Scuba Diving in Cayman Islands

Explore 104 dive sites and 17 dive centres in Cayman Islands. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Cayman Islands Diving at a Glance

3 dive regions, 104 dive sites, 17 dive centres, 360 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Cayman Islands

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Cayman Islands

The best months to dive in Cayman Islands are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 27.4°C, current 5.5 cm/s
  • February: Great, water 27°C, current 4.3 cm/s
  • March: Great, water 27.1°C, current 3.7 cm/s
  • April: Great, water 27.8°C, current 14.3 cm/s
  • May: Great, water 28.8°C, current 6.1 cm/s
  • June: Great, water 29.2°C, current 10.4 cm/s
  • July: Great, water 29.9°C, current 12 cm/s
  • August: Great, water 30.3°C, current 9.6 cm/s
  • September: Great, water 30.4°C, current 6.8 cm/s
  • October: Great, water 30°C, current 4 cm/s
  • November: Great, water 29°C, current 6.6 cm/s
  • December: Great, water 28°C, current 5.3 cm/s

Recommended Packing List for Cayman Islands

Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions