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BONNIE’S ARCH 40’-70’ (12-21m) Named for photographer FAVORITE GRAND CAYMAN WEST END SNORKELING:
Bonnie Charles, this is the Arc de Triomphe of the Cayman Islands, Turtle Reef
because of its majestic entrance leading divers into a Paris-like me- Cemetery Beach Reef
tropolis, full of marine life, including colourful corals, big sponges, Wreck of the Gamma
gorgonians and pelagics. Wreck of the Cali
ORANGE CANYON 60’-100’ (18-30m) Named for the orange Eden Rock
elephant ear sponges that dominate the reef. There are also gorgo- Devil’s Grotto
nians and big barrel sponges. This is a good spot to see big pelagic Don Foster’s Casuarina Point
species of fish, plus Caribbean reef sharks, blacktip reef sharks, and Seaview & Sunset Reef
frogfish. Sunset Reef, West
DIVETECH REEF (TURTLE REEF) 30’-60’ (9-18m) Shore acces- Smith’s Cove
sible scuba diving or snorkeling just off Grand Cayman’s famous
turtle farm. Divers will see turtles in their natural habitat. This is a
favorite night dive for octopus and other nocturnals.
HEPP’S PIPELINE 33’-66’ (10-20m) Shore accessible scuba diving
and snorkeling. White sandy shore slopes down to the edge of a
steep wall. Good dive for beginners.
HEPP’S WALL 60’-100’ (18-30m)
SCHOOLHOUSE REEF 20’-50’ (6-15m) Shallow dive accessible
from shore for scuba or snorkeling above nice coral gardens. Di-
vetech has a pier at the Cobalt Coast resort for easy access.
SPANISH BAY REEF 70-90’ (21-27m) Shore entry for easy scuba
or snorkeling amongst nice coral heads.
SPONGE POINT (GROUPER POINT) 33’-100’ (11-30m)