On the website Adrift Abroad and under a section called Dive Blog Log Book this is what a posting on May 20^th 2013 says about Grand Cayman.

Strangely, the log seems to give an A-1 rating but the author (not named) only gives an “Overall Experience” of 6.5 out of 10 without saying why the rating is only just above average.

Log Book: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Location: Grand Cayman Island in the Cayman Islands

Grand Cayman is the largest of three islands in the Cayman Islands chain of the Caribbean Sea. Rising to only 60 feet above sea level it’s easy to assume that the sea bed is similarly flat, however ‘underwater’ Cayman is quite the opposite. Filled with ship wrecks, deep steep walls, corral reefs, interactive marine life, underwater statues, blow holes, beaches, and snorkeling sites, Grand Cayman is thee watersport mecca. The island will keep you entertained 365 days of the year – with their 365 dive sites that is!

Suggested Operators:

Stay and play at the inclusive resort Sunset House

Boat dive or visit Stingray City with Don Fosters

Live-aboard and visit all the islands with Cayman Aggressor

Experience technical diving with DiveTech

Logistics: Most major airlines fly directly into Owen Roberts International Airport on Grand Cayman.

Favourite Dive Sites:

USS Kittiwake Wreck – This ‘newer’ shipwreck is designated as a National Cayman Islands park and is actively managed by the Cayman Islands Tourism Board. Built in 1944 and sunk in 2011, the ship worked as a submarine rescue vessel which is fastly becoming a ‘can’t miss’ stop for divers and snorkelers.

Wreck sits at 64′ft on sandy bottom, rising to nearly the surface.

Great visibility and good for any skill level – a family event!

Fees associated – $8.00/diver and $4.00 per snorkeler.

Trinity Caves – This site flows through 3 coral canyons and chutes which come together onto a deep steep wall. Just south of the canyons there are also two swim through tunnels to entertain divers.  Trinity Caves was formed by coral plates overlapping and growing, then getting too heavy and falling over creating this amazing dive site.

Guide recommended so divers can see all of site – lots of area to cover and a very active dive.

Deep dive, canyons start at 60′ft and converge at 100′ft.

Intermediate dive skill needed.

Wreck of the Oro Verde – The wreck of the 131-foot Oro Verde, aka Green Gold, is a favourite dive on Cayman. Located just off of popular Seven Mile Beach, the wreck is assessable by boat only and sits in 50′ft of water. Sunk in 1980, the wreck has started to deteriorate spreading debris throughout the area attracting a large diversity of fish.

Great dive for all experience levels.

Typically has good visibility and a variable (low) current.

Good place for training dives.

Sting Ray City – I recommend a visit to Sting Ray City if you’re in Grand Cayman. The trip offers a unique opportunity to interact, touch, and feed friendly Southern Sting Rays in the open ocean. Once off the boat you stand on a sand bar in 3′ft of warm water and are immediately surrounded by two dozen sting rays that have been gathering in the area for decades. Snorkeling is provided nearby. Contact Don Fosters for info.

Unique Creature Sightings: Southern sting rays, spotted eagle rays, lion fish, large nassau groupers, french and queen Angelfish, yellowhead jawfish, large green moray eels, tarpon, and green sea turtles.

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Overall Experience: 6.5 out of 10

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For more information on the island of Grand Cayman.

To book a dive vacation contact Sunset House, Don Fosters, Cayman Aggressor, or DiveTech.

Find anything you want to know about diving Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman at their ultimate info site Dive Cayman!