Cayman Islands shore diving provides easy affordable access to beauty beyond words...

Grand Cayman shore diving provides easy affordable access to spectacular reefs, elaborate rock formations and enthralling shipwrecks. Even many of the Cayman Islands spectacular walls are accessible as a Cayman shore dive for intermediate to advanced divers and experienced swimmers in good health.

Turtle Reef at the Cracked Conch is one Cayman shore dive you do not want to miss! Their large sturdy entry and exit ladder make shore dives a breeze as you descend into a shallow cove perfectly suited for pre shore dive checks. SCUBA Dive Magazine rated this area, more broadly referred to as Cayman’s Northwest Point as the number one dive site in the world as recently as 2008. For as little as $10 with the Activity Guide coupon, anyone can easily shore dive this unsurpassed dive site in a matter of minutes.

Usually, you need look no further than the beach directly adjacent to your hotel to shore dive and observe colorful fish and interesting reef formations. Look for darker areas of the water, which usually denote reef structures below that will make for more interesting shore diving.

Shore diving at Eden Rock and Devil’s Grotto provides a vast array of tunnels and caverns at depths of 40-60ft., frequently occupied by tarpon and silverside. The wreck of the Cali is a perfect shore dive for beginners, situated close to shore in 15-30ft of clear water. Smith Cove provides easy beach access to shore dive a stunning 40-60ft reef that leads directly to the wall.

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Shore diving in Grand Cayman can be an extremely rewarding activity. For the cost of a tank rental—averaging US12, you can explore the nearshore reefs, caverns, caves and chutes; populated by a myriad of sea life; hundreds of species of coral; and thousands of species of fish.

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