Cayman Islands Diving
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A breathtaking variety of marine life, year-round warm, calm
water, and great visibility make the Caymans one of the worlds'
best dive sites. There are more than 40 dive operators on the
island and around 200 reef and wreck dive sites. The abundance of
fish, marine and coral life is protected by strict conservation. On
the main island the best dive sites are at Victoria House Reef,
just off Seven Mile Beach, and along the reefs at the mouth of
North Sound. Eden Rock and Cemetery Beach Reef are also popular for
snorkellers. Nearby at Sandbar and Stingray City there is the
unique opportunity for snorkellers to feed and stroke the
stingrays. Sandbar is a pure white sand ridge in just three feet
(1m) of water. Stingray City is slightly deeper at 12ft (4m). In
Cayman Brac the most famous dive site is the Russian built Cuban
destroyer, which was purpose-sunk in 1996 to form an artificial
reef. Little Cayman also boasts some first class dive sites
including the North Wall and Bloody Bay Wall off Jackson Point.
Non-divers can enjoy the reefs from the
Atlantis Submarine,
which offers hour-long underwater trips for up to 46 passengers.
Visit
www.divecayman.ky for
more information.
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