has big coral heads protruding 20' Coconut Harbor Hotel ESTATE Sound Red By the Sea Red Bay Rd.
(6m) high. Lots of colorful fish. Smith's Cove Bay Red Bay Apts. Crawl
WALDOE'S REEF 33’-50’ (11-15m) Shore dive, also good for snorkeling. Public Beach Grand Old Truman Bodden Plaza
ARMCHAIR REEF 60’-100’ (18-30m) Mini-wall deep dive. House Sports Complex Bay
FRANK'S REEF 60’-100’ (18-30m) Deep reef with a superb name. Stingray
SMITH’S COVE To 15' (5m) Picnic Beach entry for snorkelers. White Academy Aspiration A5 South South Sound Brewery
sandy bottom with coral heads and juvenile fishes. Way
EAGLE RAY ROCK 50’-100’ (15-30m) Rarely dived sand chute begins Dr.
at 50' (15m), with garden eels in sand and black corals in the deep.
BLACKIE'S HOLE 66’-100’ (20-30m) Dive to a mini-wall reef with black Cayman Coves Field Cayman Islands RED BAY CAVES 25’-50’ (8-15m) Shallow caves Prospect Rd.
coral in deeper area and diverse fishes throughout. A5 of Tennis Club and swim-throughs in coral reef. Youth Pt.
BLACK FOREST 66’-100’ (20-30m) Colorful angelfish, filefish, and Center
parrotfish preside over a forest of black coral deep along the wall. Windsor Village Dreams Cayman Islands Squash Club LAURA'S REEF 30’-65’ (9-20m) Boat dive to spur and PrBoesapcehct
Cayman Rugby Club groove reef with coral overhangs for large groupers Prospect
and nurse sharks. Eagle rays are seen once in a while.
Point John Bodden Bay TIN CITY To 50’ (12m)
Easy, beginner scuba or snorkeling.

South West Point South Sound Road BULLWINKLE EAST & WEST 25’-50’ (7-15m) JAPANESE GARDEN EAST & WEST 30’-55’ (9-17m) Boat dive to
Boat dive to shallow caves which create a nice reef full of elkhorn and staghorn corals resembling a bonsai garden.
Sand Cay Apts. fish nursery. The rocky ironshore is eroded into numerous caves, tunnels and
overhangs that make a great fish nursery full of silversides. Huge
19016'N Civic Center tarpon feed on the juvenile fish.

BIG TABLE ROCK 60'-100'+ (18-30m+) This wall with 23.5 DANGEROUS DAN'S DROP-OFF (3D) 66’-100’ (20-30m) Not as dangerous 281
cuts and crevices and sand alleys leading to the drop- as the name implies. Breathtaking drop-off is great background for photos 592
FAVORITE GRAND CAYMAN off was the original "Tarpon Alley". There are also Coconut Walk Bay 50 200m of colourful fishes. Seldom visited by divers.
WEST END SNORKELING: curious barracuda, and blacktip reef sharks. 656'
TURTLE REEF GARY'S REEF 25’-55’ (6-17m) Shallow reef is a good Pull-and-be-Damned Point BARRACUDA RON'S PASS 30’-55’ (10-17m)
CEMETERY BEACH REEF second dive for your dive boat. Sand Cay NED'S TUNNELS 40’-60’ (12-118m) Coral pinnacles and
WRECK OF THE GAMMA DEDE'S GARDEN 25’-55’ (8-17m) buttresses full of tunnels and swim-throughs.
WRECK OF THE CALI
EDEN ROCK PALLAS WRECK REEF EAST & WEST 20’-50’ (6-15m) The Norwegian steel-hulled frigate PIRATE'S COVE 25’-55’ (8-17m) Boat dive to shallow coral garden
DEVIL'S GROTTO Pallas hit the reef here and sank in 1903. This wreck is now a corroded part of the reef, reef full of colourful sponges, corals, and invertebrates.
DON FOSTER'S CASUARINA POINT filled with reef creatures. Strong currents are common. Boat or shore entry. OLLEN'S OFFICE 66’-100’ (20-30m) Boat dive to nice, colourful
SEAVIEW & SUNSET REEF sponge and coral reef. The area is a bit surgy.
SUNSET REEF, WEST
SMITH'S COVE 373 PHANTOM'S LEDGE 66’-100’ (20-30m) Boat dive to south shore
spur and groove reef system with crystal clear waters.
PALLAS PINNACLES EAST, WEST & CENTRAL 80’-100’ (4-30m) Mini wall CROSSROADS 66’-100’ (20-30m) Mini-wall reef GARY'S WALL 66’-100’ (20-30m)
with huge star coral pinnacles, with a lot of barrel sponges and black with lots of colourful sponges and corals. Boat dive to spur and groove reef that descends to drop-off wall.
corals mixed in. Current can be strong here. RON'S WALL 60’-100’ (18-30m) Vertical mini-wall reef with soft corals.
There are a few of the bigger rainbow parrotfish at this site, which chomp EYE OF THE NEEDLE 74’-100’ (22-30m) Also known as HOLE IN THE WALL,
KENT'S CAVES WEST 30’-60’ (9-18m) Shallow spur and groove reef on the corals and promptly excrete new Caribbean sand. Divers may be this is a boat dive to a valley, which descends to a steep wall. The valley
with cavernous swim-through tunnels, and loaded with all kinds of followed by a few curious Barracuda.. is loaded with Caribbean reef creatures and is beautifully photogenic.
fish and invertebrates, plus turtles.
CHRISTINA'S REEF AND WALL 66’-100’ (20-30m) Boat dive to spur and groove Tarpon
reef formation with lots of tunnels and swim-throughs in huge coral mounds.
Lots of invertebrates including hermit crabs large enough to use conch shells.