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Babylon, Cayman

Babylon is a site we keep coming back to, and it’s always a good call, especially if you get it to yourselves. We love dropping onto that massive pinnacle, a proper natural skyscraper rising from the deep. You’ll feel the slight sway of the current as you descend, the water surprisingly warm for the depth, and then the reef just explodes with colour. Think huge barrel sponges and a riot of soft corals clinging to the walls, just thriving. The passage itself is a narrow canyon, almost like swimming through a secret garden, and you’ll often find us hovering, watching the schooling snapper and barracuda that glide through with an almost indifferent air. When the sun hits just right, those coral fingers in the shallows practically glow, with schools of fusiliers so thick they almost block the light. It’s a site for divers who appreciate dramatic topography and a lively reef, and we’d suggest going early to beat any crowds.