The Cayman Islands are recognized as the birthplace of recreational diving in the Caribbean. Today, Cayman is one of the world's top dive destinations, with over 200 dive sites marked with moorings. During the past four decades, this tranquil Western Caribbean island trio has developed into one of the world's top dive destinations.

It's location and unusual geology accounts for part of that appeal. What lures both novice and experienced divers to these islands is a combination of attractions: with the famous Cayman Wall at the top of the list, which refers to the dramatic drop-offs surrounding all three islands. Within a quarter mile from shore, beginning as shallow as 20-35ft, the ocean floor falls away as either a sloping or sheer vertical cliff, plummeting 6,000ft into the unfathomable blue abyss. are one of the finest underwater photo destinations in the world.

There are more photos taken in these three islands than the rest of the Caribbean combined. Superior underwater visibility combined with colourful marine life, ensure fantastic underwater experiences.

GRAND CAYMAN

The secluded East End is Grand Cayman's best kept secret! What you will discover are small lodges, peace and relaxation, no crowds, no tourism, unparalleled camaraderie, and unquestionably the best all-around diving experience in the Cayman Islands The East End of Grand Cayman is for those who prefer to get most of their excitement underwater.

Divers come to the Cayman Diving Lodge not only because of the seclusion from crowds and tourism, but also for the thrill of diving the 55 dive sites of Grand Cayman's fabled East End which have thus far been named; many other sites are currently being discovered and mapped. These sites distinguish themselves from other areas of the island by their wide diversity.

No two dive sites are the same! Stingray City is located in the shallow waters of the northwest corner of Grand Cayman's North Sound. It's just inside a natural channel which passes through the barrier reef. That's important to know, as it explains not only where Stingray City is, but also why it is. For every diver or snorkeller who dares get in the water for their first time with these prehistoric looking creatures lurking just below their toes, the adrenaline still flows and the heart still pumps. It is still a world-class experience.

LITTLE CAYMAN

From Phillipe Cousteau to David Doubliet, just about every diver has stated that Little Cayman is one of the world's premier dive destinations – with pristine reefs, excellent visibility and incredible diving. The Cayman Islands have strict Marine Conservation Laws and many of the 57 dive sites are within protected Marine Park Zones, including the legendary Bloody Bay Wall - Little Cayman’s most famous dive attraction.

Here, coral canyons and sand chutes lead you through into the pristine deep blue waters of the outer reef before plunging to 1800m. These exhilarating walls are covered with brightly hued sponges, corals and sea fans. The 26.6°C water is second to none when it comes to clarity and it is said that more underwater photographs are taken in the Cayman Islands than in all other Caribbean destinations. The Caymans’ trademark turtles are a common sight and eagle rays, angelfish, reef sharks and grouper count among the 500 species of fish that have been documented here.

CAYMAN BRAC

The most notable walls in Cayman Brac are located on the north and south sides of the island. To the north, avid divers will find the Strawberry Sponge Wall, Cemetery Wall, and Garden Eel Wall. These are covered with brilliant tube and rope sponges and deepwater gorgonians. To the south, there is the Anchor Wall-named for the mysterious anchor wedged in its' crevice. Divers can also experience the Rock Monster Chimney and Bluff Wall, which offer numerous ravines and sponge communities for ones' diving pleasure. Also accessible to divers is the Wilderness Wall, a massive wide coral pinnacle that is often surrounded by Nassau grouper, stingrays, and turtles. The most popular dive site in Cayman Brac is the M.V. Capt. Keith Tibbetts, a Russian destroyer that was intentionally sunk as a dive site in September 1996. The destroyer is surrounded by a healthy coral reef. Divers should expect to see schools of Horse-eye jacks and tons of garden eels. Overall, the diving experience in Cayman Brac can be as simple, or as elaborate as one wishes to make it.