LILLY PALMAR (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Mary's Bay - East Point (Little Cayman)
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles and pufferfish - LILLY PALMAR (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cayman Brac's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
The *Lilly Palmar* might be listed as a wreck, but let’s be real, you’re not diving this one. It’s sitting right there on the north shore of Little Cayman, high and dry since 1975. We love a good shipwreck story, and this one has character. A 16-meter fishing boat, she just ran aground, plain and simple, crew safe, thankfully. So, while we can't tell you about the coral growth or the fish, we can tell you this: she’s a tangible piece of local history. You can walk right up to her, touch the rusted hull, imagine the waves that pushed her ashore. It's a fantastic photo op, especially at sunset, and a reminder of the sea’s power. If you’re visiting Little Cayman, it's worth a quick stop to see a true piece of maritime heritage – just don't pack your dive gear.
Typical LILLY PALMAR (POSSIBLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to LILLY PALMAR (POSSIBLY)
Dive shops near LILLY PALMAR (POSSIBLY)
Reef Divers II - Cayman Brac
Scuba Shack
Reef Divers
Little Cayman Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for LILLY PALMAR (POSSIBLY)
LILLY PALMAR (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for LILLY PALMAR (POSSIBLY), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (19.68, -79.9) (4km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 29.5–31.7°C
Current Speed
3.61 cm/s
Direction: SW (213.7°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.043 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.19 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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