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Article #357: Scuba Diving On Grand Cayman

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Resting atop a submarine mountain of large population of tarpons at Tarpon
coral, the island of Grand Cayman offers Alley. These large, strange fish are
some truly distinctive scuba diving surprising friendly and will swim close
opportunities. Off the shore, the coral to you if you move slowly. Along the
walls that descend sharply into the coral wall, experienced divers can visit
Caribbean create some incredibly unique Eagle Ray Pass and the No Name Drop-Off
and challenging dives. Elsewhere around for a glimpse of sea turtles, exotic fish
the island, there are plenty of dives and dense coral reefs. While many dive
perfect for all ages and skill levels. tours only visit the South Wall when
Regardless of where you dive in Grand weather is poor off the western shore,
Cayman, however, you are sure to there are plenty of pleasant dives for
encounter an unparalleled variety of all skill levels in the shallow southern
underwater life. It also helps that the waters. At sites such as Japanese Gardens
warm waters off the coast often boast and Oriental Gardens, divers are promised
visibility exceeding 100 feet - a fact an up-close view of colorful coral and
sure to impress snorkelers, as well as sea creatures in calm water perfect for
scuba divers. With over 250 unique dive photography. Slightly further from shore,
sites in all, Grand Cayman stands as one these "gardens" sink into an intricate
of the most diverse dive destinations in maze of tunnels, arches and underwater
the Caribbean. Many of the most popular canyons. Adventurous divers will want to
dive sites on Grand Cayman are located visit the eastern shore of Grand Cayman.
off the western shore in an area known as Though there are only a few dive
the West Wall. Many of this area's dive operators offering tours of this area,
sites are located just a short boat ride you are unlikely to find more pristine
from the resorts lining Seven Mile Beach. coral reefs anywhere. Within the first
At sites such as Armchair Reef, Wildlife slope of reef, you will find a series of
Reef and Aquarium Reef, you will be able tunnels, underwater caves and arches.
to spot numerous species of underwater Sites in this area such as Grouper Grotto
creatures. Many of these reef dives are and Babylon are always teeming with fish,
suitable for novice divers and snorkelers sponges and sea turtles. Lastly, what
as well. As Grand Cayman is known for its would a Caribbean scuba diving trip be
wall diving, you will definitely want to without a few wreck dives? The Balboa, a
explore the deeper water of the western 375-foot cargo ship that sunk during a
shore. At the first steep drop-off of 60 storm in 1932, sits at a modest depth of
feet, you will find such sites as the 30 feet in Georgetown Harbor. Today, the
Eagle's Nest and the Orange Canyon - vessel is home to an assortment of the
named for its population of colorful Caribbean's most photogenic residents.
elephant ear sponges. Another fun The most popular wreck dive in Grand
challenge is Bonnie's Arch, a unique site Cayman is the Oro Verde, a coral-covered
boasting a coral archway wide enough to freighter resting in 60 feet of water off
swim through. All in all, there are more the shore from Seven Mile Beach.
than 50 distinct dive sites located in Additionally, Grand Cayman recently sank
the West Wall area of the island. Though five vessels in various locations for
the North Wall is on the windward side of both the enjoyment of divers and the
the island and features incredibly steep ongoing research of environmental
coral walls, one of the world's most scientists. There are over 40 experienced
famous shallow dive sites rests along the dive operators serving visitors to Grand
sandy beach. A good part of this Cayman, so finding a knowledgeable guide
popularity is owed to the fact that is a breeze. Even if you have never
Stingray City is a perfect site for experienced scuba diving, you can become
divers and snorkelers of all ages and certified in Grand Cayman and then test
skill levels. Once you are in the warm, your skills at some of the Caribbean's
clear water you will be able swim with best dive sites. Come to Grand Cayman and
families of gentle Southern Stingrays. you will see why the island is celebrated
With wingspans approaching four feet, by divers and snorkelers across the
many visitors find a great thrill in globe.
Stingray City while feeding and Justin Burch writes articles about travel
photographing these majestic animals. in Grand Cayman [ for the Marriott
Along the North Wall, you can also spot a Resorts.






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