Plongée à Cayman Islands — Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands offer a polished Caribbean diving experience with legendary sites like Stingray City — where you kneel on sand surrounded by friendly southern stingrays — and the purposely sunk USS Kittiwake wreck. Grand Cayman's walls drop dramatically into the deep blue just offshore, and Little Cayman's Bloody Bay Wall is considered one of the finest wall dives in the Caribbean. World-class infrastructure makes this ideal for families and new divers.

Score
80.3
Visibilité
24–46m
Température
26–29°C
Meilleurs mois
March, April, May
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Cayman Islands
Cayman IslandsCaribbean
80.3

SCORE

19.3133°N

-81.2546°E

The Cayman Islands offer a polished Caribbean diving experience with legendary sites like Stingray City — where you kneel on sand surrounded by friendly southern stingrays — and the purposely sunk USS Kittiwake wreck. Grand Cayman's walls drop dramatically into the deep blue just offshore, and Little Cayman's Bloody Bay Wall is considered one of the finest wall dives in the Caribbean. World-class infrastructure makes this ideal for families and new divers.

Stingray City and Pristine Caribbean Walls

Visibility24–46 m
Temperature26–29°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$140
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, June
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML75.0CH72.0VIS92.0SV88.0TMP88.0DA88.0OP90.0TS88.0GT88.0VAL52.0CRD58.0SP88.0

Marine Life

75.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
72
Megafauna Encounters
70
Reef Fish Abundance
78
Macro Life
72
Endemic Species
55
Marine Life Diversity
75.0
Coral & Reef Health
72.0
Visibility & Conditions
92.0
Dive Site Variety
88.0
Water Temperature
88.0
Depth & Access
88.0
Operator Quality
90.0
Topside Experience
88.0
Getting There
88.0
Value & Cost
52.0
Crowding
58.0
Social Proof
88.0

Dive Types

wallreefwreckshorenightstingray

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Seven Mile BeachStingray City sandbarGeorge Town duty-free shoppingCayman Turtle Centrerum distillery toursbioluminescent bay kayaking

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Cayman Islands National Museum
  • Pedro St. James National Historic Site
  • Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber5 km — Cayman Hyperbaric / George Town Hospital
Nearest Hospital5 km

Chamber on Grand Cayman; excellent private hospital; air ambulance to Miami if needed

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

Red Sail Sports

PADI

4.5
920 reviewsNITROX

Ocean Frontiers

PADI

4.8
580 reviewsNITROX

Divetech Grand Cayman

PADI

4.7
460 reviewsNITROX