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Little Cayman

Little Cayman, off the coast of Cayman Brac, holds a special spot for us, especially when the conditions line up. Dropping in, you hit the top of the reef around 10-12 metres, a real sun-drenched plateau before the wall starts its gentle slope down to 22 metres. We love that golden hour light bouncing off the Boulder Brain Coral and the sprawling Lettuce Coral. Look closely in the nooks and crannies – we’ve spotted tiny Pearl Blennies popping their heads out, and the Concentric Ervilias often seem to carpet sections of the sandier patches. It’s not just the little stuff. Schools of Bluestriped Grunt and French Grunt drift lazily, sometimes parting for a lone Great Barracuda to glide through. We usually see a few turtles here too, often munching on the turtlegrass in the shallows. The visibility is usually excellent, letting you appreciate the scale of the wall without feeling rushed. It’s a comfortable dive, perfect for photographers who want time to compose shots, or anyone just wanting to unwind and absorb the quiet hum of the reef. If you find yourself in Cayman Brac, it’s worth the short boat ride over.