Cayman Islands water has over 100 feet visibility, the sea life is plentiful, and the coral reef is pristine. With a worldwide reputation for being one of the top diving destinations in the world it's impossible to never be disappointed while diving the 100 feet visibility water. Scuba Diving Magazine has listed the 2010 Top 100 Readers’ Choice Survey for the Caribbean and Atlantic and the Cayman Islands have been rated as follows:#1 Overall Rating of Destination, #1 Diving for Advanced Divers, #1 Visibility, #1 Health and Marine Environment, #1 Wall Diving, #2 Marine Life, #2 Overall Rating of the Diving, #3 Underwater Photography, #3 Shore Diving.
There are all levels of diving activity whether you are a beginner snorkeler or a scuba diver. If you are into free diving there are no better conditions found, anywhere.
As a family of divers, we have many great dives documented in photographs. Here's a small sampling of our collection. Let us know when you are coming on vacation, as we'd love to go diving with you!
Quick Hug
Sea Turtles of All Sizes
Alec at 10 years old, had petted the sea turtles in the Turtle Farm in Grand Cayman, so when he reached out to give this one a quick hug we had to remind him that divers never disturb sea life, but were still glad we caught the photo.
First Things First
Enjoy Calm Water
Swimmers and divers enjoy calm water. So even if you are just beginning to venture into the sea, you will be comforted by the clear calm, and warm water. Water temperature is 78 degrees Fahrenheit in the Winter.
A group of swimmers swim a mile every Saturday afternoon from Carib Sands Beach, shown in this photograph, as part of their training for a
6 mile sea swim, from Cayman Brac to Little Cayman. Guests are welcome to join them as additional competition.
"Lobster Couple"
Caribbean Lobsters
Caribbean Lobsters do not have pincher legs, and are very often seen in the open. This pair of lobsters have been very territorial and we have found them over and over again in their crevice home.
Sanddollar beds, Eagle Rays and the sunken Russian Frigate Warship are all waiting to be explored as well in Cayman Brac.
Violet Sea Anemone
Small Fish Find for Protection
Snorkelling has become a favourite activity for many people in Cayman Brac, due to reef protected areas that provide calm water. Full of colourful fish, and many varieties of coral, the waters of Cayman Brac provide many hours of exploration for snorkelers of all ages. Small fish hide in sea anemone such as this one.
Queen Angel Fish
Beautiful and Shy
On a snorkelling or diving adventure seeing the beautiful Queen Angel fish is thrilling. We have observed as many as four in one place, in only 40 feet of water.
There are 47 charted, buoy marked sites for boat and shore accessible diving, and 56 additional dive sites available by boat in Little Cayman. It is
easy to never have seen them all no matter how often you dive.
Abundant coral reefs and sea life awakens wonder in the observer. The coral reef reaches within 10 feet
of the surface in many places and is only a short swim from shore.
Swim With A Turtle
Hawkbill Sea Turtle
Yes, this is Irene with one of the docile sea turtles which simply keep an eye on you and keep on swimming. Although rare to see when snorkelling, it does happen. Seeing at least one turtle on a dive though is a sure thing.
Gray Angel Fish
Spectacular
The Gray Angel Fish travels in pairs and are as large as a dinner platter. Curious they will venture close to scuba divers and sometimes follow them during the dive. You will see them in all sizes on the colourful reefs.
