Grand Cayman diving is the envy of many other islands. With more than 240 dive sites, there is something for everyone to enjoy, no matter their skill level. Here are some great recommendations from the staff at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits.
Jacques Scott Wine & Spirits is the leading retailer of premium beer, wine and liquor in the Cayman Islands. Visit our online store and order everything you need, including mixers and soft drinks, and we’ll deliver it FREE anywhere on Grand Cayman. If we receive your order before 3:00 pm, we’ll deliver it the same day (Monday through Saturday).
Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits offers:
- Premium and rare spirits
- Local and imported beers
- Huge selection of award-winning wines
- Six convenient locations across the Island
- Online ordering with free delivery
Each month we offer a selection of fantastic specials, most of which can be purchased online and in our retail stores. Look for our flyer in the “Cayman Compass” on the first Friday of each month.
Reefs, Walls, Shipwrecks — Grand Cayman Has It All
The islands that make up the Caymans are the tips of underwater mountains. With honeycombed coral formations, interconnecting tunnels, an array of corals and sponges, turtles, rays, jacks, snapper, lobsters and sharks, and crystal-clear visibility, scuba diving can’t get much better than in Grand Cayman.
USS Kittiwake
The USS Kittiwake, previously a US Navy submarine support ship with five decks and endless rooms to explore, is located near the shore of Seven Mile Beach. The water is clear enough to see the wreck from the surface and is ideal for snorkelers and people diving for the first time. Take a good flashlight and explore the ship deck by deck or snorkel from above to see 50 species of coral and more than 500 species of fish.
Babylon
Wall diving is outstanding in Grand Cayman, and this dive site along the North Wall is among the best. It is not easy to reach and is more often visited by divers on live-aboards or full-day diving safaris. There is plenty for novice divers to see on the sandy flats just before the drop-off, but descend deeper and revel in breathtaking scenery and excellent examples of black coral, giant purple sea fans and barrel sponges, as well as parrot fish, barracuda, eagle rays, green and hawksbill turtles.
Eden Rock and Devil’s Grotto
Just south of Seven Mile Beach and approximately 46 feet below the surface are the side-by-side Eden Rock and Devil’s Grotto, two of Grand Cayman’s most popular dive sites. The coral reefs rise in vertical cliff faces from a 40-foot sand bottom to within a few feet of the surface. Photographers love the light play and plentiful marine life at Devil’s Grotto. Eden Rock offers small caverns, tunnels and swim-throughs. Explore Eden Rock Diving Center in George Town for dive excursions and equipment rental.
Whether you live on Grand Cayman or just love vacationing here, the diving will leave you with fantastic memories. If you need more tips, visit a Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits store.
