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DIvE LITTLE CAYMAN Site nO: 341

Site name: mike’S mOuntain
Though world famous for walls that plunge to almost
incomprehensible depths, Little Cayman also offers
spectacular shallow reefs that host an amazingly
abundant and varied collection of marine life.

60 DIvE sITEs foR You To ExPLoRE
A true “hideaway” from the everyday, complete
with shimmering white sand beaches and swaying
palm trees, this idyllic laid-back island paradise has
become a mecca for divers everywhere thanks to
the copious amount of marine life, brightly hued
sponges and spectacular coral that abounds in its Site nO: 335
clear, bathtub-like turquoise waters. Site name: lea lea’S lOOkOut

REEfs & MARINE LIfE
Being off the beaten track has its advantages. Thanks
to only minimal dive traffic, the underwater citizens
of Little Cayman barely notice your presence,
making this dive destination the perfect spot for
underwater photography. Coral, fish, barracudas
and groupers are plentiful. Turtles, jacks and
parrotfish abound. And, in the evening, octopus
roam the reefs and squid dart about, lashing their
vibrant colours at the enthralled divers who have DIvE LITTLE CAYMAN
joined them. Site nO: 327
Site name: great wall eaSt
BLooDY BAY MARINE PARk’s WALL
Ask any diver who has experienced it and they will
tell you that the Bloody Bay Marine Park’s wall,
Little Cayman’s most famous attraction, offers the
finest drop-offs in the entire Caribbean and has
to be one of the most spectacular and varied dive
locations in the world.

Imagine a wall starting at only 18 ft. and then
plummeting to an astounding 6,000 ft., covered with
spectacular formations of yellow tubes, strawberry
and orange vase sponges, tangled masses of
scarlet rope sponges, and waving sea fans. As you
traverse the wall, eagle rays, barracudas, sharks and inSider dive tiP:
groupers join you. In a word, heaven. “Bloody Bay Marine Park offers
wonderful wall diving with large
critters like Reef Sharks and
Spotted Eagle Rays, however it is a good
idea to check the blade fire coral in the
shallows after the dive as you may find a
Caribbean Sea Spider or two!”
– Neil van Niekerk, Southern Cross Club

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