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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,
marlin, barracuda, wahoo, yellow fin tuna, just a short distance from 0 1
blackfin tuna, rainbow runners, tarpon, skip- shore at the Cobalt Coast S Nautical Miles 0 1 HALFMOON BAY to 15’ (3m) Shore entry to small bay with a lime-
Marlin jack tuna, sailfish, white marlin, dorado, and Resort on the north end of C Statute Miles 1 stone bottom with holes and ledges. Numerous colourful invertebrates,
more. A including crabs and shrimp, plus morays.
West Grand Cayman. The L 1210 IRONSHORE GARDENS 30’-50’ (9-15m) Boat dive to shallow reef
shore slopes gradually over E Kilometers 0 with golden elkhorn corals. Schoolmasters and pairs of foureye butter-
the reef zone to where it flyfish swim about the reef. Beyond the reef the bottom is riddled with
CAYMAN TURTLE FARM The sea turtle is deeply rooted reaches beautiful coral caves and tunnels.
in Cayman history, as it once represented a way of pinnacles just in front of the 251 MAGGIE’S MAZE 40’-100’+ (12-30m+) Coral ravines and passageways
livelihood. Nowhere else can visitors see an endangered awesome, near-vertical drop- GHOST MOUNTAIN 60’-120’ (18-36m) Just 100’ (30m) off lead to drop-off where pelagics frequent. Whitespotted eagle rays, black-
species so successfully bred and raised for conservation. off into the deep. Shown the steeply sloping wall a singular pinnacle (Ghost Mountain) tip reef sharks, Caribbean reef sharks and bull sharks have been seen.
Turtles raised here are also used for restaurant food in moored above the wall is a rises up out of the deep to only 60’ depth. It is covered with Covered with colourful sponges and corals.
order to prevent poaching in the wild. Boatswain's Beach Divetech dive boat. Divetech 311 gorgonians and colourful sponges. The wall has black corals BLUE PINNACLES 60’-100’ (18-30m) Boat dive to mini wall reef with a THREE SISTERS 55’-100’+ (17-30m+) Some say that the three sisters,
Cayman Turtle Farm is a must-see when visiting Grand and bright finger corals. pair of huge coral buttresses leading to the drop-off. Crest of drop-off “Agnes”, “Bertha”, and “Claire”, are three huge coral pinnacles sticking
Cayman. provided this fabulous has lots of fish and beautiful sea fans. out of the main wall. Others say the sisters are three deep sand channels.
depiction of Grand Cayman's Either way, it is a rich mass of sponges and corals.
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 PLAYING FIELD 30’-50’ (9-15m) This is a patch reef full of sponges
TORTUGA RUM CAKE FACTORY Souvenir Rum Cakes purchased in George Town 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. with French angelfish around them, plus butterflyfish, coronetfish, creole
are made at this bakery right next to the Cayman Turtle Farm. You can watch the CLIFF HANGER wrasse, French grunts and Bermuda chub.
bakers at work, plus sample the rum-flavored cakes Monday-Friday 8-5, and Sat- drop-off can be accessed from here too. Fabulous scenery with myriads of small fishes. McKENNY’S CANYON 60’ - 100’ (18 - 30m) Canyons, tunnels and
19 swim-throughs decorated with huge, 4’ (1.2m) tall lavender sea fans, plus
yellow and brown tube sponges. Blacktip reef sharks cruise the reef.
urday 8-2:30. The Cracked Conch is a popular visitor lunch stop nearby. 656' MAIN STREET 60’-100’ (18-30m) Boat dive to near vertical wall where eagle PATS WALL 60’-100’+ (18-30m+) Mooring 3.0 SE: Named for local
dive master, Pat’s Wall has narrow, deep channels, and a lush coral gargen
SPONGE POINT (GROUPER POINT) 33’-100’ (11-30m) PETE'S Replenishment Zone 33' 200m rays and turtles frequently glide by over the deep blue descent. with purple sea plumes, sea fans and sea whips, plus a
SPANISH BAY REEF 70-90’ (21-27m) RAVINE 10m
Shore entry for easy scuba or snorkeling amongst nice coral heads. Conch Point TARPON ALLEY WEST & EAST 60’-100’ (18-30m) Boat dive to spectacular
SCHOOLHOUSE REEF 20’-50’ (6-15m) Shallow dive accessible from shore Villas Pappagallo coral formations where the big attraction is a resident school of tarpon.
& 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 DUSTY PLACE pass where eagle rays fly slowly by, or search the
VICKSVILLE Office Morgans Harbour
Black WATER BATTLE Marina sand for snacks.
GROUND GROUND
LIGHTHOUSE POINT 10’-60’ (3-18m) New dive site HELL Botabano 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. 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 deep dive, this wonderful dive takes place on a sandycorals and fish and its shallow, light area make for
fish, tarpon, crayola reef fish, a collection of inver-
tebrates, plus an old anchor. 2 seafloor in Grand Cayman's North Sound. Here, great photos.
COBALT RIDGE, a long swim or scooter ride offshore, divers interact with Grand Cayman’s extraordinary
is the edge of the deep wall. North West Point Church St. Police fleet of southern stingrays, plus accompanying LEMON WALL 55-100’+ (17-30m+) Boat dive to
NORTH WEST POINT 64’-100’ (19-30m) yellowtail snappers, gray snappers, sergeant majors, superb wall. Sand channels spill over the rim of
CORAL GABLES P.O. WEST BAY and a few lovely green moray eel specimens. The the North wall. The further the descent, the more
DOLPHIN DROP-OFF 70’-100’ (21-30m) Bonnie's Foster's attraction for all of the thousands of divers and rich and diverse the marine life, including blue
Food Fair snorkelers who come here in endless tour boats is sea fans, green finger sponges, yellow tunicates,
Arch Dolphin up-close-and-personal encounters with the friendly lobsters and green sea turtles.
Point

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.
11 Commonwealth
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
(July 4, 2010) Yacht Club 2.5
LITTLE TUNNELS 30’-65’ (9-20m) Mooring at 58' (17m). Shore White Sands
accessible spot that can be enjoyed as a snorkel adventure.
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 Fosters Dr. Governors Creek SIR TURTLE This is the unofficial national logo of the Cayman Islands.
basket sponges, barrel sponges and gorgonian whips in the caves. A variation showing Sir Turtle with a flying scarf is used as the symbol
19021'N 3 TREES Marriott Courtyard Mangrove Grill of Cayman Airways.
NEPTUNE'S WALL 66’-100’ (20-30m) Near-vertical wall dive full of Public Beach
big barrel sponges, rope sponges, and gorgonians toward the top, 12.5 Governors Way Governors View of north end of Seven Mile Beach
and black corals deeper. Spiny lobsters and slipper lobsters BOLERO Harbour with its fine, soft sand, and its crystal
inhabit nooks and crannies. 374 CRYSTAL waters, looking across Jackson's Pond CAYMAN ISLANDS NOTE: This map shows the roadways, dive sites, and things to see
HARBOUR to North Sound and Stingray City in the and do for the Cayman Islands as of February, 2010. Although every
SLAUGHTERHOUSE WALL 40’-50’ (12-15m) Great shallow mini wall Harbour Heights far background. effort was made to be accurate, this map does not reflect all local
good for all kinds of interesting and colourful invertebrates. changes that may have been made and there may be ommissions on
2 this map. There is no paid advertising on this map. Although this
CEMETERY BEACH REEF to 10' (3m) Sandy beach entry to patch reef map is reasonably accurate, this is not a navigational chart and its
in clear turquoise water leads to elkhorn corals and a vast variety of A2 intended use is for information only. We make no warranties
tropical reef fishes. Great snorkeling expressed or implied. Your inputs are welcome and needed for
Avalon Mitchells Grand Caymanian future updates in this work in progress. Contact Franko via
WALL STREET 66’-100’ (20-30m) Boat dive to one of the Caribbean’s The Great House Creek Welch Point www.frankosmaps.com with your good comments and ideas.
clearest water sites. The wall has absolutely pristine conditions in
which divers might feel they are the first ones ever there. Plantana Lime Tree Ave. The Links SAFE
Pinnacle SAFE HAVEN at Safehaven HAVEN
SAND CHUTE 35’-100’ (12-30m) The sand chute resembles a black
diamond ski slope, until you notice the garden eels peaking out of the Governor's Cayman Falls Safehaven Dr. CONCH Pronounced "konk", this has been a Cayman Island favorite dish for centuries.
snow. At the deepest part of the dive there is a coral tunnel that Residence Sunshine Suites The Queen Conch is a large snail that is cooked into a delicious stew. Restaurants
ascends and lets you out at just 35’ deep. Westin Casuarina Resort also offer conch fritters and cracked conch. If you are visiting the Cayman Islands
DOC POULSON (WRECK) To 50‘ (15m) Popular night dive on an intact, you should try it!
scuttled 70' (21m) cable-layer (1981). Silversides and big groupers 664 Villas of the Galleon
that eat them live in the wreck.
MITCH MILLER'S REEF 50’-60’ (15-18m) Boat dive to reef named for Ritz Carlton Ritz Carlton GRAND CAYMAN GOLFING The Links at Safe Haven is an 18-hole championship golf course
the big band leader from the 1950’s and 1960’s TV fame. Big star Golf Course with beautiful scenery, plus an aqua driving range, and chipping and bunker practice areas.
coral heads are convoluted and have swim-throughs. The Britannia Golf Resort was designed by Jack Nicklaus, and is absolutely immaculate.
19020'N MARTY'S WALL 50’-100’ (15-30m) Mini wall reef full of colourful Coralstone Club Road Rum Point Ferry Route It is Grand Cayman's most established course. Grand Cayman's newest golf course is at the
sponges, rich in corals and noted for its variety of invertebrates. 1 Ritz Carlton. The brand new fairways and greens of this championship course are destined
KNIFE 66’-100’ (20-30m) This boat dive is a steep slope (almost a Water's Edge to become yet another famous Grand Cayman golf course, making the island a golfer's paradise.
wall), where divers find green moray eels, octopi and big parrotfish.
USS KITTIWAKE 15’-75’ (5-23m) The “reefing” of this Chanticleer-class 12.5 Beachcomber Coconut Place Canal Point Dr.
U.S. Navy submarine rescue ship is at last a fact as of the summer of KFC
2010. She is a 251'-4", 1780-ton ship in service from 1946 to 1994. She Foster's Food Fair
is the first U.S. Navy vessel donated to a foreign country for reefing. Caribbean Club
Her final resting place is off the North end of Seven Mile Beach The Strand
LOST TREASURE REEF 30’-50’ (9-15m) Good boat dive to where there Casa Caribe Shopping Centre AIR TRANSPORTATION
are two moorings, or shore dive that can be enjoyed by snorkelers too. The Islands Club SNUG Cayman Airways
SPANISH ANCHOR 40’-50’ (12’-15m) Old 8' long Spanish Anchor is Bamboo Jennifer Dr. HARBOR 4
encrusted with yellow tube sponges. Divers rub a bare spot for luck. The Colonial Club (800) GCAYMAN
ANGELFISH REEF 33’-50’ (11-15m) Boat dive for snorkels on a lovely (345) 949-2311
photogenic reef amongst queen angelfish, French angelfish, colourful Hemingways West Bay Buckingham Square Palm Heights Dr.
sea fans and sea plumes, and numerous fish. Cayman Beach Suites Britannia Villas
GREAT HOUSE WALL 20’-100’ (18-30m) Boat dive to wall that is also Hyatt Canal
good for snorkelers who can see rising coral buttresses. 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
Barracuda hang out, along with “Wanda” a big Nassau grouper.
Grandview Seven Mile Shops
HAMMERHEAD HOLE 66’-100’ (20-30m) Mooring at 30' (9m) depth.
George Town Villas Queens Court THE BARCADERE International yachts and local boaters
CARIBBEAN CLUB SAND CHUTE 55’-100’ (17-30m) Boat dive to gradual, have a world-class marina to visit or call home. This marina
sandy incline with southern stingrays and eagle rays. Grape Tree Villas Marrel Dr. provides boat access directly from George Town to Stingray
WILDLIFE REEF 40’-100’ (12-15m) Mini-wall reef begins at 60' (18m). Coco Plum The Wharf City and Grand Cayman's north coast.
LONE STAR REEF 50’-60’ (15-18m) Photogenic fishy favorite dive site. Poinsettia
ROYAL PALMS LEDGE 40’-56’ (12-17m) Great coral garden loaded with Turquoise water reveals KFC Harquail
fish for the delight of underwater photographers. Good shallow second the shallow Gamma wreck 21
dive, or even better as a night dive, where plenty of nocturnals come right off of Poinsettia.
out into the horseshoe-shaped reef. Night divers see squid. GEORGE TOWN Touring the main town 2
WRECK OF THE GAMMA to 10' (3m) Shore access for snorkelers and of the Cayman Islands reveals extraordinary
beginner divers to an old freighter with its hull exposed. Wreck shelters The Lobster Pot Kirk Supermarket Bypass architecture, the National Museum, the
many fish including silversides and the big groupers that eat them. National Heroes Circle, the Clock Tower
PAGEANT BEACH REEF 31’-56’ (10-17m) Shore entry or boat dive that 621 Eastern CUC Power Plant George Town (built for King George V in 1937), and many
is also good for snorkeling. Spur and groove terrain has overhangs and 585 7 Mile Barcadere wonderful shops catering to tourists. This
tunnels, and a coral garden loaded with fish and invertebrates. Watersports Ave. Sound Rd. aerial photo shows the downtown cruiseship
SOTO'S NORTH To 50’ (15m) This shore dive is particularly good as a BREEZY CASTLE terminal where over one million passengers
19018'N first checkout dive. Also good for snorkeling. Dolphin Centre per year get dropped off to begin their 2
FISH POT REEF 26’-46’ (8-14m) Common checkout dive spot for a shopping and exploration of Grand Cayman.
beginner’s first open water scuba experience, accessible only by boat. North
Also known as MESA or RHAPSODY. This is a flat-topped coral formation Cruiseship ROCK HOLE Rankin's Plaza
with a huge variety of invertebrates and a dense fish population.
Spiny lobsters are seen by night divers. Excellent snorkeling as well. Fort St. Market DorcyMetro 1
Dr. Harbor
WRECK OF THE CALLIE To 20’ (6m) Shore access for snorkelers. 4-masted GEORGE TOWN Town Hall Centre House
schooner sunk in 1944 has remnants strewn about. Its boilers, hull plates, Kirk Freeport Plaza Ltd. A1 Marina
etc. are encrusted with sponges and corals. Tarpon patrol the wreckage. Dr. Shooting Range Terminal
WRECK OF THE BALBOA 10-40' (3-12m) This 375' (113m) freighter was Cruiseship Terminals Dr. Roy's Rd. National Gallery International
sunk in a 1932 hurricane just 600' (183m) off George Town's pier. George Town Harbor Airport
Harbormaster permission is required. Good night dive. Octopi and red Post Roberts Dr.
shrimp and a few orange ball anemones reside here. StO. ffice Police HQ A2 Foster's Owen Roberts 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. 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 Farmer's 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 dive shop. Cathy Church's Underwater GRAND Amiral's Ave.
SUNSET REEF 3'-50' (1-15m) Resort and dive shop property entry where Photo Centre & Gallery HARBOR Marina Dr. Prospect Dr.
snorkelers and scuba divers see Sunset Reef's famous 9' (3m) bronze
statue of AMPHITRITE (Am-fi-TRY-tee), Siren of the Reef. Eden Centre Plaza Supermarket ADMIRAL'S
SUNSET REEF EAST To 20' (6m) Dive commonly used for beginner scuba LANDING
divers or snorkelers. Shallow reef has big coral heads protruding 20' Jackson Point Walkers Rd. Red PROSPECT
(6m) high. Lots of colorful fish. Rd. By the Sea Bay PARK
WALDOE'S REEF 33’-50’ (11-15m) Shore dive, also good for snorkeling. Red Bay Apts. Crawl Red Bay Rd.
ARMCHAIR REEF 60’-100’ (18-30m) Mini-wall deep dive. Coconut Harbor Hotel LIGUANEA Sound Road
FRANK'S REEF 60’-100’ (18-30m) Deep reef with a superb name. Smith's Cove ESTATE Red Bay Plaza
SMITH’S COVE To 15' (5m) Picnic Beach entry for snorkelers. White Public Beach Bay Stingray
sandy bottom with coral heads and juvenile fishes. Grand Old Truman Bodden A5 South Brewery
EAGLE RAY ROCK 50’-100’ (15-30m) Rarely dived sand chute begins House Sports Complex
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 Academy Aspiration Dr. South Sound
coral in deeper area and diverse fishes throughout. Way
BLACK FOREST 66’-100’ (20-30m) Colorful angelfish, filefish, and
parrotfish preside over a forest of black coral deep along the wall. Cayman Coves Field Cayman Islands
of Tennis Club
RED BAY CAVES 25’-50’ (8-15m) Shallow caves Prospect Rd.
Dreams Cayman Islands Squash Club and swim-throughs in coral reef. Youth Pt.
Cayman Rugby Club Center
A5 LAURA'S REEF 30’-65’ (9-20m) Boat dive to spur and PrBoesapcehct
groove reef with coral overhangs for large groupers Prospect TIN CITY To 50’ (12m)
Windsor Village and nurse sharks. Eagle rays are seen once in a while. Point Easy, beginner scuba or snorkeling.
John Bodden Bay
South West Point BULLWINKLE EAST & WEST 25’-50’ (7-15m)
South Sound Road Boat dive to shallow caves which create a nice JAPANESE GARDEN EAST & WEST 30’-55’ (9-17m) Boat dive to
Sand Cay Apts. fish nursery. reef full of elkhorn and staghorn corals resembling a bonsai garden.
The rocky ironshore is eroded into numerous caves, tunnels and
19016'N Civic Center overhangs that make a great fish nursery full of silversides. Huge
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.

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